Weight Loss Through Guava
There are many people who constantly worry about the calorie intake and follow a crash diet as following this eating habit for a longer period would often tends to wreak havoc on health. Therefore, it is always good to choose to lose those extra kilos in a healthy way by including fresh and seasonal fruits and veggies. For instance, include guava in the diet plan!
Yes, Guava not only tastes amazing, but has lots of benefits too. In case you still are not aware about the benefits of this magical fruit, we have listed them for you here. Check them out!
- Less sugar: Guavas, especially the ones that aren’t fully ripe, have far less sugar as compared to apples, oranges, grapes, and other fruits.
- Contains protein and fibre: It is packed with proteins and good quality fibre. And both protein and fibre delays digestion which, helps in inducing the feeling of fullness and naturally refrains one from bingeing into other high fattening foods. Thus, makes way for effective and natural weight loss.
- Regulates metabolism: It helps in regulating metabolism, that too without compromising with the intake of proteins, vitamins, and fibre.
- Enhances digestion: Guava eaten or consumed in any form, aids better bowel movement and enhances healthy digestion which, further helps in the weight loss process in a healthy way.
- Negative calorie: This crunchy green fruit is an illustrious member of the ‘negative calorie’ food i.e., guava burns more calories than it contains.
- Balances hormones: It is the best fruit for hormonal imbalances.
One must increase the intake of guavas to reap its maximum benefits. Therefore, have them in smoothies, juices, and fruit salads with a dash of black salt and lemon, for the body to absorb its nutrients well.
Here are some interesting recipes to try using guavas to shed those extra pounds!
- Guava and Cottage Cheese Salad: Grab hold of some apples, guavas, and paneer, drizzle it with date, tamarind and jaggery dressing, to create an eclectic salad.
- Guava salad: Add guava, sugar, salt and black pepper powder and give it a good mix. Serve it in a bowl and enjoy.
- Strawberry and guava smoothie: Combine chunky guavas with the goodness of creamy strawberry to make a flavourful yet healthy smoothie.
- Guava Chutney: A sweet and tangy chutney made with the goodness of guavas, lemon, chillies, and ginger is a lip-smacking treat!
- Guava Thandai: Perfect beverage to load up on! Blend guava juice along with thandai mixture, milk and ice cubes.
- Guava curry: Cook the guava with spices such as cumin, coriander, asafoetida, chilli powder, aamchur, garam masala and turmeric along with tomatoes, curd along with a tang of lime, and it is perfectly ready to be served.
