Pomelo is a large citrus fruit of green or yellow color. It has a very thick skin with a fragrant rind. It tastes like a cross between grapes, orange and apple.
Pomelo - one of the largest citrus fruits on the planet, traces its ancestry to China. In Asian countries, this fruit is still a symbol of prosperity and prosperity. The Chinese traditionally give fruit to each other for the New Year, so that prosperity always reigns in the house. In natural nature, the fruits reach a weight of up to 10 kilograms, while they are up to 30 cm in diameter. Many people mistakenly believe that the pomelo is the closest relative of the grapefruit.
Beneficial features
Pomelo is an amazing and healthy fruit. Its calorie content is only about 36 kilocalories per 100 grams of pulp weight. With all this, the pomelo contains a huge amount of nutrients.
Potassium, which is abundant in the pomelo pulp, energizes the cardiovascular system, allowing the heart to stay young for longer. Hypertensive and hypotensive people note the positive effect of the fruit on overall well-being.
The high fiber content helps to lower blood cholesterol levels, which in turn has a positive effect on the health of the heart and blood vessels.
Medicinal use
Pomelo can be used to treat viral diseases due to the fact that it contains a lot of vitamin C and essential oils. With regular consumption of this fruit in food, you can strengthen the immune system and prevent colds, including seasonal ones. The fruit is perfect as an alternative to oranges and grapefruits, it can be consumed both in its usual form and in the form of freshly squeezed juices. Important: if you are allergic to citrus fruits, it is better to refuse to use pomelo.
Pomelo contains a lipolytic enzyme that helps the body break down proteins and fats faster. Thanks to this, there are diets based on the use of this fruit. Thus, its properties are close to grapefruit and pineapple.
There are studies proving that the limonoids contained in pomelo prevent cancer cell division and have a longer lasting effect than existing modern drugs.
Pomelo is also used in cosmetology. The skin of the face, on which pomelo juice is regularly applied, becomes fresh and rejuvenated. Pomelo extract is often found in whitening creams and tonics.
Pomelo is a natural antioxidant and is sometimes found in energy drinks. Along with caffeine, L-caritine and guarana, pomelo invigorates and helps relieve fatigue.
