(Jangsu Wang) I drink Yuike Guava Tea to manage my blood sugar and make sure to walk 30 minutes after lunch.

My mother has diabetes. She went through a lot of hardships when she was young.

Even before marriage, she often faced difficult household circumstances and went many days without eating.

Then, after getting married, I was so happy to see white rice that I ate a huge bowl of rice.. ㅠㅠ

Eventually, when hypertension occurred and one day during a blood test at the hospital, it was discovered that the blood sugar level was high.

It's been almost 10 years, and you're finally on insulin as well...

 

And... I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer two years ago, and half of my pancreas near the head has disappeared...

The fact that only half of the pancreas remains... is because I use my pancreas more than others.

It means that diabetes develops faster than others.

Moreover, the groom also experienced post-meal blood sugar levels exceeding the borderline, even if only temporarily...

So, blood sugar management is very important in our house.

 

So, the first step in blood sugar management! Drinking guava tea.

 

Last year, I met Guavacha through a challenge app called Monitors.

Seeing guava juice, I realized it's really good for blood sugar management~

 

Uike Guava Tea made from organic guava leaves from Jeju Island.

I received it and tried drinking it, and at first there was a savory taste, followed by a flavor similar to black tea.

The more I drink, the more I find it really addictive and delicious...

 

Since then, I have been ordering regularly, keeping it in the refrigerator, and drinking it like water whenever I want.

 

When you look at the ingredients, they are really so gentle, aren't they? Purified water, organic guava leaf 0.2%, vitamin C 0.01%

So, many people also recommend this as a beverage for infants.

 

 

If you follow the guava leaf tea, it has this color.

You can think of it as a slightly reddish car.

 

 

And the most important guava benefits!!!!

Wow... I didn't know guava was such a beneficial fruit!!!

 

What is Guavaran?

Guava is a tropical fruit native to South America, known to have been first cultivated and enjoyed by ancient Incas. In English, it is called guava, and its scientific name is Psidium guajava.

Guava has a pleasant aroma and a sweet taste, and it is called a mysterious plant because not only the fruit but also the leaves, roots of the tree, flowers, and seeds can all be eaten.

Guava can be eaten raw, but it is also good to process it into juice, jam, jelly, or snacks, or to dry the leaves and brew guava leaf tea.

Benefits of guava leaves

Diabetes Prevention (Blood Sugar Management)

Polyphenols in guava leaves slow the absorption of sugars in the intestines and have the effect of suppressing blood sugar spikes, so the polyphenols in diabetic leaves help prevent diabetes and are also good for diabetics to consume.

 

My fiancé and I are drinking it to prevent diabetes, and my mother is drinking it because she has diabetes.

When blood sugar levels rise, the likelihood of developing diabetes increases. The benefits of guava leaves help prevent and manage diabetes by lowering glucose levels without increasing insulin. Guava tea, which is very helpful for blood sugar management, is a must-try.

 

Allergy relief

The sesquiterpene compounds contained in guava leaves have an inhibitory effect on allergic reactions, helping to alleviate pollen allergies, atopic dermatitis, asthma, and other conditions. Additionally, brewing tea with guava leaves is said to help improve rhinitis. Applying guava leaves to affected areas is also believed to relieve itching.

 

I didn't know it would help improve rhinitis, but after I started drinking guava tea since I have rhinitis.

Lately, I've been sneezing less in the mornings... I really think it's working...

Now, the goal is to have my son with severe rhinitis drink it.

 

Prevention of hair damage and hair loss

Guava contains a large amount of vitamin C, which promotes blood circulation in the scalp and prevents hair from becoming brittle and splitting. It is said that boiling guava leaves in water for about 20 minutes, then cooling the water and applying it to the scalp, massaging, and rinsing can help improve hair health.

 

// My hair is really thin and I don't have much volume...

Really... Isn't guava just too versatile??

I bought guava leaves... I think I should do a scalp massage...

 

Anti-aging

Guava leaves are rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, tannins, quercetin, and beta-carotene, which are said to help prevent aging.

