Feijoa. Useful and medicinal properties

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My dear readers, today we will have a slightly exotic topic. To start, I just want to ask you: Have you heard of feijoa? Have you tried it? If not, then I strongly advise you to pay attention to it. I would like to humor just a little: if someone still did not know feijoa, life has passed or is passing by. Today I invite you to talk about this berry, we will talk about the beneficial and healing properties of feijoa and contraindications.

I first heard about feijoa when my daughter and I were treated in onco-hematology. The diagnosis was very serious. I have already written our story. And I remember so often the head nurse. She advised us to buy berries during the selling season and give them to our children. They delay the growth of cancer cells and are good for the blood, strengthen the body. Since then, I have always bought feijoas during the season. You can buy feijoas in a large supermarket, but I prefer to buy them in the market, where you can find fresher berries, and there is always more choice.

Smell and taste of feijoa

To me, this berry tastes like a mixture of kiwi, strawberry and pineapple flavors. Believe me, a very tasty berry, although it seems not very attractive, perhaps at first glance. The pulp is very juicy. Feel free to ask the seller to cut the fruit and show the pulp. There are so many subtleties here. If you see white flesh, then the fruit is immature. There is nothing good in it. If the flesh is brown, then this means that the fruit is no longer suitable for eating. The most mature feijoa fruit with a pulp of absolutely transparent color.

It is best eaten by scooping out the flesh with a spoon. I personally don't like skin. This is for an amateur. You can buy slightly unripe fruits and let them lie down at home for just a couple of days.

Feijoa. Compound. calories

The unusual appearance of tropical fruits hides a fragrant, delicate taste and many useful substances. The composition of tropical hearths includes:

• micro and macro elements: iodine, iron, manganese, zinc, silicon, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and calcium and others;
• vitamins - B3, B5, C, A, B1, B6, PP;
• acids - folic and malic;
• amino acids - arginine, asparagine, glutamine, tyrosine, alanine;
• pectin;
• tannins;
• essential oils;
• biologically active substances - tannin, leukoanthocin and kahetin;
• enzymes;

The nutritional value of 100 g of feijoa fruit is 1.24 g of protein, 0.78 g of fat, 10.63 g of carbohydrates.

Feijoa calories

Calorie content of 100 g of exotic fruits - 49 kcal per 100 grams of berries.

Feijoa. A photo

Here is what this berry looks like:

Feijoa. Useful and medicinal properties. Benefit and harm

Fruits have gained great popularity due to the content of highly concentrated organic iodine compounds. Therefore, feijoa is considered an ideal tool for the prevention of iodine deficiency. Doctors recommend tropical fruits to patients with thyroid diseases and knowledge workers. Together with the vitamin complex, iodine improves the functioning of the endocrine system and normalizes metabolism.

A significant content of pectins makes it possible to use feijoa fruits for the manufacture of marmalade and jelly. Pectin is a soluble fiber that reduces appetite and improves digestive processes.

Reduces cholesterol levels.

This berry is very useful for the heart.

Natural remedy for all hypertensive patients.

Purifies the blood, very useful for anemia.

The composition of the peel of exotic fruits includes tannins, which give a tart taste, and the biologically active substances leukoanthocin and kahetin are considered powerful antioxidants. The peel is almost never used for food, it can be easily separated from the pulp, then dried and added to tea.

Due to its vitamin composition, the fruit has an immunomodulatory effect, so it is recommended to eat feijoa during exacerbation of colds, in the postoperative period and after serious illnesses.

Many nutritionists advise including feijoa in your diet for unstable gastrointestinal tract, constipation, various diseases of the intestines, pancreas, liver, and stomach.

If it becomes possible to get feijoa leaves, I advise you to dry them and prepare delicious tea in winter. The leaves contain a lot of essential oils with the aroma of myrtle.

The prepared infusion and decoction of feijoa fruits, bark and leaves has an antiseptic and disinfectant effect. It can be used in the treatment of inflammation of the kidneys, treat wounds, abrasions, cuts, rinse your mouth with periodontal disease,

Thanks to antioxidants, essential oils and other beneficial substances, feijoa actively affects pathogenic microorganisms and has a strong antibacterial and antifungal effect.

I want to draw your attention to the fact that the iodine content in fruits depends on the area where feijoa grows. In areas where the soil contains little iodine or in room conditions, the fruits are ineffective in preventing iodine deficiency.

Feijoa. Harm. Contraindications

We have learned the beneficial properties of feijoa, but I want to warn you that you should be attentive to your health and take into account all contraindications before eating feijoa.

If you come across unripe feijoas on the market, then it is better to let them lie next to bananas at room temperature for several days. This will speed up the ripening of the fruit and save you from digestive disorders, because an unripe tropical fruit can cause poisoning.

Feijoa should not be mixed with dairy products or washed down with milk so that there is no disruption of the gastrointestinal tract. The reason is that pectins, which are found in fruits, do not combine with milk.

You should consult with your doctor in advance if you have diabetes. A large amount of sugars can cause significant harm.

Feijoa berries can be consumed in small amounts by lactating and pregnant women. Consider whether iodine preparations were previously prescribed by doctors in order to exclude an overdose of iodine and poor health.

