Guava Smoothie for Weight Loss

Ingredients:

1.  1/2 cup Guava peeled and chops 

2.  2 cups of ice cubes

3.  1 cup low-fat milk

Directions:

Combine all the Ingredients on the blender. 

Benefits:

Weight Loss

Want to shed a few pounds? Guava is just the ticket. Without compromising your intake of proteins, vitamins, and fiber, guava helps you lose weight by regulating your metabolism. It’s a win-win! Guava makes for a very filling snack and satisfies the appetite very easily. Guava, especially raw guava, also has far less sugar as compared to apples, oranges, grapes, and other fruits.

Treats Constipation:

It is one of the richest sources of dietary fiber in comparison to other fruits and just 1 guava fulfills about 12% of your daily recommended intake of fiber, which makes it extremely beneficial for your digestive health. Guava seeds, if the ingested whole or chewed, serve as excellent laxatives too, helping the formation of healthy bowel movements.

Improves Eyesight:

Due to the presence of Vitamin A, guava is well known as a booster for vision health. It can not only prevent degradation of eyesight but even improve eyesight. It can help slow down the appearance of cataracts and macular degeneration. Even though guavas are not as rich in Vitamin A as carrots, they are still a very good source of the nutrient.

 Guava during Pregnancy:

Guavas contain folic acid, or vitamin B-9, which is recommended for pregnant women since it can help in developing the baby’s nervous system and protect the newborn from neurological disorders.

 Beats Toothache:

Guava leaves have a potent anti-inflammatory action and a powerful antibacterial ability which fights infection and kills germs. Thus, consuming guava leaves works as a fantastic home remedy for a toothache. The juice of guava leaves has also been known to cure toothaches, swollen gums, and oral ulcers.

Stress-Buster:

The magnesium present in guavas helps to relax the muscles and nerves of the body. So after a hard workout or a long day at the office, a guava is certainly what you need to relax your muscles, combat stress and give your system a good energy boost.

 Good for Your Brain:

“Guavas contain vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, also known as niacin and pyridoxine respectively, which help in improving blood circulation to the brain, stimulating cognitive function and relaxing the nerves”.

Weight Loss:

Want to shed a few pounds? Guava is just the ticket. Without compromising your intake of proteins, vitamins, and fiber, guava helps you lose weight by regulating your metabolism. It’s a win-win! Guava makes for a very filling snack and satisfies the appetite very easily. Guava, especially raw guava, also has far less sugar as compared to apples, oranges, grapes, and other fruits.

 A cough and Cold:

Guava has one of the highest quantities of vitamin-C and iron among fruits, and both are proven to be preventive against cold and viral infections. The juice of raw and immature guavas or a decoction of guava-leaves is very helpful in relieving cough and cold since it helps get rid of mucus and disinfects the respiratory tract, throat, and lungs.

 Anti-aging Properties:

Guavas are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and antioxidants like carotene and lycopene which help protect the skin from wrinkles. A guava a day keeps fine lines away!

Improves Complexion:

Guava helps regain the skin’s radiance and freshness. Reap the benefits by preparing a DIY scrub at home: All you have to do is mash some guava flesh with an egg yolk and apply it on your face. Rinse off after 20 minutes with warm water. When used once or twice a week, this scrub will remove dead cells from your skin and lighten your complexion. Guavas are also a great source of Vitamin K, which helps get rid of skin discoloration, dark circles, redness, and acne irritation.

Improves Texture:

Guavas rank high in astringent properties, guava leaves, and unripe guavas even higher. Guava helps tone up and tightens the facial muscles, so apply a decoction of the leaves and fruit on your skin.

(Base on my Internet Research)