Pomelo fruit: useful properties and harm, calorie content, how to eat, choose and peel. Fruit pomelo: benefits and harm to humans, features of use Pomelo fruit useful properties and harm

Pomelo is a great fruit that will appeal to almost everyone, both adults and children.

It has not only a pleasant citrus taste, but also a low calorie content, which will undoubtedly be appreciated by those who are losing weight and those who maintain their weight.

You can eat pomelo as an independent mono product, or as part of fruit salads, ice cream decorations, making candied fruits ...

Pomelo is a seasonal fruit, it appears in our stores in winter, which, of course, has a positive effect for its use as part of "winter diets", and a vitamin supplement in winter.

You will learn how to choose a pomelo, how to use it, as well as the health benefits and dangers of a pomelo by reading the article.

Pomelo - what kind of fruit?

Pomelo is an exotic citrus fruit native to China. Also, the pomelo is actively growing in Malaysia, Israel, Vietnam and Thailand.

Pomelo has several names: Pomelo, Pompelmus and Sheddock. By the way, Shedok Pomelo is named after the captain of the ship, the Englishman Sheddock, who brought pomelo seeds to the West Indies in the 17th century from the Malaysian archipelago.

The pomelo fruit is the largest among all citrus fruits. The average weight of a fruit is from one to three kilograms; it is these fruits that are best stored and transported to other countries. Although, on the territory of growth, the weight of the pomelo can reach ten or more kilograms.

Outwardly, the pomelo resembles a grapefruit, while it is somewhat larger, also differing in a softer and more pleasant taste. The fruit is round, slightly elongated towards the stalk, which makes it look a bit like a huge pear.

The fruit is covered with a thick skin, the thickness of which can be up to two centimeters, which ensures high safety of the fruit.

Inside, the pomelo is divided into large slices, wrapped in a harsh film - a partition. Inside the lobules, especially in a ripe fruit, there are seeds, the size of which depends on the stage of ripening of the fruit. The larger the seeds, the greater the stage of ripening, or even overripening, in the fruit.

The taste of pomelo is sour - sweet, with a light, barely noticeable aftertaste of bitterness. It is much sweeter and less bitter than grapefruit, but at the same time has a softer "citrus" taste than oranges or tangerines.

Ripe fruits are pale green to yellow in color. The pulp of the fruit is less juicy than that of other citrus fruits. Also, the juiciness of the fruit depends on its stage of ripening: the younger the fruit, the more juice it contains. Overripe fruit has a "dry" and tough pulp structure, which affects the taste. Due to the dryness of the fruit, it will be extremely difficult to squeeze the juice out of the pomelo.

How to choose a Pomelo

When choosing Pomelo, there are no special secrets and subtleties. It is usually sufficient to carefully examine and touch the fruit to draw a conclusion about its maturity.

At the same time, do not forget that for long-term preservation, and the delivery time from the country of origin to our stores can stretch from several days to several weeks, the fruits, as a rule, are harvested a little immature, processed special means, and clothed in a film or mesh for safety.

However, citrus fruits do not have the ability to ripen, as happens, for example, in tomatoes. Therefore, there is no need to store such citrus at home, in the hope that it will ripen soon.

And so, when choosing a pomelo, you need to pay attention to the following:

1. Consider carefully the fruit you want to purchase. Its skin should be firm, firm, free of dents, rotten or broken spots, and no thickening. Ideally, if the crust is uniform in color.
2. Feel the fruit with your hands. If by touch you feel the presence of incomprehensible thickenings on the body of the fetus, or in some places it is pressed under pressure, it is better to refuse such a purchase.
3. Shake the fruit in your hands. If it seems to you that it is too light, and this can be compared with other specimens of pomelo, this indicates that the fruit is not ripe, and you, most likely, instead of a tasty and juicy citrus, buy a thick crust framing the unripe fruit. The larger and heavier the fruit, the more likely it will ripen, which has a positive effect on the taste of the acquired Pomelo.

The benefits and harms of pomelo for health

When using pomelo, despite the obvious advantages, there are also contraindications. For example, due to the fact that the pomelo is a citrus fruit, its fruit contains a lot of acid, which is contraindicated for people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and high acidity.