To prevent all the consequences, you can say one wise thing to everyone again: never "lean" on any products. And if you're trying something for the first time, always try a little bit. We are all different. And the reaction to even the simplest, most common and useful products for many people can be exactly individual.

The use of feijoa for medicinal purposes

The most useful recipe, in my opinion, which I cook myself and I strongly advise you to apply. This recipe, in my opinion, is universal, suitable for both adults and children. And I gave it to my daughter, and I always used it myself.

A universal recipe for using feijoa with health benefits

It is very easy to prepare it. Wash and dry fruits. Cut off the stems from the berries. I never take off the skin. And then use either a meat grinder or a blender. It turns out such a mass of pleasant emerald color. Add sugar to it. The nurse advised us to keep the proportions 1:1. But I often put less sugar. For 1 kg of berries, 600 grams of granulated sugar. You can add an orange, nuts here (it is especially good to add walnuts). Mix everything thoroughly. Put in a glass jar. Remove to refrigerator. Take a teaspoon 3 times a day.

If you are preparing such a recipe with an orange, it must be peeled and also chopped either in a meat grinder or in a blender.

I will talk more about feijoa recipes in a separate article. Here I will give only basic and brief recipes on how to use feijoa for health.

With stress, depression eat 5-6 fruits a day. Uplifting, tasty and healthy.

For prevention diseases of the cardiovascular system squeeze 1 tablespoon of juice and mix with ¼ cup of water. Drink once a day, anytime.

For treatment and prevention atherosclerosis prepare jam from feijoa and oranges.

Very good at vascular problems use my universal recipe. And here is another recipe. Blanch 0.5 kg. feijoa. Do not remove the peel from the fruit, then chop with a blender and add 1 kg. sugar until juice appears. Boil for 5-10 minutes, add juice from one orange and cook until tender. But when cooking jam, many useful substances are still destroyed. But it turns out very tasty.

For the prevention and treatment of diseases thyroid gland with iodine deficiency half an hour before meals, take 1 tablespoon of feijoa puree.

At hypertension grind feijoa fruits in a blender, mix with sugar in a ratio of 1: 1 and take one tablespoon twice a day.

At hepatitis A(jaundice) drink tea from a mixture of feijoa flowers and leaves (in equal proportions). Pour one tablespoon of the mixture with a glass of boiling water and leave for half an hour. Drink twice a day. Leaf tea also helps with goiter.

Several fruits in the diet will help you in the following cases:

• rheumatic pains;
• anemia;
• malaria and scurvy;
• painful menstruation;
• bronchitis;
• high cholesterol;
• gout;
• Graves' disease;
• acne;
• atonic constipation;
• reduced immunity.

I suggest you watch an interesting video about the beneficial properties of feijoa. I highly recommend watching the video. The market where these berries are sold is just shown, advice is given on how to choose feijoa, how it is useful.

And if you still bought feijoa in the market, I strongly advise you to treat yourself too. Let's prepare something tasty and let's not forget about the face with the décolleté area.

The use of feijoa in cosmetology

Due to its medicinal composition, the pulp from the feijoa fruit is used for cosmetic purposes. She provides:

• anti-inflammatory;
• rejuvenating;
• nutritious;
• improving blood circulation
• emollient
• refreshing action.

Masks based on tropical fruits will help get rid of rosacea, acne, age spots on the face, give elasticity to the skin and improve the appearance of the face. For the same purpose, you can use a decoction of feijoa leaves.

Feijoa face mask recipe:

• yolk from one egg;
• a tablespoon of olive oil;
• 2 tbsp. spoons of cottage cheese;
• pulp from half a feijoa fruit.

Grind feijoa in a blender and mix with other ingredients. Apply the prepared mixture on the face and neck. Wash off with warm water after 20 minutes. Lubricate the face with a moisturizer.

You can also use just the pulp of the berry for the mask. Also a very good effect. I like it myself. Especially when there is no time to mix something there, there is simply no time, but you want mood and freshness of the face. Do not forget to test on your wrist whether such a mask suits you.

The use of feijoa in cooking

Tropical fruits go well with a variety of foods. Oily and citrus fruits, fresh or boiled beets, carrots, apples can be added to salads. It is better to fill with yogurt or low-fat sour cream.

Feijoa with beets. Salad

Boil 400 gr. beets, grate. Wash and cut into 200 gr. feijoa hearths, mix with beets and add crushed walnut kernels. For such a quantity of products, take about 5-7 pieces of walnut. Salt to taste and season with vegetable oil. You can add feta cheese and sesame seeds.

To get rid of the deficiency of substances necessary for life, it is enough to include foods saturated with them in your diet. Feijoa fruits have especially valuable properties for women's health. Their benefit lies not only in the content of a large amount of iodine: the mineral composition of the fruit is much richer.

What is in feijoa

Due to the presence of numerous trace elements and vitamins in the composition of the fruit, its benefits are beyond doubt:

• It contains a record high concentration of rapidly digestible iodine necessary to stay in good shape;
• Contains significant amounts zinc- an important trace element for the normal implementation of the reproductive function;
• The fruit also contains potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, sodium;
• A large number of group vitaminsb,CC, P.

