Feijoa fruit | Pineapple Guava | Guavasteen | Nutrition facts Health Benefits

Feijoa fruit or Pineapple Guava has many health benefits including ability to prevent diabetes, heart diseases, alzheimer diseases, anemia and aid in weight loss, strengthen bones, protect the newborn babies, maintain blood pressure and also boost the immune system.

What Is Feijoa Fruit?

Feijoa fruit is also known as pineapple guava, guavasteen. It belongs to the family of Myrtaceae and its scientific name is Acca sellowiana. It is native to the highlands of southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, Uruguay, northern Argentina, and Colombia. The colour of the fruit is  green and  has a sweet aromatic flavor but there is also a tinge of strawberry flavor to it. This fruit is oval in shape and roughly the size of plum or avocado. Its texture is rough and closely related guava. It has a thick, white, granular, watery flesh and  translucent central pulp enclosing the seeds. Its flesh is sweet and also of somewhat tart taste. Delicious Feijoa fruit is used in cakes, muffins, desserts, salsas, sauces, jams, jellies and curries. Commercial products include chocolate, tea, cereal, wine, vodka, preserves, sweets and cosmetic items.

Nutrition Facts Of Feijoa Fruit:

Feijoa fruit is packed with vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, antioxidants. We give hereunder the nutrition value per 100 grams (3.5 Oz), percentage of RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance):

Vitamins:

Thiamine (B1)                       (1% of RDA) 0.006 mg

Riboflavin (B2)                      (2% of RDA) 0.018 mg

Niacin (B3)                             (2% of RDA) 0.295 mg

Pantothenic acid (B5)           (5% of RDA) 0.233 mg

Vitamin B6                             (5% of RDA) 0.067 mg

Folate (B9)                             (6% of RDA) 23 μg

Vitamin C                                (40% of RDA) 32.9 mg

Vitamin E                                (1% of RDA) 0.16 mg

Vitamin K                               (3% of RDA) 3.5 μg

Minerals:

Calcium                                   (2% of RDA) 17 mg

Iron                                         (1% of RDA) 0.14 mg

Magnesium                            (3% of RDA) 9 mg

Manganese                             (4% of RDA) 0.084 mg

Phosphorus                           (3% of RDA) 19 mg

Potassium                              (4% of RDA) 172 mg

Sodium                                   (0% of RDA) 3 mg

Zinc                                         (1% of RDA) 0.06 mg

Energy:                                  

230 kJ (55 kcal)

Carbohydrates:

12.92 g

Sugars:           

8.2 g

Dietary fiber:           

6.4 g

Fat:

0.6 g

Protein:

0.98 g

Health Benefits Of Feijoa Fruit:

1. Strengthens Bones:

Feijoa fruit is rich in minerals including manganese, copper, iron, calcium and potassium, which boost the bone mineral density and is also helpful to prevent the osteoporosis and arthritis. This occurs in older people due to loss in bone density. You can read our previous post on Arthritis Disease Detailed Information to know more about Arthritis problems and prevention tips.

2. Prevents The Diabetes:

Due to its low level of calories and carbohydrates, Feijoa fruit is helpful in regulating blood sugar levels, the production and release of insulin in the body. Read full article on Diabetes Types Prevention Control Treatment Home Remedy

3. Aids In Weight Loss:

This fruit has low calorific value and has low carbohydrates, huge amount of dietary fiber. This keeps the stomach full and prevents the hunger spikes and thus helps in healthy weight loss.

4. Good For The Brain:

Potassium, folate and vitamin B6 are present in the feijoa fruit. Folate helps in improving the brain health and prevents the Alzheimer diseases and dementia. Potassium helps to improve blood circulation to the brain.

5. Good For Healthy Heart:

Bad cholesterol is the main reason for heart diseases. Feijoa contains  potassium, vitamin C, and B6 which help to reduce the bad cholesterol and maintain good cholesterol. Thus Feijoa fruit is good for healthy heart.

6. Good For Pregnant Women:

Feijoa fruit contain folic acid and it helps in preventing the birth defects. It protects the newborn from neurological disorders and stomach related disorders. So daily consumption of feijoa fruit in moderate quantities is recommended during pregnancy.

7. Good For Thyroid Gland:

Good amount of iodine present in fiijoa fruit which helps in normal functioning of Thyroid Gland.

8. Improves The Immunity:

Feijoa fruit is rich in vitamin C, which helps to fight the body from infections like cold and cough, thus it gives boost to the immunity system. So regular consumption of it gives your immune system a much-needed boost.

9. Prevents Anemia:

Blood may not sometimes have enough healthy red blood cells, a deficiency called  anemia. Feijoa fruit prevents the occurrence of anemia because it contains good amount of iron which helps to increase in formation of red blood cells.

10. Helps To Maintain The Blood Pressure:

Feijoa fruit contains high amount of potassium, which keeps the blood pressure under control by balancing the effects of sodium in our system and helps in normal functioning of the heart. 

Read and Understand:

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