Nainital. People adopt all kinds of measures to stay healthy in this busy life. Some sweat for hours in the gym, while others keep their diet balanced. When it comes to diet, you must have often heard all kinds of things about apples that eating an apple every day will keep diseases away, but do you know that guava is a fruit that is much more beneficial than apples. This fruit is more nutritious than it tastes delicious. Guava contains more nutrients than apples. Rich in vitamin C and minerals, guava cures many diseases. A good amount of vitamin C is found in guava, which strengthens immunity. Eating guava also provides vitamin A and vitamin B. Apart from this, antioxidants like iron, phosphorus and lycopene are also found in guava.
Dr Lalit Tiwari, Professor of Botany Department of DSB College, Nainital, Uttarakhand, tells Local 18 that although the taste of guava is not better than that of apple, it is much better than apple. Guava has high amount of Vitamin A, due to which it gives healthy skin. Also, it is a panacea for curing many diseases.
More iron, magnesium, protein and fiber than apples
Professor Tiwari says that guava has 2.17 times more iron than apple, which also helps in making RBC in the body. Apart from this, guava also has 4.4 times more magnesium than apple, which strengthens muscles and bones. Guava also has 9.81 times more protein than apple, which strengthens the digestive system and gives energy to the body. Apart from this, guava also has 3.4 times more fiber than apple, which gives energy to the body.
Guava is a good source of vitamins
He said that guava contains abundant amounts of vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and E, which maintain energy in the body and also keep the brain healthy. Apart from this, nutrients like calcium, potassium, copper, zinc etc. are found in guava, which are beneficial in diabetes and stomach related diseases.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : August 16, 2024, 11:34 IST
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