To forget about the negative consequences of iodine deficiency, it is enough to eat 3-5 feijoa fruits weekly

Not only fruits are beneficial: the skin contains a predominant amount of useful phenolic compounds.

Why Women Should Eat Feijoa

The above rich mineral and vitamin composition definitely has a positive effect on the body. Speaking specifically, the benefits of feijoa for women are in the following functions:

• Provides treatment and prevention of almost all diseases of the endocrine system, with the exception of cases of feijoa contraindications;
• Contributes to the rapid treatment of beriberi;
• Strengthens the immune system and the body's resistance to viruses, infections. Due to this property, feijoa is recommended for women in the postoperative period or after a serious illness;
• The fiber contained in the fruits normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Their regular use in food relieves symptoms during exacerbation of gastritis, pancreatitis, liver diseases;
• Due to a sufficiently high concentration of iron, the fruit is able to normalize a reduced level of hemoglobin;
• Successfully fights fungal, pathogenic cells;
• The ability of fruits to fight cancer cells has been revealed. They are also very effective as a means of preventing cancer;
• Malic acid in the composition helps to improve blood circulation, improves metabolism;
• With the help of nicotinic acid, the berry improves the functioning of the nervous system, normalizes blood pressure;
• Promotes rapid healing of wounds, abrasions, in particular, removes inflammation and wounds on the gums, if you use a decoction of the peel as lotions;
• Improves the work of the reproductive system in women;
• Feijoa masks have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, treat acne, rosacea, reduce vascular asterisks and pigmentation marks.

Feijoa during pregnancy

A woman during the gestation period is very careful and deliberate about her diet - it depends on how actively the baby will grow and develop, as well as how the pregnant woman herself will feel.

Usually, doctors recommend eating vegetables and fruits grown in the climate zone in which the woman mostly lives. But with this approach, it is extremely difficult to provide a balanced diet in the winter season. It is good to help out in such a situation by adding feijoa fruits to the diet.

Them benefit during pregnancy due to the following features:

• The composition of exotic fruits simultaneously includes vitamins PP and C. This is a good combination for a woman, since the second vitamin, in the presence of the first, is absorbed many times faster;
• Fruit saturation plays an important role iodine and iron. In the first trimester of pregnancy, approximately at a period of 12 weeks, the thyroid gland begins to develop in the fetus, therefore, during this period, feijoa is especially recommended. In addition, its trace elements are easily absorbed;
• It contains sufficient folic acid- a mandatory substance that contributes to the normal course of pregnancy.

If a pregnant woman takes preparations containing iodine, the use of feijoa should be treated with caution: it is worth consulting with a supervising doctor in advance

Who should stay away from feijoa

There are several groups of people who should be especially careful about eating fruit.

• Although a ripe fruit rarely provokes an allergic reaction, it is still better to test the fruit when you first meet by taking a small piece and waiting for a while. At the slightest sign of an allergy, it is worth abandoning further use;
• Do not take feijoa and dairy products at the same time, especially for women with a weakened gastrointestinal tract: this combination will provide indigestion;
• Due to the high concentration of iodine, fruits are contraindicated in hyperthyroidism;
• There is some controversy regarding whether or not to take feijoa if you have diabetes. There is no direct contraindication of fruits in diabetes mellitus. Depending on the patient's indicators, the doctor's advice may be different: if you have vitamin deficiency, depression, arterial diseases along with diabetes, the fruit is allowed in small quantities, and if you are obese, it is better to refuse it.

Many diseases arise due to a lack of certain substances in the body. Serious pathologies are prevented by observation and attention to one’s health, you just need to see a doctor and get tested at the first alarming symptoms. Often in the early stages, the development of the disease is stopped by simple methods. Instead of using pills, you should try to change the menu: exclude harmful foods and liquids that remove the necessary substances from the body, but add useful ones. For example, if you are deficient in iodine, it makes sense to stop eating cabbage and indulging in coffee and turn your attention to seafood and feijoa. This tropical berry is indispensable for the deterioration of the thyroid gland.

Chemical composition and benefits

Absorbing the energy of the sun, feijoa synthesizes substances such as:

• minerals: iodine, silicon, boron, cobalt, chromium, rubidium, molybdenum, potassium;
• ascorbic acid;
• B vitamins;
• phytosterols;
• mono- and disaccharides;
• amino acids;
• organic acids;
• phenolic compounds;
• tannins;
• fiber;
• pectin;
• essential oil.

Always green feijoa has been on the shelves since October. Recently, it has been cultivated in the Caucasus, in the Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory. The exotic berry is not yet as popular as it deserves, although it has a lot of advantages:

• replenishes the lack of iodine in the body;
• thanks to ascorbic acid, it delivers antioxidants to the body and improves immunity;
• contains phytosterols, which have a beneficial effect on blood vessels, controlling cholesterol levels, lowering blood pressure;
• increases appetite and relieves nausea;
• contains fiber and pectins that stimulate the digestive tract;
• includes oil that destroys microbes, fungi, relieves inflammation and skin irritation;
• prevents the development of tumors;
• improves mental activity;
• normalizes metabolism.

