Guava

🍈 What Is Guava?
Guava is a tropical fruit with green or yellow skin and sweet, aromatic pink or white flesh filled with small edible seeds. Naturally rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, guava is commonly enjoyed fresh, in juices, jams, and as a flavorful addition to desserts.

🤔 Why Might a Sensitivity to Guava Occur?

A sensitivity to guava may be associated with:

• Fructose: Guava contains natural fruit sugars that may be difficult to digest for those with fructose malabsorption.

• Seeds: The small, firm seeds may irritate sensitive digestive systems.

• Histamines: Guava can contribute to histamine activity, which may affect individuals with histamine sensitivity.

🛠️ Supportive Lifestyle Choices

• Avoid guava and guava-containing foods for 8 weeks.

• Slowly reintroduce afterward to assess changes in tolerance.

• Track symptoms during elimination and reintroduction to identify patterns.

💊 Supportive General Supplements

• Digestive enzymes: Support the breakdown of fructose and plant compounds.

• Probiotics: Help maintain gut balance and overall digestive wellness.

• DAO enzyme (Diamine Oxidase): May provide general support for individuals sensitive to histamines.

🌟 Why Might I React to Guava but Not Other Fruits?

Possible explanations include:

• Fructose concentration: Guava contains more natural sugars than many low-fructose fruits like berries.

• Seed density: The firm seeds in guava may be more irritating than the soft or absent seeds in fruits like bananas.

• Histamine activity: Guava may stimulate histamine responses more than other fruits.

🍽️ Popular Uses for Guava

• Guava juice

• Guava jams and preserves

• Fresh guava slices

• Guava pastries and desserts

🍽️ Alternatives (if tolerated)

• Papaya

• Mango

• Pineapple

• Melon