The main chemical composition of pomelo

Calorie content - from 25 to 39 calories per 100 grams of peeled fruit slices.

Mineral composition:
potassium up to 235 mg / 100 g
calcium 26-27 mg / 100 g
phosphorus 22-26 mg
iron 0.3-0.5 mg
sodium 1 mg
ethacrynic acid 20-25 mg

Vitamin complex:
vitamin C 30-53 mg / 100 g
beta-carotene up to 30 mg / 100 g
vitamin B1 0.04-0.07 mg / 100 g
vitamin B2 0.02 mg / 100 g
vitamin B5 0.2-0.3 mg / 100 g

Positive properties of pomelo

The basis of the beneficial health benefits of pomelo is its mineral and vitamin composition. A large amount of potassium, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C when consumed with pomelo bring benefits to our body:

1. They normalize blood pressure and the work of the cardiovascular system.
2. The presence of potassium improves the condition of hypertension, prevents the formation of blood clots in the blood vessels.
3. Natural vitamin C has a positive effect on strengthening the immune system, reducing the likelihood of colds and viral diseases... Especially in the winter season.
4. The use of pomelo increases vitality, improves mood, and helps fight depression, increases performance.
5. The presence of calcium allows you to strengthen bone tissue, promotes wound healing, accelerates the healing process in case of prolonged illnesses.
6. As mentioned earlier, pomelo is an excellent assistant for losing weight and spending fasting days and mono diets. Low calorie content and accelerated metabolism will be appreciated by everyone who is losing weight.
7. The pomelo also has a little secret: it is an excellent aphrodisiac that improves intimate function and increases the sexual activity of men. In addition, the use of this citrus during a hangover will reduce the symptoms of poisoning and bring you back to normal faster.
8. The fruit is also useful for the elderly, who, like no one else, need additional portions of vitamins.

In what cases pomelo can not be used

Despite the obvious benefits of eating pomelo, in some cases the fruit can be harmful to the body.

Pomelo should not be consumed:

1. In case you are allergic to citrus fruits.
2. Not to be consumed by nursing mothers: you may not yet know how your child's body reacts to citrus fruits.
3. Pomelo should not be given to children under one year old - the child may be allergic to citrus fruits. Older children are also given pomelo large quantities, for the same reason.
4. Refuse to use pomelo if after you eat you feel heaviness in the stomach, heartburn, or other unpleasant sensations.
5. You can not use pomelo and in cases where you suffer from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, stomach ulcers, high acidity stomach.

How to use pomelo

The use options depend on your fantasies.

Pomelo can be consumed both in a purified form, as a regular tangerine, orange or grapefruit, and can be used in various salads, or when cooking meat dishes, which contain citrus fruits.

Pomelo is often used to decorate ice cream, sherbets, it is great for making fruit fondues (the sour-sweet taste of pomelo goes well with melted chocolate).

Before using the pomelo, you first need to peel it off of the peel and film that covers the pomelo slices.

Cleaning a pomelo is not as difficult as it seems at first glance.

First of all, it is necessary to remove from the fetus protective film, in which each fruit is packed separately.

After that, carefully cut off the upper, elongated part of the fruit with a knife.

Next, you also need to make cuts with gentle movements right along the peel along the entire fruit, as it was done in the photo. If you see that the place near the stalk (elongated top of the fruit) is slightly rotten, or has damage, cut a little more.

In the end, after you have made cuts throughout the fruit, it can be easily peeled off (also see the photo of the pomelo).

After you have peeled off the peel, the fruit easily, or almost easily, breaks into two parts.

To simplify the process, watch the video in which I explain in detail, and most importantly, show how to quickly and easily clean Pomelo.

As you can see, this citrus can be peeled without any difficulty.

As I already said, Pomelo can be used either in the form of peeled slices, just like ordinary tangerines or oranges, or you can prepare various dishes from it.

I can offer you several options for recipes for salads with pomelo

Fruit salad with pomelo:

Ingredients: banana - 1 pc., Kiwi - 1 pc., Apple - 1 medium size, tangerine - 1 pc., Pomelo - half of the fruit, yogurt - one glass.

