Pomelo is an increasingly popular fruit, so much so that it can be found in ethnic shops and supermarkets. It is a true concentrate of vitamins and minerals , rich in beneficial properties and with a typical citrus flavor, a family to which it belongs. Pomelo is a crisp citrus fruit native to South and Southeast Asia. It is usually pale green to yellow when ripe, with sweet white (or, more rarely, pink or red) flesh and very thick albedo. It is the largest citrus fruit, 15–25 centimeters in diameter, and usually weighing 1–2 kilograms.
Pomelo: properties and benefits
Pomelos are highly nutritious and a rich source of vitamin C and a wide variety of minerals. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), one pomelo fruit contains:
- Energy – 231 calories
- Fiber – 6.09 g
- Protein – 4.63 g
- Carbohydrate – 58.6 g
- Vitamin C – 371 mg
- Potassium – 1320 mg
Pomelo also contains a good amount of potassium, which keeps your heart healthy. It also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, bioflavonoids, healthy fats, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and enzymes. It contains a high amount of beta-carotene and folic acid that are very beneficial for pregnant women .
Eating it is therefore an excellent choice, especially for these reasons:
– Strengthens the immune system
– It is a natural antioxidant
– Acts as an anti-inflammatory
– Stimulates collagen production
– It is excellent for digesting
– Give concentration
– It is an invigorating for muscles
– Regulates blood sugar levels
– Donate energy ready to spend
– Adjust the pressure
– Protects the urinary tract
– Regulate cholesterol
– Contributes to weight loss
– Stimulates fat burning
Obviously, pomelo can also have contraindications . Like grapefruit, it is not recommended if antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs and anticoagulants are used. More generally, those taking drugs should therefore seek advice from their doctor.