Winter is almost here. With the temperature falling, it is important to maintain a healthy diet. Eating healthy according to the season can help you stay fit. Every season offers different fruits and vegetables. Eating seasonal fruits can offer your essential nutrients and help you stay fit. Guava is commonly available during the winter season. This fruit is loaded with several health benefits. Guava leaves are also loaded with certain health benefits.

Here are some reasons why you should eat guava.

1. Manage Diabetes:

Both guava and guava leaves can help you manage blood sugar levels. According to studies, guava leaves can help reduce blood sugar levels. It has a lot of fibre which helps in diabetes management.

2.   Lowers Blood Pressure

If you have high blood pressure, there is high risk of heart disease. Guava has potassium and fibre which helps in reducing the blood pressure.

3.    Helps in Weight Loss and Digestion

Guavas are loaded with fibre. High fibre content improves digestion and bowel movements. It can help reduce constipation. Foods high in fibre keep you full for longer and make you consume fewer calories which helps in losing weight.

4. Boosts Immunity:

Vitamin C plays an important role in boosting (improving) immunity. Guava contains a good amount of vitamin C hence it makes the immune system healthier.

5. Beneficial for skin

Guava contains antioxidants that can protect your skin against ageing. Vitamin C is also important in maintaining and boosting overall skin health.

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