JULY 18, 2008Provided by RealAge.com

Tropical Face-Off: Guava vs. Papaya

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Which tropical fruit treat gives you the bigger antioxidant payout -- guava or papaya?

Turns out guava is tops among tropical fruits when it comes to disease-fighting antioxidants. And it beats out more run-of-the-mill antioxidant superstars, too, like blueberries, raspberries, and apples.

And Fiber to Boot
The little fruits -- which come in a variety of shapes (round to oval) and colors (white to red) -- are particularly loaded with vitamin C and lycopene. And not only are they rich in age- and inflammation-fighting antioxidants like these, but they also were richest in fiber when compared with other tropical fruits in a recent study. Give guava a shot with this nectar-based Hawaiian Smoothie.

Something Different
Guava is one great way to rev up a boring bananas-and-oranges fruit bowl. So are these exotic, nutrition-packed treats: Recipe Corner
Know the best way to cut up a pineapple? Check out this video for tips.

RealAge Benefit: Getting the right amount of antioxidants through diet or supplements can make your RealAge 6 years younger.



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