This subtropical fruit is valued for its easily digestible, water-soluble iodine. Feijoa is a champion in the plant world in terms of its content. It is very useful in thyroid disorders caused by iodine deficiency. The lack of this substance leads to a decrease in pressure and immunity, to fatigue, edema, anemia, deterioration of memory and mood. Preventing iodine deficiency is easier than treating it, so you should include fragrant berries in your diet.

If a transfer is being prepared for a flu patient, in addition to lemons, it is advisable to put feijoa in the basket, it also has a lot of vitamin C, which will start immune processes and speed up recovery. In addition, berry pectins will do a general cleaning in the body: they will remove the toxins of drugs, the waste products of pathogenic bacteria and viruses.

B vitamins in feijoa prevent aging, improve metabolism and treat depression

A diet with the inclusion of feijoa is welcome and with a decrease in the secretion of gastric juice - hypoacid gastritis. Organic acids of the fetus activate the work of the stomach. And thanks to the astringent and enveloping properties of the tannins of the berry, inflammation of the mucous membrane will be removed. Feijoa fiber and pectins also have a beneficial effect on the intestines: they eliminate constipation, remove heavy metals.

Feijoa phytosterols reduce the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the alimentary tract, therefore they are indispensable for the prevention of atherosclerosis and rosacea. Phenols and anthocyanins form compounds with antioxidant activity that help prevent cancer. Feijoa peel is especially useful in this regard.

Feijoa owes its scientific name to the director of the Natural History Museum of Brazil, Juan da Silva Feijo. The specific name (feijoa Sellova) is given in honor of the German naturalist Friedrich Sellova.

The bark, flowers and leaves of this shrub contain tannins, catechins, anthocyanins and are known for wound healing, antiseptic and anti-cancer properties. Pyelonephritis is treated with a decoction of the leaves, and the mouth is rinsed with infusion for toothache and periodontal disease.

The bark, flowers and leaves of the feijoa bush are known for their wound healing, antiseptic and anti-cancer properties.

Three fruits a day will help in the following circumstances:

• regular constipation;
• stress;
• beriberi;
• attacks of pain during menstruation;
• rheumatism;
• constant colds;
• high cholesterol.

Feijoa species

The homeland of Feijoa is South America, the mountains of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Colombia. This genus from the myrtle family includes three species, of which only one is edible - Feijoa sellowiana. Botanists describe the species as a large evergreen shrub, a typical representative of subtropical vegetation. Loves moisture. On the territory of Russia, it is grown in the south and in the subtropics of the Caucasus. The trunk of the tree is green-brown, rough, the foliage is green on top and silvery on the underside.

The fruits of the shrub are eaten - oval fleshy berries with a bumpy surface. Both ripe and unripe fruits are always the same green color. Feijoa, grown on iodine-rich soils, contain more of this element, therefore they are used in dietary nutrition. Ideally, when buying berries, you should find out where they are grown and whether they are suitable for your purposes.

The larger the feijoa, the more useful it is

South American Indians call the fragrant Quechua berry. The legend says that the outlandish fruit is a gift from the gods, which gives a person incredible strength.

Quechua reaches 4–6 m in height. Up to 30 kg of berries are harvested from one bush.

Quality feijoa is slightly soft to the touch, even green in color, without a glossy sheen. Hard fruits will have to be ripened (brought to a state of maturity). In a ripe fruit, the pulp resembles a creamy transparent jelly. The unripe fruit is white on the cut. Such berries ripen in a dark place at room temperature for 3 days. If the fruit is brown on the cut, it means that it has rotted. When buying, pay attention to the skin. If brown spots are visible, the berries are already overripe and are not suitable for eating.

How to choose the right feijoas - video

Application

Quechua is eaten fresh. A bitten off piece of peel is deeply disappointing. The berry itself is valued for its fresh strawberry-pineapple taste, but the skin is tart and knits the tongue. It is dried and added to tea for flavor, or an infusion is made and the mouth is rinsed with bleeding gums, wounds after medical intervention, tonsillitis. To enjoy the taste of the fruit, it is cut into two parts, the creamy pulp is taken with a spoon. For medicinal purposes, feijoa is eaten whole, with the skin, especially for atherosclerosis and gastritis with low acidity.

Thyroid treatment

Thyroid hormones, which are synthesized by the thyroid gland, consist of more than 65% iodine. Endocrine disorders caused by iodine deficiency are corrected by introducing iodine-containing products, such as feijoa, into the diet. They eat berries twice a day, 150 g each. But such therapy will be beneficial only after consulting a doctor, because the basic treatment of hypothyroidism is based on hormones, nutritional supplements are of an auxiliary nature.

With a lack of iodine, it is useful to include feijoa in the diet

For the prevention of endemic goiter, 3 large berries are consumed per day. Before starting treatment, make sure that the fruits are grown in iodine-rich soils.

The closest relatives of feijoa are myrtle, eucalyptus, guava, tea tree and clove tree.

