Guava Health Benefits

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• Health Benefits of Guava During Pregnancy

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Health Benefits of Guava During Pregnancy
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Health Benefits of Guava During Pregnancy

• Pregnancy, in women, is one of the most precious
  phases of their life.
• Bearing a new life within is one of the most
  beautiful experiences for them.
• You take care of yourself and the unborn baby,
  deciding specially what to eat and what not.
• There are some fruits that are a no no during
  pregnancy, like raw papaya.
• But there are fruits that give you maximum
  nourishment during this phase.
• One of them is Guava. Health Benefits of Guava
  During Pregnancy
• This green/yellow fruit with a white or red pulp
  inside with lots of seeds is a treasure trove of
  nutrition and having it regularly during
  pregnancy has lots of health benefits.

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Health Benefits of Guava During Pregnancy

• The nutrition rich Guava when consumed regularly
  by expectant mothers helps in,
• Immunity The green skin of guava is a rich
  source of Vitamin C, which provides immunity to
  both the mother and the unborn baby.
• 2. Digestion Rich in fiber, regular guava
  consumption helps digestion and relieves
  constipation, which is common in expectant
  mothers.
• 3. Babys nervous system Folic acid (Vitamin
  B9) in guava nourishes the brain and nervous
  system of the growing fetus. Guava is rich in
  vitamin B 9 and thus makes it a super fruit that
  mum to bes can safely consume.
• 4. Eyesight Vitamin A in the fruit not only
  improves mothers eyesight, but also the babys.
  Eating guavas during pregnancy is said to improve
  your childs vision.

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Health Benefits of Guava During Pregnancy

• 5. Reduces chances of Diabetes and Hypertension
  Guava regulates blood sugar level and also
  controls the blood pressure, thus preventing
  gestational diabetes and hypertension during
  pregnancy. It also controls levels of blood
  cholesterol.
• 6. Oral Health Due to the high level of
  Vitamin C guava prevents toothache, bleeding gums
  and mouth ulcers. Pregnant women must take care
  of their dental health as tooth filling is
  abstained from, during pregnancy.
• 7. Glowing skin A good source of vitamin E and
  anti-oxidants, guava makes the skin healthy and
  glowing. Even on a day that you are tired you
  will look fresh and vibrant! Whats more? The
  anti-oxidants fight the damage caused by free
  radicals on the skin!

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Health Benefits of Guava During Pregnancy

• Precautions
• Guava should be consumed in moderation as
  excess intake may lead to diarrhea. Eat no more
  than 2 or 3 slices a day, and that will give your
  body the nutrients the fruit is rich in.
• Ripe fruits are recommended as raw and hard
  guava may lead to toothache. You can allow for
  the fruit to ripen a little and sprinkle a bit of
  salt and chilli powder and eat! It will be softer
  and just as delish as the raw ones!

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Health Benefits of Guava During Pregnancy

• The biggest benefit of guava is its high content
  of Vitamin C. One ripe guava contains about 16
  milligram of Vitamin C, which is more than the
  daily supplement of an adult man or woman.
• Guava is best eaten raw. It can also be added to
  vegetable and fruit salads. Guava juice is very
  tasty, but lacks in fiber found in the whole
  fruit.
• Guava jam and jelly is available in the market,
  but health wise, especially for expecting
  mothers, guava fruit eaten as it is, is the best
  option as the nutrition level is at its maximum.
• The above are the Health Benefits of Guava During
  Pregnancy

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