Growing up one of my favorite fruits was the guava. The fruit is native to South America and other tropical areas and can be found in different forms. This superfood is popular in our native Latino countries and little did we know it's great for weight loss and staying healthy!
So what traits does the guava hold that makes it a fat burner and a good nutritional supplement?
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If you've ever tasted guava you've probably had it in the form of a juice, jam, jelly, paste, or the actual fruit. The sweet fruit can be hard to find in some parts of the world, but we know that with its delicious flavor, we don't mind searching high and low for it.
In fact, it has so many health and weight loss benefits that we wish it was available year round! Check out the reasons you SHOULD be eating the guava fruit right now.
It's high in potassium: Eat guava to increase your potassium intake which means you'll increase your muscle mass and burn more fat. One guava contains 688 milligrams of potassium, that's 63 percent more than a banana.
It prevents sugar absorption: One of the great weight loss benefits of the guava is the fact that it can slow down the absorption of sugar in the blood. This also makes it an ideal fruit for diabetics.
It eases fertility problems: The folate in the fruit promotes fertility and helps women who have issues in this department.
It's high in fiber: The fruit contains nine grams of fiber which makes it an ideal weight loss fruit. It keeps you full and reduces the amount of saturated fat your body absorbs.
And it' sa miracle healer: Guava leaves contain some of the most potent healing qualities than you would expect. By boiling the leaves you can treat diarrhea, dysentery, dengue fever, skin rejuvenator, excessive vaginal discharge, and battles colds and mucus.
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