Prevention of atherosclerosis

The southern berry is used as an additional remedy in the treatment of arterial diseases. Usually eat 2-3 fruits before meals. Feijoa phytosterols lower cholesterol, which is also useful for high blood pressure. For the prevention of atherosclerosis, the following recipes are suitable.

Feijoa ground with sugar

Quechua is harvested green, ripening occurs during transportation and storage. Perishable fruit is unlikely to last longer than a week, even in the refrigerator. Therefore, the housewives go to various tricks to preserve fragrant berries. You can do it this way:

1. Trim the flower stalks and grind the fruits with sugar in a ratio of 1:1.
2. Packed in sterile containers, closed with lids, put in the refrigerator.

Quechua grated with sugar is ideal for tea with pancakes

For the prevention of influenza, colds and the treatment of beriberi, grated berries are consumed in 1 tbsp. spoon on an empty stomach. This tool increases the body's defenses. In addition, the mixture is also suitable for preventing iodine deficiency. In this case, take 2 tbsp. spoons.

Quechua and orange jam

Armed with such a jam, it is pleasant and tasty to deal with vascular problems. After all, it is not at all necessary to take only dull bitter medicines. For cooking take:

• feijoa berries - 500 g;
• sugar - 1 kg;
• freshly squeezed juice of one orange;
• walnuts - 1 cup.

Cooking:

1. Dip a colander with berries for 3 minutes in boiling water.
2. Without peeling the peel, grind in a blender.
3. Pour in sugar and wait until the fruits release juice.
4. Bring to a boil, pour in orange juice, add nuts.
5. Simmer for another quarter of an hour, preserve.

Jam is not as healthy as fresh berries, but it is effective against vascular problems.

Unfortunately, heat treatment destroys vitamins. Feijoa jam will not be as useful as berries ground with sugar. When heated, the content of vitamin C in fruits drops by 7 times. Such a product is unlikely to raise immunity or help heal mucous membranes with hypoacid gastritis, but is still effective against vascular problems.

Quechua fruits contain more potassium than sodium. As a result, blood vessels relax and blood pressure decreases.

Feijoa juice

Juice is squeezed from berries in an electric juicer. It is undesirable to peel the fruit, it contains essential oils, anthocyanins and phenols. The daily norm for an adult is 1 glass, for a child - half. Keep drinks in the refrigerator for no longer than a day. Drink juice half an hour before meals or 2 hours after. This healing drink brings relief from depression, intellectual overload and restores the body after surgery or a long illness.

To prevent diseases of the heart and blood vessels, they drink a quarter glass of water, in which 1 tbsp is diluted. a spoonful of feijoa juice, before each meal.

Feijoa leaf therapy

Little information is available on the use of the leaves of this shrub. However, in trusted sources there is a recipe for tea for jaundice.

Cooking:

1. Mix equal proportions of flowers and quechua leaf.
2. Take 1 tbsp. a spoonful of the mixture and pour boiling water, leave for half an hour, strain.

Half a glass is taken 2 times a day before meals. With periodontal disease and toothache, rinse your mouth with this infusion. Traditional medicine also recommends leaf tea for hypothyroidism. If you add honey to the drink, it can also be used for inflammation of the kidneys - pyelonephritis.

Europeans discovered Quechua only at the end of the 19th century.

Feijoa during pregnancy and lactation

The main way to give birth to a healthy baby is to eat right during the period of gestation. Feijoa is included in the list of foods recommended by doctors due to the high content of iodine necessary for the normal development of the embryo. From the first weeks, hormones are required from the mother's thyroid gland for herself and the unborn baby, so an increased intake of iodine into the body is necessary. In addition, a large amount of this element during gestation is excreted in the urine.

Iodine deficiency in the body of the expectant mother leads to mental retardation, deafness and goiter in the baby.

It is useful for a future mother to include feijoa in her diet: the berry is rich in iodine, which is necessary for the intrauterine development of the baby

To avoid iodine deficiency in herself and pathologies in her unborn child, a pregnant woman needs to eat 20 g of feijoa per day. This rate is acceptable if medications with iodine are not prescribed by the attending physician. Otherwise, you should consult a doctor and adjust the daily rate.

Feijoa helps expectant mothers in the following ways:

• relieves the usual difficulties - constipation;
• eliminates nausea with toxicosis;
• increases appetite;
• replenishes depleted mineral reserves;
• contains folic acid, which contributes to the development of the nervous system of the fetus.

However, if gestational diabetes is detected, in which a woman's cell susceptibility to her insulin decreases, the delicacy cannot be eaten because of the sucrose in its composition. After childbirth, when pregnancy hormones stop affecting the body, blood sugar levels most often return to normal. Then again include the berry in the menu.

What the mother eats, the baby gets with milk. It is noteworthy that feijoa is not treated with chemicals during transportation and storage, it is a safe product. Vitamins, iodine of these berries will come in handy for a nursing woman. It is especially good that vitamin C is present in Quechua, because the baby’s immunity is just being formed. Therefore, 3-4 fruits per day will only benefit.

If a mother or child gets sick in a car, let them use feijoa. This berry will eliminate nausea.