 

It is said to be rich in antioxidants!!! Anti-aging!!! So now I plan to drink one 500ml bottle every day~ haha

 

Skin beauty

Guava leaves are rich in antioxidants, and rinsing the skin with water brewed from guava leaves helps with skin whitening, acne, and skin trouble relief.

 

That's right!! Antioxidants are good for the skin too!!! Since they are said to help reduce acne and skin troubles, I plan to insist that my husband, who has acne-prone skin, drink it frequently...!

 

Weight management

Guava is rich in fiber and has a low calorie content of about 50 kcal per 100g, making it suitable for people on a diet. Additionally, polyphenols found in guava leaves help inhibit blood sugar spikes and slow the absorption of sugar in the intestines, preventing fat accumulation.

 

Attention to those on a diet!!!!! It suppresses blood sugar spikes and slows carbohydrate absorption in the intestines, which is naturally good for diabetes, but this also means it helps with weight control!!!!

 

Fatigue recovery

Guava leaves are rich in vitamin C, which helps relieve stress and recover from fatigue.

 

How rich is it in vitamin C? Four times more than an apple, three times more than a lemon!!! Isn't that amazing??

And did you know that antioxidant action can help prevent cancer?

 

 

Especially, the Uike guava leaf tea I am drinking is made by infusing organic guava leaves from Jeju.

Because it contains no additives, you can drink it like water.

 

Guava leaves are considered to have almost no side effects.

However, excessive intake may cause indigestion and diarrhea, so it should be consumed in moderation.

I will try drinking 500 milliliters as well, and if it's okay, I plan to only drink exactly 500 milliliters.

 

Guava leaf tea contains no caffeine, so pregnant women can drink it, but it is recommended not to consume it excessively.

 

I am also providing a description of the guava leaf tea I drink for your reference.

 

 

And secondly! For blood sugar management~~

I walk for 30 minutes after eating, or at least 15 minutes if I can't do that.

 

It has been almost two years since I had a serious illness and major surgery.

During those two years... I have been consistently trying to walk after meals and am walking 10,000 steps a day.

Even during last year's Chuseok, when I had a high fever and had to quarantine due to the second COVID-19 infection.

Except for the two days I had a fever, I walked even inside the room...

 

 

Records of walking at the company after returning to work in January 2023 last year...

If I didn't reach 10,000 steps right before bed, I would walk around the living room in circles to make up for it.

There are days when I walk over 20,000 steps, but I hear that walking a lot isn't good... because it's not good for the knee joints.

Walking about ten thousand steps a day seems to be good for health.

 

 

 

 

And the good thing about walking for 30 minutes after lunch is...

They say you can find peace of mind while walking and listening to music.

Taking a break from work to relieve stress.

On weekends, I also cherish spending time walking with my family...

You can see such a wonderful scenery like this.. Scenes you can't see if you don't walk!!

If you don't move, you'll miss out on the wonderful scenery...

 

And walking 30 minutes after a meal really helps a lot with blood sugar levels.

It helps reduce the burden on the pancreas so that it can manage blood sugar levels effectively.

 

 

Help with walking exercise 30 minutes after meals

If the blood sugar level measured one hour after a meal exceeds 160 mg/dL, consider the food you enjoyed eating as the one that raises your blood sugar, and be cautious with that food. Foods with a high glycemic index should be eaten selectively. Eating quickly causes blood sugar to rise rapidly, so it is important to develop a habit of eating slowly.

It is also important to develop muscles so that blood glucose can be captured and used effectively in the muscles. Since two-thirds of the muscles are in the lower body, it is recommended to strengthen the lower body muscles.

Director Jo Hong-geun said, "Starting walking exercise 30 minutes after a meal reduces stomach burden and promotes better glucose uptake into muscles through muscle contractions, so walking exercise is recommended."

 

Please check out this link~

https://m.health.chosun.com/svc/news_view.html?contid=2019083000046

 

Consistently walk and regularly drink tea that is good for blood sugar management.

If possible, reduce refined flour foods...

Although only a small part of the pancreas remains, I believe I will live healthily without diabetes... and without any recurrence of cancer anymore~~