Guava is native to the tropical climate and crops are successfully grown in California and Florida. In the last guava season, which begins in the new year, sweet fruit enters the peak season in autumn and winter. The US Department of Agriculture recommends drinking 2 cups of fruit a day. If you want to regulate your blood sugar, knowing the guava's carbohydrate content and glucose effect may help.
Guava is sold on fruit stalls. (Photo: beemanja / iStock / Getty Images) Carbohydrates and Protein
Guava Each fruit contains 13 grams of total carbohydrates, 8 grams of which are sugar. The remaining 5 grams are from the fiber. Together with carbohydrates, guava contains 2 grams of protein per fruit.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, and your body's cells are used to replenish energy. Glucose is delivered to your cells through the bloodstream. When you eat something that contains carbohydrates, your blood sugar levels increase as the carbohydrates turn into glucose. The sugar content is rapidly metabolized and reaches the blood quickly.
Dietary fiber
The fiber content of guava reduces the digestion of carbohydrates. Fiber is not digested by the body, but it will pass without affecting blood sugar. When you want to determine the actual carbohydrate effect of the food, if each serving contains 5 grams or more, the number of grams of each carbohydrate is reduced by half the number of grams of dietary fiber. The net carbohydrate count indicates your body's overall glucose response experience. For example, guava contains 13 grams of carbohydrate per serving. Subtract half of 5 grams of dietary fiber because the fiber content has no glucose effect. Guava has a net carbohydrate of 10 grams.
Protein
Adding 5 grams or more of protein to carbohydrates can slow down the body's digestion, produce a gradual blood sugar response, and help reduce the incidence of high blood sugar. When you eat fresh fruit with natural sugars such as guava, add lean protein, such as soft cheese or salmon, to reduce the effects of whole carbohydrates.
