What do studies reveal about cholesterol and guava? Researchers in India studied the effects of 120 men who consumed 5 to 9 guavas a day for three months. Total cholesterol dropped by almost 10%! Healthy HDL increased by 8%! Guava leaf tea has attracted the attention of researchers. According to an article in "Nutrition & Metabolism," guava leaf tea lowered total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides in participants after just eight weeks. Their HDL or good cholesterol levels remained unchanged. Contraindications: Guava is safe to eat. There is a lack of information on its medicinal safety. Ready – Prepared – Juice Delicious guava juice You will need: 1 cup fresh guava, chopped 1 lemon ½” ginger 2 tablespoons honey ½ cup cold water Directions: Prepare the ingredients. You may want to peel the guava as it is a could be tropical fruits and pesticides have been used. First put the water in the juicer and then add the other ingredients. Makes 1 serving Ultimate Guava Smoothie What you will need: 3 guavas 1 peeled banana ½ cup almond milk 2 tablespoons honey Instructions: prepare the ingredients pieces ...