The Benefits of Drinking Guava Juice: A Comprehensive Guide

August 23, 2023 Globalinfo247

Guava juice is a very healthy and medicinal juice and can serve as a natural substitute for synthetic drugs for curing certain kinds of diseases. It is also an easy way to get some nutrition while staying cool in the blazing summer heat especially here in the northen part of Nigeria where sun ‘heat’ is the norm.

However, guava juice is a great source of vitamin C and helps you stay hydrated. Although, there are other natural fruit juice that may give better nutrients.

For instance, orange juice can greatly provide some of the nutrients and benefits that one can get from drinking guava juice, Oranges and guavas are comparable in vitamin C content.

Guava is wonderful for your digestive system and functions as a natural laxative, due to its high fiber content. Making guava juice at home is preferable to purchasing those juices from the store that are flavored and sweetened artificially. However, aside pointing out the health benefits of guava juice we’ll also be showing you how to make guava juice at home.

How To Make Guava Juice At Home

In this DIY section, we’ll be sharing briefly but quite detailed how to make orange juice at home.

Recipe/Ingredients

Fresh peeled and chopped quava: 1 Cup ( 165 gms)
Sugar: 1 teaspoon
Cold water : ½ cup ( 120 ml)
Ice cubes
Mint leaves: 2-3 leaves

There are other delicious recipes out there but for the sake of this article, we’ll using the recipe given above.

Step 1: Before we start preparing our guava juice, make sure your ingredients are in place. If you’re unsure about where to get the ingredients you can check the nearest supermarket close to you. After getting your ingredients, take your fresh guava fruit and peel/chop it into small chunks and put the chunks of guava in a cup or bowl.

Step 2: After cutting your guava into chunks, bring in your electric blender and turn the chopped guava inside, add some water and sugar and blend for some seconds or until it becomes smooth. But be careful not to overdo it so that the seeds don’t become to hard to strain out.

Step 3: After blending your guava fruit, turn the juice into a cup or bowl and strain out the seeds using either a filter or filtering material at home.

Step 4: And lastly, add some ice cubes and mint leaves on top of your fresh guava juice. Yay! Your fresh and yummy Guava Juice is ready. Yummy right?!

Health Benefits Of Guava Fruit Juice

What a journey!! Now that we’ve gotten to know how to make fresh and delicious guava fruit juice at home, it is high time you know some of the health benefits that this amazing juice has to offer. However, as we mentioned guava juice can be a natural substitute for synthetic drugs for curing certain kinds of diseases/illness.

Let’s delve into some of the reasons why guava juice is considered a healthy choice and how it can serve as a refreshing alternative during hot weather:

1. Great Source Of Vitamin C

Guava juice is a great source of Vitamin C which helps one fight against high blood pressure. Guava as a standalone fruit is in itself very medicinal and of course delicious.

I could remember 10years ago I and my friends would go to peoples farm to get guava at some point we had to sneak inside the farm just so we can taste the fruit, just because of it’s delicious tastes. However, I never knew the potentials and benefits of the fruit until a year ago, when I was told it could relieve high blood pressure.

Guava is also said to contain antioxidants capable of reducing the risks of heart diseases and also fights against chronic diseases.

2. Aids Weight Loss

Guava is one of the fruits that may be recommend for people wanting to lose weight. As it is extremely low in calorie and also rich in minerals and abundant in vitamins.

However, guava can be a natural substitute and also supplement for a good and healthy diet. You can also add it to your breakfast, dinner or lunch without even increasing your calorie by an inch.

3. Helps Improve Immunity

One of the apex benefits that you stand to get from this amazing fruit is it strengthens your immunity, giving your body the power to resist and fight sickness and Infections.

It helps decrease the duration of cold and cough. According to studies on vitamin c, the supplement was administered to patients on a daily basis agreement and within a month it helped decreased disease caused by cold and also cough. However, guava is a very good source because of vitamin c and a good way to get the supplement while enjoying the tasty delicious fruit.

4. Helps In Treating Diarrhea

Adding guava juice to your diet can not only provide you with vitamin c or Improve your immunity but also can aid your digestive system as it is abundant in fibres.

It can also help in treating and reducing symptoms of dysentery and other digestive disorders.

While guava juice offers numerous advantages, it’s important to maintain a balanced diet and enjoy it in moderation. Incorporating a variety of fruits and vegetables into your diet ensures that you’re receiving a wide range of nutrients.

In conclusion, guava juice stands as a delicious and healthful beverage choice, particularly in regions with hot climates like northern Nigeria. Its abundance of nutrients, potential medicinal properties, and cooling effect make it a natural remedy for beating the heat and promoting overall well-being.