Guabiroba, also known as gabiroba or guabiroba-do-campo, is a fruit with a sweet and mild flavor, from the same family as guava, and is found mainly in Goiás, being known for its effects in reducing cholesterol.
These benefits come mainly because guabiroba is rich in fiber and has few calories, which helps to control blood sugar and cholesterol. In addition, this fruit brings benefits such as:
- Combat constipation and diarrhea, as it is rich in fiber and water; Prevent anemia, because it contains iron; Prevent diseases such as flu, atherosclerosis and cancer, as it is rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin C and phenolic compounds; Increase the disposition and production of energy in the body, as it contains B vitamins; Prevent osteoporosis, as it is rich in calcium; Help to lose weight, by giving more satiety due to its water and fiber content.
In folk medicine, guabiroba also helps to reduce the symptoms of urinary tract infection and bladder problems, in addition to fighting diarrhea.
Guabiroba Tea for Urinary Infection
Guabiroba tea is widely used to fight urinary and bladder infections, and is made in the proportion of 30 g of leaves and peels of the fruit for every 500 ml of water. Put the water to a boil, turn off the heat and add the leaves and peels, drowning the pan for about 10 minutes.
Tea should be taken without adding sugar, and the recommendation is 2 cups a day. See other teas that also fight urinary tract infection.
Nutritional information
The following table provides the 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 |
Guabiroba can be consumed fresh or in the form of juices, vitamins and added to recipes such as ice cream and desserts.