When and how to give to children

Feijoa does not usually cause allergies in children. However, caution does not hurt, so the berry is not introduced into the diet for up to a year. Before use, remove the peel, the fruit itself is crushed. They teach slowly, starting with 1 teaspoon. If there are no problems, the volume is gradually increased and brought to 1 fetus per day. This rule is observed for up to three years. Upon reaching this age, the baby can be pampered with jam or feijoa compote.

Peeled feijoa puree is given to children from the age of three for colds, skin irritation and diarrhea.

It happens that feijoa bring trouble:

• fruits consumed with dairy products cause intestinal upset;
• the skin of the berry is not suitable for a child to eat, because it is difficult to digest by a young organism;
• unripe fruits lead to poisoning.

With hyperthyroidism and diabetes, Quechua is prohibited.

The versatility of feijoa is that it helps children with both constipation and diarrhea. With a delay in stool, fiber and pectins stimulate the intestines. And with diarrhea, tannins stop pathogenic processes and restore healthy microflora. However, these organic substances are contained in the skin of the fetus, which is given to children only from the age of three.

Feijoa for diabetes

The menu of each diabetic is strictly individual and is compiled taking into account the opinion of the doctor. Feijoa is not recommended for severe diabetes and obesity. In mild forms, the berries are eaten in small quantities, controlling blood sugar levels. There are some simple rules. On the day when they feast on sweet fruits:

• eat fewer simple carbohydrates;
• do not consume a lot of fat;
• ideally combine quechua with protein foods;
• eat berries in several doses, and not all at once.

Feijoa pectins have a beneficial effect on the digestion of a diabetic: they reduce inflammation of the mucous membranes, reduce the intake of cholesterol and remove toxins. In moderate doses, berries will only benefit the sick: they will improve mood and increase immunity.

Feijoa is used to prepare savory sauces for meat and fish.

Feijoa weight control

Unfortunately, this berry does not make it possible to lose weight. Quechua does not remove accumulated fat, but it helps not to store it in the future. This is due to feijoa phytosterols, which reduce the absorption of fats from the intestines. It is useful to eat 2 fruits before dinner, then digestion will improve and the intestines will work like clockwork. To control weight, it is worth replacing the usual dinner with a light exotic salad 2-3 times a week. For cooking you will need: Beetroot and feijoa salad contains a meager amount of calories and perfectly cleanses the intestines

To make this tasty and healthy dish, you need:

1. Grate pre-boiled medium-sized beets.
2. Cut the berries into cubes, chop the nuts.
3. Mix everything, add salt and butter to taste.

The maximum daily allowance of feijoa is 400 g.

External use: mask and scrub

Due to the anti-inflammatory properties of feijoa essential oils, it has a positive effect on skin condition. Masks from it relieve irritation, smooth wrinkles and nourish the skin. The mask is also suitable for those who have just done facial cleansing. For a cosmetic procedure you will need:

• small feijoa - 1 pc.;
• yolk - 1 pc.;
• cottage cheese - 2 tbsp. spoons;
• vegetable oil - 1 tbsp. the spoon.

Grind the berry, mix with the rest of the ingredients and gently apply on the neck and face for 20 minutes. Lie down, keeping the muscles of the face motionless. Then rinse everything off with warm water.

The mask is applied to clean skin along the massage lines, avoiding the lips and eyes.

For the treatment and prevention of rosacea, in addition to masks, an infusion of feijoa peel is used: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of skins is poured with boiling water and aged for 20 minutes. The remedy is drunk in several approaches, before each meal.

If the skin has become dry and flabby, you should use a tonic coffee and quechua body scrub. For cooking you will need:

• ground coffee - 5 teaspoons;
• honey - 1 teaspoon;
• olive oil - 1 teaspoon;
• chopped feijoa - 1 pc.

You need to do the following:

1. Mix the ingredients and apply on the body in a circular motion.
2. Massage the skin for 5 minutes, then rinse under a warm shower.

Coffee exfoliates dead cells, honey nourishes, and feijoa removes inflammation and tones. This natural scrub refreshes and smoothes the skin and is inexpensive.

Contraindications

Obviously, the green berry is prohibited by physicians in diseases associated with iodine intolerance. It is not advised to abuse feijoa and obese and diabetic patients due to the high glucose content. It is harmful to eat these fruits with increased acidity of the stomach, as the production of gastric juice is activated. Allergies are rare, but there are cases of individual intolerance, be careful. Feijoa should not be included in the menu when:

• hyperthyroidism;
• hyperacid gastritis;
• severe form of diabetes;
• obesity
• individual intolerance.

Unripe berries cause diarrhea and poisoning. The same reaction occurs if you combine feijoa with dairy products.

Quechua accumulate toxic thallium, this must be taken into account by workers in the chemical industry and other hazardous industries.

An amazing taste with a slight sourness, a bizarre shape, an attractive green color - all this pleasantly characterizes the feijoa fruit. Its beneficial properties have a positive effect on our body, so it is necessary to include an exotic product in your diet (in the absence of contraindications) throughout the season.

What does feijoa contain?

