Guava (1 Guava, Common)

Reduce the guava portion and eat it slowly; start with about half a small guava and assess your response.

Choose firm, less-ripe guava rather than very soft, fully ripe fruit, and avoid guava juice, smoothies, or dried guava.

Eat guava as part of a meal or after protein and vegetables instead of by itself on an empty stomach.

Pair guava with a protein or fat source such as plain Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, tofu, or a small handful of almonds.

Keep the peel on when it is clean and edible, since it adds fiber; avoid adding sugar, honey, sweetened yogurt, or fruit syrup.

Take an easy 10–20 minute walk after eating, if appropriate for your health and mobility.