Chewing this little fruit gives you 4 times more vitamin C than an orange!

Among exotic fruits, one specimen is so rich in vitamin C and fiber that it has every interest in being in your fruit basket. What is it?

Oranges, grapefruit, kiwis… These fruits rich in vitamin C often find their place at breakfast for a dynamic awakening. But there is a fruit, less common on our plates (and yet so fragrant!), which turns out to be a very interesting option.

A seeded fruit with exotic scents

This fruit is guava, which we often find in the form of juice, but which is also very good to consume for our health. When fully ripe, guava is very aromatic and offers a slightly sweet and tangy flavor similar to papaya, strawberry and pear.

“The inner flesh of the fruit is a cross between the texture of a ripe banana and that of a crunchy apple”explains Lauren Manaker, dietitian nutritionist with Well+Good media.

Four benefits provided by guava

In addition to its taste which evokes the sun and the tropics, guava is also a treasure trove of health benefits, as the expert recalls.

It is full of vitamin C. As a reminder, you get 53 milligrams of vitamin C in a 100 gram serving of orange. Meanwhile, an equivalent amount of guava contains 228 milligrams of vitamin C, or four times more!
It contains a lot of fiber. Guava is also packed with tons of intestinal fiber, essential for healthy digestion. “Guavas are a source of dietary fiber, aiding digestion and promoting regularity of stools”, explains Lauren Manaker. The soluble fiber in guava can also absorb fatty acids as they move through your gut, which can help lower cholesterol and keep your heart healthy.
It is rich in antioxidants like lycopene. “Some data suggests that the lycopene could help reduce the risk of certain cancers. Other data links lycopene consumption to a potential benefit for men trying to conceive., explains Lauren Manaker. Lycopene may also play a role in protecting the skin from sunburn and UV damage, and improving cardiovascular health.
It is richer in protein than other fruits. Don’t expect to bulk up from guava alone, but a 100-gram serving of the fruit contains 2.55 grams of protein. That’s more than avocados (two grams of protein per 100 grams), and bananas (one gram of protein per 100 grams).

Can you eat guava with its seeds?

The element that can, however, slow you down in your “desire” for guava, remains the presence of seeds, like the pomegranate. But for the nutritionist, this is a false problem:

“Yes, you can eat guava seeds. And honestly, we should all eat the whole fruit, including the seeds, because they have so many health benefits.” she says. “Rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, dietary fiber and antioxidants, these seeds contribute not only to the health benefits of the fruit, but also to guava’s unique texture,” she explains.

All that remains is to find the fruit and vegetable store that offers them.