Guava is a rich source of iron, calcium and phosphorus. So, should eating guava with white or pink intestines get more nutritional value? Experts always recommend adding seasonal fruits to each person's diet. Typically guava, guava not only provides abundant iron, calcium and phosphorus, but guava is also a source of fiber that is very helpful in maintaining blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.   Here are some of the health benefits of guava in general:   Helps reduce blood sugar.   Enhance heart health.   May help relieve painful menstrual symptoms.   Good for the digestive system.   Good for weight loss.   May have anti-cancer effects.   Helps boost your immunity.   Good for your skin.   However, it should also be noted that guava is a fruit that has two types: pink-fleshed guava and white-fleshed guava.   Pink guava has a lot of water, less sugar, less seeds, less starch but is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as unsaturated fatty acids, omega 3 and omega 6. White guava has a lot of sugar, starch, vitamins. C and more seeds. White guava is high in antioxidants, but pink guava is even higher.   Pink guava contains a layer of natural organic pigments called carotenoids, which are also found in carrots and tomatoes, giving these fruits their distinctive red color.   On the other hand, the carotenoid content in white guava is not enough to impart color to its skin (fleck). In addition to the reasons mentioned above, white and pink guava also have different taste.   Dr. Rohini Patil, registered dietitian, MBBS and CEO of Nutracy Lifestyle advises that you can eat either type, but it's best to eat both to get the full nutrients.

Health benefits of dried mango     Dried mango helps to increase energy and reduce stress. The fiber present in it improves the digestive system and overall heart health. Some of the other health benefits provided by the dried fruit include beautifying the skin, increasing circulation and losing weight.   1. Skin care There are quite a lot of active ingredients and antioxidants in dried mango that help calm inflammation on the skin, promote regeneration and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, skin defects as well as age spots. Moderate consumption of such a nutrient-rich fruit can also help you improve your elasticity, making you look younger.   2. Lose weight Although removing water from fresh mangoes makes us less full when eating them, dried mangoes are still considered a rich source of fiber, a concentrated source of carbohydrates. This will help avoid snacking between meals and overeating. Remember that with its high calorie count, this fruit should always be eaten in moderation.   3. Digestive Support The fiber in this dried fruit can help stimulate peristalsis and quickly relieve symptoms of constipation and diarrhea while balancing the levels of beneficial bacteria in your gut.   4. Improves Bone Density   The minerals and vitamins present in dried mangoes help increase bone mineral density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis as you age.   5. Improve eyesight A fairly high amount of beta-carotene is found in mango, which is a very well known antioxidant that can improve vision by reducing macular degeneration and slowing the onset of cataracts.   6. Enhance blood circulation The moderate iron content also means that dried mangoes can help ease symptoms of anemia, boosting overall circulation.   In summary, dried mango is a convenient dried fruit to snack against hunger, and it also has many health benefits that are worth considering to choose to use. However, we should eat a variety of foods to get more complete nutrients needed.

Here are the top 10 countries that are biggest mango producers:       India - 25M China - 3.8M Indonesia - 3.6M Pakistan - 2.7M Mexico - 2.4M Brazil - 2.1M Malawi - 1.7M Thailand - 1.6M Bangladesh - 1.5M Vietnam - 1.4M

  In 2022, Vietnam’s agricultural sector experienced its highest growth in recent years reaching 3.36 percent. Of this figure, farming increased by 2.88 percent, fisheries increased by 4.43 percent, and forestry increased by 6.13 percent. The export turnover of the whole industry was over US$53.22 billion.   Vietnam currently exports a broad range of agricultural products all over the world. Its main exports are walnuts, coffee, and rice – accounting for just over US$5.7 billion worth of agricultural exports in 2021.   Top 10 Vietnamese agricultural exports in 2021   # Description Value (US$1,000)   1  Cashew                                          3,439,931   2 Coffee, green 2,327,922   3 Rice, milled                                  2,069,836   4 Pepper (Piper spp.), raw 1,818,418   5 Natural rubber in other forms 1,036,537   6 Other fruits, n.e.c. 777,974   7 Fruit prepared n.e.c. 606,425   8 Coffee extracts 409,362   9 Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. 246,598   10 Pastry 223,451