To taste, this fruit is similar to strawberries, pineapple and gooseberries at the same time. However, its medicinal properties, usefulness more than exceed those of other gifts of nature. Fruits in large quantities contain vitamins and all kinds of micro and macro elements:

• alanine;
• arginine;
• asparagine;
• glutamine;
• calcium;
• potassium;
• silicon;
• tannin;
• tyrosine;
• iron;
• magnesium;
• manganese;
• phosphorus;
• folic acid;
• zinc;
• enzymes.

In addition, feijoa peel contains trace elements: kahetin and leucoanthocyanin, which are powerful antioxidants. They are used for the prevention of cancer, maintaining the viability of the immune system, total cleaning of blood vessels. Vitamin C and essential oils have a wide range of useful properties and are actively used in the treatment of colds.

Feijoa - vitamin composition

A ripe oriental guest is a real storehouse of vitamins of different groups. Vitamin A is responsible for the condition of the skin and nails, vitamin B1 oversees the growth and development of the body, improves metabolic processes, and vitamin B3 and its "colleague" vitamin B6 are responsible for the normal course of metabolic processes. Similar functions are performed by vitamin PP. Without them, the development of the human body would be impossible. The vitamin composition of feijoa helps to provide us with all the useful substances in the winter season.

Feijoa - iodine content

Compared to other fruits, the iodine content in feijoa is 2.5 to 10 times higher. So, 100 grams of fruit contains from 8 to 35 mg of iodine. This indicator varies depending on the variety, the degree of ripeness of the fruit. In addition, this microelement is very well absorbed, therefore it is recommended for use by children, adults, pregnant and lactating women.

What is useful feijoa?

A bizarre fruit with useful properties is a universal fighter, under the onslaught of which they will retreat:

• oncology;
• problems of the gastrointestinal tract (gastrointestinal tract);
• anemia;
• avitaminosis;
• atherosclerosis.

The benefits of feijoa have been scientifically proven, repeatedly confirmed by experts, but it is not worth using it as an alternative to medicines (it contains allergens). A comprehensive medical examination should be carried out, appropriate treatment should be prescribed and carried out. The fruit can serve as a support for maintaining the health of the body, helping to speed up the healing process.

Feijoa jam - benefits

Canning can be an alternative to eating the fruit fresh. The benefits of feijoa jam are not inferior to the fresh version, but it is important to observe proper preparation. For these purposes, it is worth buying 1-2 kg of fresh fruits, sugar and cooking in the following sequence during the season:

• wash the fruits, remove the remains of flowers that the plant throws out in large quantities;
• cut each fruit into pieces;
• grind with a blender or meat grinder;
• grind with sugar in a ratio of 1:1;
• put into sterilized jars, tightly close the lid;
• store in a cool place.

Feijoa berry - benefits

The benefits of feijoa berries are known all over the world and the number of their fans is constantly growing. Meanwhile, this fruit, like any other product, has a number of contraindications, neglecting which can cause significant harm to the body:

• the presence of individual intolerance, allergies;
• diabetes;
• excess weight.

If a child tries the fruit for the first time, it is better to start with small portions, for example, by adding this healthy exotic fruit to a mashed salad. So you can determine how well the body responds to a new product, even if it is rich in microelements and useful properties. Contraindications manifest themselves unexpectedly, because the children's body is still too vulnerable to external stimuli. Further, the daily rate can be gradually increased.

feijoa juice

Finding juice in free sale is not difficult, but a drink prepared by oneself is much more useful. For these purposes, the most ripe fruits are purchased, which must be peeled, passed through a press or juicer. Mineral or apple water and sugar are traditionally added to the resulting fruit mass. The benefits of feijoa juice are the same as from fresh fruit. However, it is stored for no more than a few days - this property must be taken into account.

Feijoa - useful properties for men

The key beneficial properties of feijoa for men are to maintain reproductive function, prevent the development of a disease such as prostatitis. Urologists strongly recommend that the representatives of the stronger sex consume this fruit daily - both prophylactically and in addition to drug treatment of inflammatory processes. An exception and a reason for refusing the product is individual contraindications.

What is useful feijoa for women?

A healthy oriental fruit belongs to a number of dietary products that are great for those who want to lose weight. The fat content and calorie content in it are minimal. Biologically active substances actively contribute to the acceleration of metabolism. The benefits of feijoa for a woman's body are multifaceted. Just one fruit a day and the diet will be an order of magnitude more effective. In addition, the fruit is often used by cosmetologists: its active ingredients slow down aging and allow you to remove minor age wrinkles.

Feijoa for children

The key ingredients are vitamin B5 (pantothenic product) and its counterparts with indexes A and C. They can be obtained from synthetic medicines, but daily consumption of natural fruit will be more effective, because its nutritional value is an order of magnitude higher. The benefits of feijoa for children is to correct the functioning of the immune system and ensure the normal development of cells. The main thing is to first find out if the child has any prerequisites for the development of allergies. In addition, the fetus has the ability to strengthen or weaken, so you need to carefully monitor the reaction of the body.

Medicinal properties of feijoa

The use of an overseas fruit gives a cumulative effect. In order for the healing properties of feijoa to be fully revealed, and tannins to begin to act actively, it must be eaten for at least a month. During this time, the condition of the skin will improve, immunity will strengthen, and the body will begin to better resist infections. Then it remains only to maintain the state.

