🟢 Guava
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PureHealthness Editorial Team · Health writers & reviewers
📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
| Botanical family | Myrtaceae (myrtle family — with clove, eucalyptus) |
|---|---|
| Season | Tropical, year-round |
| Best for | Immunity — the vitamin C king (4× an orange!); Fever & infection recovery; Digestion (rich in fibre, seeds included); Blood sugar (low GI, high fibre); Skin (vitamin C for collagen) |
💊 Vitamins & nutrients (with sources)
- Vitamin C — 1 fruit ≈ 126mg (140% of daily need!)
- Fibre — 1 fruit ≈ 3g
- Folate + vitamin A
- Potassium, copper, manganese
🧭 Best used for
- Immunity — the vitamin C king (4× an orange!)
- Fever & infection recovery
- Digestion (rich in fibre, seeds included)
- Blood sugar (low GI, high fibre)
- Skin (vitamin C for collagen)
🏷️ Appears in the guides for
Fever & Infection guide · Constipation guide · Immunity & Colds guide · Diabetes-friendly guide · Pregnancy guide
🤰 Pregnancy note: Superb: C + folate + fibre with low GI. Eat the flesh, chew the soft seeds or skip them; wash well.
⚠️ Safety: Very ripe guava is sweet — portion control if diabetic. Seeds are edible but can be hard on dentures.
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