Guavas
Hailing from Central America, guavas are tropical fruits with an abundance of vitamin C and many other essential vitamins and nutrients. The interesting thing about guavas compared to fruits like oranges is it also contains zinc, which helps in the production of collagen. When paired with vitamin C’s ability to produce pro-collagen, it makes guava into an optimal food choice for anyone interested in collagen-rich fruits.
That said, guava is not only known for its ability to help produce collagen for the body. For example, the guava leaf extract has the capacity to improve and regulate the body’s blood sugar levels. Guava leaves can be used in tea, which is known to lower blood sugar levels after meals. The fruit itself is an excellent source of fiber, while the leaf extract is also known to improve the painful symptoms of menstruation.
Similar to many fruits, guava can help in weight loss as a source of fiber, and helps boost the immune system due to its significant amount of vitamin C — even when compared to other vitamin C rich fruits. Whenever possible, guava is one of the better choices of collagen-rich foods.
