Guava is an obscure tropical fruit that's subtly acidic, with sweetness that intensifies as you eat your way to the center.

Why it's healthy:  Guava has a higher concentration of lycopene—an antioxidant that fights prostate cancer—than any other plant food, including tomatoes and watermelon.

In addition, 1 cup of the guava centre provides 688 milligrams (mg) of potassium, which is 63 percent more than you'll find in a medium banana. And guava may be the ultimate high-fiber food: There's almost 9 grams (g) of fiber in every cup.

How to eat it: Down the entire fruit, from the rind to the seeds. It's all edible—and nutritious. The rind alone has more vitamin C than you'd find in the flesh of an orange. BUT if fresh guava is hard to find where you are, look out for great IRIE ISLE products that use guava like the GUAVA FRUIT MIXER and GUAVA JERK SAUCE.
These products are available island wide or check for it at www.irieislejm.com.