Apple - peel, cut into cubes, lay out on the bottom of the salad bowl. Pour one or two tablespoons of yogurt on top.

Banana - peel, cut into circles, spread over the apple. Also pour 1 - 2 tablespoons of yogurt.

Kiwi - peel, cut into slices, spread over the banana. Pour with yogurt.

Mandarin duck - peel, lay out the slices with another layer of salad. Pour yogurt again.

Pomelo - peel it, remove the skin from the slices, leaving only the juicy part of the slice, divide the slice into small pieces and put on top of the salad.

You can eat such a salad with pomelo right away. It cannot be kept for a long time, since fruits give juice, and lettuce, when left standing for a long time, especially at room temperature, can turn into a sweet mush.

The video below shows one of the options for fruit salads with pomelo:

Salad with pomelo and smoked chicken:

Ingredients: 1 medium-sized smoked breast, half a pomelo, a spoonful of crushed nuts, a few lettuce leaves, mayonnaise or olive oil (to taste).

Tear the chicken breast into small pieces, you can cut it into cubes.

We clean the pomelo slices from the film, divide them into small pieces.

Tear lettuce leaves into small pieces.

We mix all this, fill with mayonnaise or olive oil... Sprinkle with chopped nuts on top.

This salad is suitable for any meal, and for a regular dinner with the whole family.

Pomelo and Shrimp Salad:

Ingredients: shrimps - 15 - 20 pieces, depending on size, half a pomelo fruit, 2 eggs, olive oil, a little lemon juice.

Boil the eggs, peel and cut into strips.

Boil the shrimps, peel them.

We clean the pomelo, divide the slices into small pieces.

Mix all this, add a little lemon juice, one teaspoon will be enough, season with olive oil. If desired, the salad can be garnished with mint leaves or lettuce.

Pomelo as an independent product

Also, pomelo is excellently used in its usual form: peeled from the peel, peeled from the film, removed the bones, and we eat, getting from this not only pleasure, vitamins, but also a very small amount of calories.

Pomelo can also be consumed during fasting days.

Due to its low calorie content, pomelo, like many fruits, is excellent for holding fasting days and short-term mono-diets.

Just in case, I remind you how you would not want to lose weight, but any mono - diet should not last more than three days .. It is imperative to stop the mono - diet in case you feel bad, your health has worsened, weakness and malaise appeared.

The pomelo tree stays green all year round, has a spherical crown and reaches a height of 15 meters, it differs large leaves and white flowers with a slight yellowness.

Ripe pomelo fruit has a yellow-green color. It is the largest citrus fruit. Its size can reach up to 30 cm in diameter. Of these, the thickness of the peel ranges from 2 to 4 cm. The taste of the pulp is sweet and sour with a slight bitterness.

How is a pomelo useful?

Pomelo is rich, which generally strengthens the body's immunity. Thanks to vitamin C, the fruit copes with viral and colds, helps to normalize blood pressure and heart function. But this is not all that the pomelo is useful for the body.

1. The essential oils found in pomelo also improve immunity.
2. Potassium has a beneficial effect on the heart muscle.
3. Calcium strengthens bones and heals fractures faster. Phosphorus in its composition has a beneficial effect on mental abilities.
4. This fruit lowers blood pressure, therefore it is indicated for people suffering from hypertension.
5. Reduces the risk of blood clots in blood vessels.
6. Restores vitality, saves from depression and improves mood.
7. Pomelo has anti-inflammatory and emollient effects.
8. There is evidence that it even resists the spread of cancer cells.
9. Contains lemonoids, which help to be more productive and better concentrate throughout the day.
10. Pomelo pulp is a great thirst quencher, as it is mainly composed of water.
11. Pomelo is used for edema, bronchial asthma, atherosclerosis, cough and poisoning. In China, pomelo is used as a medicine for stomach upset.
12. Despite the tremendous benefits of pomelo, it is very low in calories. If you eat a pomelo at night instead of eating, then for weight loss this is a sure and effective step.