  Vietnam’s plant-based agriculture is experiencing rapid growth and Vietnam is becoming a key player in global agriculture. Here’s what potential foreign investors should think about when considering entering Vietnam’s agricultural sector.   Vietnam has been selected by the United Nations to host the 4th Global Conference of the One Planet Network’s Sustainable Food Systems Programme in April this year. This will bring together experts from around the world to discuss how best to develop ‘sustainable, resilient, healthy, and inclusive food systems’.   At the same time, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has selected Vietnam as one of the first three countries to pilot the Food Innovation Hub, a flagship initiative of the Food Action Alliance designed to improve sustainability in food production.   As Vietnam becomes more visible on the global agricultural stage, we take a look at sector exports, opportunities for foreign investors, and some of the growth challenges moving forward.  

  With economic growth set to reach 4.6 percent in 2023, North Africa should make green growth an urgent regional priority, according to the African Development Bank   North African countries are projected to see a slight increase in economic growth to 4.6 percent in 2023 and 4.4 percent in 2024, and should make green growth an urgent priority, according to the African Development Bank. The pan-African institution published its 2023 North Africa Economic Outlook report in Tunis on Thursday 27 July, under the theme “Mobilizing Private-Sector Financing for Climate and Green Growth in Africa”.   According to the Bank Group, growth in the region is essentially driven by the service sector, particularly trade and tourism. Growth in North Africa in 2022 was moderate: 4.1 percent compared with 5.4 percent in 2021.   However, there are significant disparities between countries in terms of the rate of growth.   Inflation in the region is set to climb into double digits--14.2 percent--in 2023, before falling to 6.9 percent in 2024. The regional budget deficit should continue at around 3.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 and 3.2 percent in 2024. The region’s balance of payments deficit is expected to fall to 0.5 percent of GDP in 2023 and 0.2 percent in 2024. Maintaining and supporting food security in the region is a critical objective. Countries in the region should invest in agriculture, in particular by developing improved varieties alongside water and soil management strategies.    Finally, countries are urged to continue efforts to implement reforms to tackle the challenges of budget consolidation, particularly by improving the digitisation of the tax administration system, expanding the tax base, rationalizing public spending and strengthening governance systems.

The UN subregion of North Africa consists of 7 countries at the northernmost part of the continent -- Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Western Sahara. North Africa is an economically prosperous area, generating one-third of Africa's total GDP. Oil production is high in Libya. The official languages in the countries making up the Maghreb are Arabic, Tamazight as a second official language in Algeria and Morocco, and Spanish in Ceuta and Melilla. French is also used as an administrative language in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. The most spoken dialect is Maghrebi Arabic, which is a form of ancient Arabic dating back from the 8th century AD. For the remaining North African countries, the official language is Arabic. The largest ethnic groups in North Africa are Arabs. Berbers are considered the second largest after the Arabs in western North Africa. The region is predominantly Muslim with a Jewish minority in Morocco and Tunisia,  and significant Christian minority—the Copts—in Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Tunisia.

  Firstly, the GCC will escape the global slowdown which is expected to see a third of the world's economies pulled into recessions. Global growth is projected to slow to 2.7%. Conversely, forecasts for the GCC in 2023 are more upbeat, with 3.6% GDP growth expected this year, according to the IMF.   Risks to the downside mean that global GDP growth could lose momentum going into 2023, reaching 2.7% - the weakest global growth profile since 2001 (barring the global financial crisis and the extreme phase of the COVID-19 pandemic).2   In contrast, forecasts for the GCC in 2023 are more upbeat, with 3.6% GDP growth expected this year. Although the region will not be completely immune to a global slowdown, there are a number of reasons to be optimistic:   Oil prices are likely to sustain US$75-95 per barrel levels in the coming year.3 While oil demand growth could be impacted by worsening global economic conditions, the ban on the seaborne import of crude oil and petroleum products from Russia, along with a gradual - albeit bumpy - recovery in China as it reverses its zero COVID policy stance, is likely to boost energy demand.   High oil prices also enable GCC governments to support the economy. The GCC region is expected to register strong ‘twin’ surpluses in 2022 and beyond. The regional fiscal balance is projected to register a surplus of 5.3% of GDP in 2022 —the first surplus since 2014 — while the external balance surplus is expected to reach 17.2% of GDP. This provides fiscal headroom for governments to sustain aggregate demand through spending. While global inflationary risks remain, inflation in the region is likely to subside due to higher interest rates, and slowing global growth. Inflation is expected to average about 2.7% in 2023 across the GCC.   The GCC region will also benefit from its relative stability, in contrast to uncertainty elsewhere. While tourist arrivals are yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) successfully tripled its share of global tourist arrivals, from 1% in 2019 to 3% in 2021, as it opened its borders relatively early on to international tourists keen to travel as soon as restrictions started to lift.

