Guabiroba, also known as gabiroba or guabiroba-do-campo, is a fruit with a sweet and mild flavor, from the same guava family, and is found mainly in Goiás, being known for its cholesterol-lowering effects.
This benefit comes mainly because guabiroba is high in fiber and has few calories, which helps control blood sugar and cholesterol. In addition, this fruit brings benefits such as:
- Combat constipation and diarrhea, being rich in fiber and water;
- Prevent anemia by containing iron;
- Prevent diseases like influenza, atherosclerosis and cancer, by being rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C and phenolic compounds;
- To increase the disposition and the production of energy in the organism, since it contains vitamins of the complex B;
- Prevent osteoporosis, because it is rich in calcium;
- Help to lose weight, by giving more satiety due to its water content and fibers.
In folk medicine, guabiroba also helps reduce symptoms of urinary tract infection and bladder problems, as well as fighting diarrhea.
Guabiroba Tea for Urinary Tract Infection
Guabiroba tea is widely used to combat urinary and bladder infections, and is made in the proportion of 30 g of leaves and fruit peels for every 500 ml of water. You should put the water to a boil, turn off the heat and add the leaves and peels, smothering the pan for about 10 minutes.
One should drink the tea without adding sugar, and the recommendation is of 2 cups per day. See other teas that also fight urinary tract infection.
Nutritional information
The following table shows nutritional information for 1 guabiroba, which weighs about 200 g.
| Nutrient | 1 guabiroba (200g) |
| Energy | 121 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26.4 g |
| Fat | 1.9 g |
| Fibers | 1.5 g |
| Iron | 6 mg |
| Calcium | 72 mg |
| Vit. B3 (Niacin) | 0.95 mg |
| Vitamin C | 62 mg |
The guabiroba can be consumed fresh or in the form of juices, vitamins and added in recipes like ice cream and desserts.