Pomelo composition

Pomelo has a unique scent. The number of calories in this exotic fruit is only 38 kcal per 100 grams. Pomelo contains vitamins PP, A, C and some B vitamins. It contains such minerals as: calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and sodium.

Benefits of pomelo peel

Not only the pulp is valued in the pomelo. Its peel has a pleasant smell and contains several beneficial properties. It is in the peel of the pomelo a large number of vitamin P, which relieves the body of excess estrogen and resists gastrointestinal diseases. This peel tastes bitter. It is dried and added to tea. It is the peel that gives the tea an unforgettable taste and aroma.

The benefits and harms of the pomelo fruit

The benefits and harms of the pomelo fruit cannot be judged unequivocally. There are some contraindications that prohibit the use of this exotic fruit. Citrus allergy is one such contraindication. It is worth limiting the use of pomelo with, duodenum and increased acidity of the stomach. If these diseases are in an exacerbation stage, then the use of pomelo must be abandoned. You should not overeat pomelo even for those people who do not have the above diseases.

Pomelo can be used to prepare a wide variety of dishes, but it is still better to use it fresh. If you process this fruit thermally, the main amount of vitamins will decrease many times or disappear altogether.

We continue our series of articles on the benefits and dangers of food. Today's theme is a wonderful exotic pamela or pomelo fruit. It is the largest citrus fruit in diameter and one of the richest in nutrients.

Unlike guava and pitahayas, the pomelo fruit is not so tender and is quite easy to transport, it is stored for a long time and is unpretentious. It is for these reasons that we have the opportunity to buy it in almost any supermarket and at a reasonable price. This is an indisputable plus of the pamela fruit, because you manage to break out on vacation only once, maximum 2 times a year - this is not enough to get enough of super-tasty exotic fruits.

Pamela fruit - general information

Pomelo is a type of citrus fruit. They call it differently - pomelo, pamela, pompelmus, sheddock, maxim citrus. Pomelo trees are found mainly in Southeast Asia, as well as in some states of the United States and Israel.

There are 3 types of pomelo:

1.Red. Fruit with red flesh, sour taste, with bitterness. Its shape is oval, the size of a small grapefruit, only the rind is green. It was this type of pomelo that was crossed with an orange and got a grapefruit.

2. Pink. Pulp color pink, has a lot of seeds, tastes sweet and juicy. It is considered a good anthelmintic agent.

3. White. This pomelo is larger in size, reaching a weight of 1-2 kilograms. Its shape is pear-shaped, and the flesh is white and sweet.

Application... Delicious candied fruits and marmalade are obtained from sweet pomelo. In Thailand, pamela is made from jam and canned different ways... Of course, it is best to eat pomelo fresh, as it is more beneficial than after processing.

Pomelo - useful properties

Like other types of citrus fruits, pomelo is primarily rich in vitamin C, but it has a clear advantage - a small amount of citric acid, which is contraindicated for those who have problems with the health of the stomach and digestive system.

In addition to vitamin C, pomelo is rich in B vitamins, beta-carotene and minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper. Additionally, this is a good source. folic acid, what is useful for pregnant women, since it is a very important and necessary substance, especially in the first months of fetal development.

100 grams of pomelo pulp provides daily rate vitamin C.

Calorie content. This is a very low calorie food - it contains about 50 calories per 100 grams.

What else is pamela fruit useful for:

• Has anti-inflammatory properties, in Thailand it is believed that regular consumption of pomelo provides prevention inflammatory processes in the urethra, especially proven to be effective against Escherichia Coli bacteria;

• Improves kidney function;

• Strengthens the immune system, increases the body's resistance and its ability to regenerate cells;

• Helps strengthen teeth and reduces bleeding gums;

• It contains a sufficient amount of iron, which contributes to the production of hemoglobin, which means it is a good prevention of anemia. An indisputable plus of pomelo is that it contains a large amount of vitamin C, which improves the absorption of iron.

We get many minerals with food, but a very, very insignificant amount is absorbed, since they are capricious and need special conditions. Calcium, for example, is one of the most needed, but also the most difficult to assimilate. Only about 20 percent reach their "destination" so to speak, and this figure only decreases with age. That's it. And that's why, such foods that provide all the conditions for micronutrients are very important.