Five GCC economic themes to watch in 2023   2022 was marked by uncertainty from geopolitical tensions, a global energy crisis, continued supply chain disruption and financial market volatility. Any hopes that the inflationary spike observed towards the end of 2021 would be short lived, were quickly dashed as food and energy prices soared.    While these issues were not caused entirely by the war in Ukraine, they have been greatly exacerbated by it. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), global inflation increased from 4.7% in 2021 to 8.8% in 2022, which led to a rapid unwinding of easy monetary policy, with the US Federal Reserve leading the way by implementing four successive rate hikes in 2022.   The IMF also predicts global growth to slow to 3.2% in 2022, down from 6.0% in 2021. Conversely, the gloomy global picture is somewhat offset by stronger performance in the oil-exporting Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The region has been buoyed by high oil prices that have averaged above US$80 per barrel, reflecting new supply-demand dynamics as policymakers focus on securing energy supplies. Forecasters are expecting the region to deliver its strongest growth in a decade – with GDP predicted to expand by 6.5% in 2022.1   Against this backdrop, what trends and themes will shape the GCC economies in 2023?

  Bahrain: Bahrain’s economic outlook hangs on oil market prospects and the results of the accelerated implementation of its structural reforms’ agenda under the revised Fiscal Balance Program. Growth is projected to moderate to 2.7% in 2023 before averaging 3.2% during 2024-25 as fiscal adjustments continue. Growth in the hydrocarbon sector is expected to contract by 0.5% in 2023 while the non-hydrocarbon sectors will continue expanding by 3.5% supported by the recovery in the tourism and service sectors and the continuation of infrastructure projects.   Kuwait: Economic growth is expected to slow to 1.3% in 2023 in response to a more cautious OPEC+ production approach and sluggish global economic activity. The Oil sector is anticipated to contract by 2.2% in 2023 despite the newly established Al Zour refinery. Kuwait’s non-oil sectors are anticipated to grow by 4.4% in 2023 driven primarily by private consumption. Policy uncertainty caused by political deadlock is expected to undermine the implementation of new infrastructure projects.   Oman: Oman’s economy is forecast to continue to grow, but at a slower pace, driven primarily by accelerated implementation of structural reforms under Vision 2040. Overall growth is projected to moderate to 1.5% in 2023 reflecting softening global demand. Accordingly, the hydrocarbon sector is anticipated to contract by 3.3% reflecting OPEC+ recent production cuts while the non-oil economy is projected to continue its recovery trajectory by growing 3.1% in 2023 supported by frontloading of infrastructure projects, increased industrial capacity from renewable energy, and the tourism sector.   Qatar: Real GDP is estimated to slow down to 3.3% in 2023 after the strong performance registered in 2022, with the hydrocarbon sector expanding by 0.8%. The North Field expansion project is expected to boost the hydrocarbon sector in the medium term once the field enters commercial operation. Meanwhile, robust growth is anticipated during this year in the non-hydrocarbon sectors, reaching 4.3%, driven by private and public consumption.   Saudi Arabia: Following a stellar GDP expansion of 8.7% in 2022, economic growth is projected to decelerate to 2.2% in 2023. A fall in oil production – as Saudi Arabia abides by OPEC+ agreed production cuts – will contract oil sector GDP by 2%. However, with oil prices remaining at relatively high levels, loose fiscal policy and robust private credit growth are expected to cushion the contraction in the oil sector. As a result, non-oil sectors are anticipated to grow by 4.7% in 2023.   United Arab Emirates: Economic growth in 2023 is expected to slow compared to 2022 due to a decline in global economic activity, contraction in oil production, and tightening financial conditions. Accordingly, real GDP is projected to grow by 2.8% in 2023 to reflect a decline in oil activity growth of 2.5% while a strong non-oil sector growth of 4.8% will soften the contraction in oil activities, driven by robust domestic demand, particularly in the tourism, real estate, construction, transportation, and manufacturing sectors.