Pomelo fruit composition and useful properties

Pomelo fruit composition and useful properties
 Pomelo - a tropical fruit that belongs to the family of citrus fruits. It is delicious and very useful, as it has healing properties. In Europe, pomelo became known in the 14th century, but the proper application of this fruit then did not get. In appearance it is quite a large fruit with a very thick skin and fibrous pulp. Pomelo grows in Southeast Asia, Central and South America, Japan, India and others. Countries. In Russia this fruit often gets from Israel.  

Composition pomelo

Pomelo recognized considered low-calorie foods with lots of nutrients, thanks to these qualities, it is often used in the preparation of different diets and weight loss schemes. It consists of: B vitamins, A and C, a little bit of fat, protein, fiber, carbohydrates, beta-carotene and useful to our body minerals - sodium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, potassium and others.

Useful properties of pomelo

Due to the high content of potassium in the fruit, pomelo has a positive effect on the heart. Essential oils, which are also part of the help to overcome viral diseases. Limonoids known as natural products with unique properties. They are able to block the growth of malignant tumors, cancer, help the body cope with diseases of the nervous system, prevent cataracts. Limonoids improve mood, making your body more resilient. It is worth noting also that pomelo perfectly strengthens the immune system, which is why parents often buy it in the shops and markets for their children. Besides pomelo accelerates the decomposition of fats and proteins, improving digestion. Fruit pulp and juice remarkably quench their thirst and hunger, prevent the development of atherosclerosis and normalize blood pressure.

In some countries the use pomelo character asthmatic diseases. And also, for example, in Malaysia and China, on the basis of the fruit produce medicinal ingredients that are used for alcohol poisoning, stomach disorders, tumors, abdominal pain, cough, and swelling.

Contraindications to the use of pomelo

Pomelo, like other citrus fruits, is not recommended to use for people with peptic ulcer disease, and increased gastric acidity, hepatitis and acute nephritis. Also, do not take this fruit as food for people who are allergic to citrus.

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