• Regulates blood pressure;

• Prevents the formation of osteoporosis;

• It improves the functioning of the digestive system, as it contains a lot of useful fiber, which also cleanses and frees from toxins.

• It is an ideal product for losing weight, with many benefits and very few calories.

• Flavonoids, essential oils and antioxidants contained in pomelo make it a real fighter against the formation of cancer cells. And strong immunity is important in this fight.

• It is very useful in the treatment of atherosclerosis. Studies have shown a significant improvement in patients' well-being after just a couple of months of regular consumption of the pomelo fruit.

• Improves the functioning of the heart and cardiovascular system.

• Improves performance and concentration.

In general, a healthy and quite affordable fruit for us, why not buy more often and please yourself and your loved ones?

How to eat pomelo, how to choose and store

They eat pomelo in different ways, but the easiest way is to just peel it, by the way, it is much easier to peel it than an orange or grapefruit, then the slices are separated. The film is removed from them. Delicious pulp remains ready for use.

You should choose a pamela in which the bark is elastic, without dents and brown spots. The pomelo should not be too soft, this is a sign that it has begun to deteriorate inside. The best fruit is the one that is smaller but heavier - this means that the bark is thinner and the flesh is more juicy.

Unpeeled pomelo will keep in the refrigerator for about 2-3 weeks. If you have already peeled the fruit, then you will have to eat it no more than 2-3 days later.

Watch an interesting video on how to choose a pomelo:

Contraindications and harm to pamela

Some citrus fruits have such a feature that they disrupt the absorption of various medicines. In particular, this applies to grapefruit and pomelo. So, it is not recommended to use these fruits during the period of treatment for various infections and diseases, and in the presence of chronic diseases, it is better to consult a doctor before introducing any new product into your diet.

It is only in relation to some medications that absorption decreases, while in relation to others, the situation is completely opposite. Bumblebee increases their effect, which is also bad.

The effect of pamela on the body lasts for three days, so keep this fact in mind and do not eat pamela and grapefruit during treatment.

Bonus. Recipes with pomelo

• Thai salad with pomelo "Yum Som O"

One of the most popular traditional Thai salads. Usually made with shrimp and pomelo or grapefruit.

Ingredients: 200 grams of pomelo pulp, 1 clove of garlic, 1 small onion, some fresh mint leaves, 100 grams of peeled shrimp, salt.

Refueling: 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons fish sauce and a little sugar to taste.

Cooking. Peel the pomelo, divide the pulp with your hands into small particles, fry the onion and garlic in a pan, and do the same with shrimps. Put the salad on a plate: first the pomelo, then the onion and garlic, shrimp, sprinkle with chopped mint on top and season with a mixture of lime juice and fish sauce.

• Vietnamese salad with pomelo

Ingredients: 1 medium pomelo, 1 cucumber, 1 small onion, 1 carrot, 50 grams of roasted peanuts, some fresh mint.

Refueling: 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 minced garlic clove.

Preparation... Divide the pomelo pulp into small pieces with your hands, cut the carrots and cucumber into strips, mix all the ingredients and add the dressing. Salad ready.

Fruit pamela (pomelo) is a healthy, affordable, and also low-calorie miracle that deserves much more attention. If you choose the right fruit, then you will be surprised by the sweetness and juiciness of this fruit.

Pomelo is not as popular in our country as other citrus fruits. But still there are admirers of this fruit.

They value sheddok (the second name of the product) for its interesting sweet and sour taste with a slight bitterness, delicate aroma, slightly reminiscent of the smell of a banana, and dryish flesh.

The peel of the fruit is also used - it is dried and added to tea. If we touch upon the question of the benefits of the pomelo, then we can be sure that it is worthy to be on our tables.

What is special about pomelo

Originally, this fruit grew in Malaysia, Fiji and Tonga, in the southeastern part of Asia. As early as 100 BC. NS. the pomelo was common in China. The delicacy came to Europe much later - in the 14th century.

