{"data":{"name":"Guava lvs","slug":"guava-lvs","scientific_name":"Psidium guajava","alternate_names":["Bayabas dahon"],"category":{"name":"Foraged Foods","slug":"foraged-foods"},"description":"Guava leaves (guava lvs) \u2014 the leaves used as a tea or infusion. They\u2019re not the fruit, but they\u2019re commonly used as a herbal drink in the Philippines.","common_uses_philippines":["Guava leaves tea","sinigang (with added herbs\/leaf infusions)","nilagang baka (herb-infused broth)","ginataang gulay (served with leafy sides)","fresh fruit snacks with unsweetened tea"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":null},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":131,"protein_g":4.5,"fat_g":2.4,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":22.9,"fiber_g":11.2,"sugars_g":2.1,"sodium_mg":11,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":3290,"calcium_mg":301,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":5.3,"phosphorus_mg":79,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":274,"total_ash_g":1.9,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.08,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.08,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.2,"vitamin_c_mg":93,"water_g":68.3},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Guava leaves contain dietary fiber and carbohydrates, with relatively low sugar per 100 g (about 2.1 g). The fiber can help you feel full and support regular digestion, which is helpful when you\u2019re doing 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day. They\u2019re also low in sodium (about 11 mg) and cholesterol (0 mg), which fits well with heart-friendly eating. Since the drink is still a food\/herbal infusion, it\u2019s best to pair it with balanced meals rather than rely on it alone.","healthier_tips":["Use guava leaves as a tea\/infusion alongside your meals or as a snack drink (not a replacement for meals).","If you add sweeteners, keep it minimal\u2014aim to keep your overall daily sugar low.","For better balance, pair your snack with protein or healthy fats (e.g., nuts, boiled egg, yogurt) so you stay satisfied.","Watch portions: since the serving data is per 100 g, start with a small cup and see how it fits your day."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/guava-lvs?agent=true"}}}