Guava is a fruit that is the fruit of a small evergreen tree belonging to the myrtle family. The name of this well-tolerated drought plant in translation from Thai means "foreigner". The guava fruit (photo you see below) has a pear-shaped or round shape. His skin is thin, with a green, reddish or bright yellow color. The fruit of trees of cultivated varieties can have a mass of from seventy to one hundred and sixty grams.
Guava hails from Central and South America. It was first discovered by the Spanish discoverers in Colombia and Peru, and after that it was distributed practically throughout the entire zone of tropical and subtropical climate. At present, the guava, in addition to its homeland, can be found in Asia and Africa.
Guava is a fruit whose poems were written by the ancient Peruvian poets about the aroma and taste. Recipes that were discovered during excavations in the ancient cities of Central America and Mexico, indicate that this exotic fruit for us was widely used in cooking in the distant past. Guava is a fruit that was consumed in large quantities by the Aztecs and ancient Incas.
In addition to a pleasant taste, the exotic fruit has many useful properties. Guava is a fruit whose red or pink pulp is capable of exerting antimicrobial and bactericidal, astringent and antispasmodic effects on the human body. It contains vitamin C. Moreover, in terms of the amount of this component, guava is superior to citrus fruits. Juice obtained from an exotic fruit perfectly strengthens the immune system and serves as an excellent preventive measure to prevent colds.
Guava is a fruit whose allergic reaction, unlike oranges, is a rarity. That is why when drawing up the menu for the child, it is recommended to pay attention to this fruit. Doctors and nutritionists recommend consuming guava and expectant mothers. This
exotic fruit will perfectly restore strength, without any unwanted side effects. To make friends with this fruit is recommended for all women.
Sliced fruits in a vase are able to absorb unpleasant odors in the room and bring tropical flavors. A glass of juice squeezed from an exotic fruit, drunk in the morning, will help relieve the painful sensations that accompany women on critical days.
The guava contains a lot of fiber, fats, proteins, iron, calcium, phosphorus and B vitamins. Residents of Brazil use this fruit to eliminate diarrhea, and Panamanians use it to treat asthma, pneumonia, inflammatory processes in the throat and bronchitis. On the islands of the West Indies, guava is a popular remedy for seizures and epilepsy. Filipinos use it as a fruit that can strengthen the heart muscle, and the Israelis include this fruit in their diet as a healthy and very tasty treat.
How to eat guava? You can eat fruit with seeds, if it is more convenient, then in a cut form. In the case when the fruits are ripe, you can eat them directly with the skin. It is a bit bitter, but very useful. It is recommended to use a thin peel of the fetus to stimulate the digestive function of the digestive tract, improve heart function and bring blood pressure to normal.
The use of guava for cooking is very diverse. It is limited only by the imagination of the cook. The fruit is used for baking and making juices, jellies, marmalade and milkshakes. Well, and, of course, ripe fruits, which are pleasant and useful for humans, are very popular.