Feijoa for pressure

The complex use of traditional medicines and feijoa for pressure has been practiced for a long time. It contains amino acids and a very useful pectin, which is responsible for “cleansing” the vessels and removing harmful cholesterol from the body before it settles on the walls. However, to keep the achieved result just will not work. The use of a fruit with such beneficial properties should be carried out as often as possible.

Video: what is the use of feijoa for the body

Feijoa is an evergreen shrub valued for its delicious fruits. They are oblong dark green berries about 4 cm long with a pleasant smell. Feijoa has juicy flesh, the fruit tastes like kiwi, strawberries and pineapple at the same time.

How and where does feijoa grow

The plant grows as a fairly tall shrub. Its height, as a rule, reaches 4 m. The root system is superficial. Feijoa does not tolerate low temperatures, but it can withstand up to -10 ° C well.
In spring, the shrub blooms very beautifully, and the fruits ripen in autumn, at the end of October.

Feijoa grows in Abkhazia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Greece, Georgia, Colombia, Spain, Italy, Northern Argentina, USA, Portugal, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Uruguay, France and the Caucasus.

On the territory of Russia, it is grown in the Krasnodar Territory, Dagestan and Crimea.

The chemical composition of feijoa

Feijoa is 80% water, 10% fructose and sucrose, 2.5% pectin, and the rest is protein and fat. Fruits contain a large amount of vitamins, minerals, fruit acids and oils.

The peel is also very rich in useful elements and mineral salts.

Vitamins: B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, C, E, K, PP.

Minerals: iron, iodine (35 mcg per 100 g), potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, sodium, zinc, phosphorus.

Acids: folic, apple.

Feijoa calories - 49 kcal per 100 g

Feijoa daily rate - 2-3 fetuses for adults, 1 fetus for children.

Useful properties and benefits of feijoa for the body

• strengthens the immune system,
• heals,
• compensates for the lack of iodine in the body,
• prevention of cardiovascular diseases,
• normalizes blood pressure,
• cleanses the blood
• increases the level of hemoglobin,
• increases the number of red blood cells,
• reduces cholesterol,
• cancer prevention,
• normalizes digestion,
• helps with thyroid problems
• improves memory,
• increases attentiveness,
• lifts the mood
• improves skin condition,
• relieves skin inflammation.

The beneficial qualities of the fruit are due to the high content of easily digestible iodine, in the content of which the berry surpasses even seafood. Therefore, the berry is useful for the proper development of the child's body, as well as in the treatment of diseases associated with a lack of this element. Feijoa fruits are useful for the prevention of thyroid diseases.

With viral and infectious diseases, feijoa helps to strengthen the immune system. It has a good effect in the prevention of inflammatory diseases of the digestive system.

Tannins and antioxidants are found mainly in the peel of the fruit, so it is good as an anti-inflammatory in the form of a decoction or added to tea. It contains a lot of phytoncides, which makes it useful in the fight against colds and infections.

Medicinal properties of feijoa

For heart disease and for their prevention you need 1 tbsp. pulp juice mixed with 1/4 water. Take a drink 1 time per day.

For hypertension, thyroid problems and depression eat 1-2 tbsp. feijoa puree.

Contraindications and harm

• individual intolerance,
• hypothyroidism.

In diabetes, the high content of carbohydrates should be taken into account, so you should not abuse this berry. It is also recommended to use fruits with excess weight with caution.

During pregnancy and lactation, feijoa is allowed to eat, but very little - 0.5-1 fruit per day. But it is best to consult with a specialist in advance.

A large number of fruits can cause allergic reactions and problems in the digestive tract.

How to choose ripe fruit

To the touch, the berry should be elastic and firm.

To successfully choose a fruit, you need to cut the fruit and see what color it is inside. If there is such an opportunity, then ask the seller to do this. Transparent jelly-like pulp indicates that the berry is ready to eat, white color indicates that the fruit should ripen a little, and brown color indicates that it has already deteriorated.

The fruits must be without damage and have an even color. Slightly unripe fruits are usually sold, so they need to be kept at room temperature for a couple of days before use.

How to store at home

The shelf life of feijoa is small - 1 week. Should be stored in the refrigerator. The fruits can also be frozen.

How to eat

It is customary to cut the fruit into two equal halves and use a teaspoon to eat the pulp. The rind is generally not eaten raw as it has a bitter taste. But since it has useful substances, it can be used to prepare jams, decoctions or add to herbal teas.

Face masks

Masks from puree of berries have an anti-inflammatory effect, nourish the skin of the face, promote healing of wounds and eliminate the effects of acne. In addition, they smooth fine wrinkles and give a rejuvenating effect.

To do this, apply 1-2 fruits crushed to a puree state on the face and hold for 10-25 minutes. After - rinse with water and lubricate the face with a moisturizer. You can simply wipe the skin of the face with a fruit cut in two, the effect will be the same.

Feijoa is an exotic fruit for Russians, but it is becoming quite popular due to its taste and health benefits. We advise you to definitely try this berry. ;)

Harvesting ripe feijoa