And he was nicknamed Sheddock in honor of Captain Sheddock from England, who brought pompelmus seeds to the West Indies in the 16th century. Today, the fruit is cultivated in many countries in Asia, including Japan, Thailand, India, Vietnam, etc.

The pomelo has one peculiarity - it is the largest representative of the Citrus genus. The most massive fruits weigh up to 10 kg, their diameter reaches 30 cm.The sheddock has a relatively thick rind - 2-4 cm.

The color of ripe fruits is yellowish-green, the flesh is mostly white, and the shape is spherical or pear-shaped... The Thongdi variety has a dark green rind and a pink interior.

The chemical composition of pompelmus

Sheddock is very attractive in terms of its calorie content - only 38 kcal per 100 g of product. For those who are losing weight - the most it, because pomelo quickly creates a feeling of satiety.

If we consider the quantitative composition of the fruit, you will notice that it is not very rich. But it contributes to the overall balance of essential substances:

• beta-carotene - 30-100 mg;
• vitamins B1, B2, B6;
• vitamin C - 61 mg (this is 2/3 of the daily value);
• vitamin PP - 0.22 mg;
• proteins - 0.76 g;
• fats - 0.04 g;
• carbohydrates - 8.62 g;
• dietary fiber - 1 g;
• macronutrients: potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, sodium;
• trace elements: iron, manganese, copper, zinc.

Also pomelo is rich essential oils that spread the characteristic aroma. These components are very valuable for the body.

As you may have noticed, sheddock is rich in vitamin C, which has a beneficial effect on the immune system. Now, specifically about the beneficial properties of pomelo:

1. Saturates the body with vitamins and minerals, and this has a good effect on its work: metabolic processes occur faster, and the state of health improves by an order of magnitude.

2. In the best way affects the condition of the heart and blood vessels... The fruit is able to reduce high blood pressure and even out the work of our "motor", in particular, to stabilize its rhythm.

3. Drink one pomelo every day and you will strengthen the myocardium. This is possible due to the sufficient amount of potassium.

4. The product prevents the development of thrombosis, strengthens blood vessels and makes them elastic.

5. Sheddock removes excess cholesterol, thereby preventing the development of atherosclerosis.

6., concentrated in pomelo slices, have a detrimental effect on viruses, bacteria and thereby accelerate recovery. And vitamins A and C help them in this.

7. Sheddock relieves inflammation well, so if you have a cold, do not exclude it from the diet.

9.Pomelo helps eliminate symptoms of poisoning and facilitates the rehabilitation period.

10. Pompelmus has antioxidant properties. It removes half-life products and free radicals from the body. Helps prevent cancer from occurring.

11. Improves well-being during chemotherapy, promotes accelerated recovery after serious illnesses and surgical interventions.

12. The fruit is very beneficial for pregnant women.... Sheddock normalizes metabolism and relieves symptoms of toxicosis.

13. The presence of folic acid makes pompelmus useful for women in position, because it has a good effect on the formation of the fetus, especially its central nervous system.

14. Pomelo improves performance because it stimulates the blood supply to the brain.

15. Improves concentration and memory.

16. Restores vitality, gives energy, improves mood and keeps the body in good shape. Useful for those who work hard physically, and for athletes.

17. Reduces the rate of accumulation of adipose tissue cells, which helps to effectively fight excess weight. For pregnant women, this property is also important, as it allows you to gain at least a kilogram and provide the fetus with a normal weight.

18. Restores the work of the pancreas.

19. Excellent thirst quencher, which is especially pleasant in the hot season. In this case, pomelo is superior to orange and grapefruit.

20. Fruit rind is also beneficial. It is saturated with vitamin P, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the stomach and intestines.

In cosmetology, sheddock also takes its place of honor. On the basis of its extract, wonderful products for hair, face and body skin are made.

Pomelo wraps allow you to adjust the contours of the body, tighten the skin and smooth out the bumps of cellulite.

Pomelo harm and contraindications

First of all, it is worth giving up this product for those who suffer from citrus allergies. The consequences can range from a mild rash and itchy skin to a swollen throat and choking.

Also, Pompelmus should be abandoned by people with the following diseases:

Caution should be exercised in the use of bronchial asthma.

