Oranges and other citric fruits are known for having high amount of Vitamin C but there is one fruit that can overwhelm citric fruits' Vitamin C content and that is Guava.
It is true that guava has higher amount than any citric fruits because it contains two to three times more Vitamin C compared with oranges, One guava may contain 160 - 190 milligrams of Vitamin C while orange may contain 65-75 milligrams.
Having large amounts of Vitamin C, eating guava regularly may prevent people from having oxidative stress and other sicknesses. Since Vitamin C can improve immune system and fights off infectious diseases, you will have lesser worries of acquiring influenza.
Guava fruit is not only a good source of Vitamin C. It is also a good source of lycopene -fights off cancer, potassium - necessary for heart, kidneys and other organs to work properly, beta carotene - boost immune system, soluble fiber - helps relieve constipation.
With the given benefits of eating guava regularly, you might buy guava once in a while for your own health benefits. Prepare guava fruits in anyway way you want since guava is being used in some culinary practices in the world.
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