Keep the sweet spot in mind, as only moderate amounts of pomelo will be beneficial. You can eat no more than half of the average fruit per day.

Even at healthy person an excess of pompelmus in the body can provoke disruptions: insomnia, diarrhea, kidney failure.

Do not indulge yourself with this fruit on an empty stomach. It is better to leave sheddock the role of dessert, then its enzymes will also help to digest heavy food.

A useful product has a peel of the same color without any spots, its thickness is approximately the same throughout the fruit. The top of a good pomelo is dense, no more than 1 cm in diameter. The aroma is pronounced citrus, the size of the fruit is medium.

Before using, be sure to wash the sheddock to remove the wax layer. Most of the valuable substances in the pulp are retained for three days after cutting.

Pomelo is an unusually healthy and tasty fruit from the citrus family. It was eaten several centuries ago - the first mention of the pomelo was found in ancient manuscripts of China. By the way, in this Asian country, the fruit in question was revered as a symbol of prosperity and prosperity. If we talk about pomelo exclusively from a medical point of view, then it can be described as a vitamin bomb, the benefits of which are invaluable in the spring-winter period.

The composition of the pomelo and its calorie content

Nutritional value of 100 g:

• Calories 38 kcal
• Protein 8 g
• Fat 0 g
• Carbohydrates 6 g 7.5%
• Dietary fiber 1 g
• Water 1 g

The fruit in question is simply an incredible amount - it is enough to consume only 150 grams of pomelo to completely cover the daily requirement of vitamin C for the human body. This giant citrus contains antioxidants, fiber, and beneficial trace elements.

It is curious that the calorie content of the pomelo is very low, which attracts those who wish to the fruit - with excellent thirst and hunger quenching, extra pounds will not appear on the body. In addition, pomelo helps cleanse the body and accelerates the breakdown of fats.

Pomelo: the benefits of giant citrus

The fruit in question can be attributed to medicinal, because it:

If the citrus fruit in question is eaten regularly, then the body's endurance will increase, and the mood will improve. And the pomelo is also able to neutralize and remove toxins from the body, is effective remedy from scurvy, has the ability to alleviate the condition of people with cardiovascular diseases, significantly reduces the risk of tumor formation.

Interesting! In China, in general, they actively use not only the pulp of the pomelo, but also its flowers, unripe fruits, and the skin. These parts of the plant are dried and ground into powder, which is then used for indigestion and swelling of various origins.

Not only the pomelo pulp has beneficial properties, but also its rind, which is rich in vitamin P, essential oils and bioflavonoids. The peel will help in the fight against diseases of the stomach, intestines and pancreas, although it will not replace drug therapy. An infusion of the peel of the citrus in question, which is previously dried and crushed, tones the body and strengthens the immune system.

Harm of pomelo, contraindications to use

Pomelo, like all fruits from the citrus family, is a pronounced allergen and therefore must be used with extreme caution by those people who have a predisposition to allergic reactions. It is worth limiting the amount of pomelo used for diagnosed and duodenal ulcers, nephritis and increased acidity of gastric juice.

Note:despite the great benefits of the fruit in question, you should not eat it in large quantities, as this can lead to indigestion, which will manifest itself

Doctors say that the pomelo should be excluded from the diet if a person is being treated with any drugs... This statement is connected with the fact that the citrus in question can either worsen or enhance the therapeutic effect of medications, which can lead to a long course of the disease or to vivid manifestations of side effects.

The use of pomelo in cosmetology

Pomelo pulp belongs to effective cosmetics - for example, a mask made from the pulp of this citrus fruit will provide freshness to the skin of the face, relieve it of toxins from environment... It is not difficult to prepare a mask - you need to mix a part of the pomelo crushed in puree, the same amount of honey and half the amount of lemon juice. The ready-made mixture is applied to the previously cleansed skin of the face and kept for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off the mask only with warm mineral water, and after drying the skin, be sure to use a moisturizer. You can simply treat the skin of the face (naturally, pre-cleansed) with small amounts of pomelo juice - it has the ability to cleanse the surface of the cover from dead cells, and this contributes to its renewal.