Pomelo is an excellent 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, of course, will be appreciated by losing weight people and maintaining their weight.

Pomelo can be eaten either as an independent mono-product, or as part of fruit salads, ice cream decorations, candied fruit making ...

Pomelo - a seasonal fruit, it appears in our stores in the winter, which, of course, has a positive effect on its use in the “winter diets” and vitamin supplements in the winter.

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

Pomelo - what kind of fruit?

Pomelo is an exotic citrus fruit originating in China. Also, 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 the seeds of the pomelo to the West Indies in the 17th century from the Malaysian archipelago.

The fruit of the pomelo 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 distinguished by a softer and more pleasant taste. The fruit is round, slightly extended to the peduncle, which makes it a bit like a huge pear.

The fruit is covered with a thick peel, the thickness of which can reach two centimeters, which ensures high preservation of the fruit.

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

The taste of the broom is sour - sweet, with a light, barely noticeable aftertaste of bitterness. It is much sweeter and less bitter than grapefruit, but it has a milder “citrus” taste than oranges or tangerines.

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

How to choose Pomelo

When choosing Pomelo, there are no special secrets and subtleties. It is usually sufficient to carefully examine and touch the fetus 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 are usually harvested a bit immature, processed with special tools, and wrapped in a film or mesh for preservation.

However, citrus fruits do not have the ability to ripen, as is the case, 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 dense, elastic, without dents, rotten or broken spots, and without thickenings. Ideally, if the crust will have a uniform color.
2. Feel the fruit with your hands. If to the touch you feel the presence of incomprehensible thickenings on the fetal body, or in some places it is squeezed 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 it can be compared with other specimens, it indicates that the fruit has not ripened, and you are likely to buy a thick crust framing the unripe fruit instead of tasty and juicy citrus. The larger and heavier the fruit, the greater the likelihood of its ripening, which positively affects the taste of the acquired Pomelo.

Health benefits and harms pomelo

When consumed, a pomelo, despite the obvious obvious advantages, there are contraindications. For example, due to the fact that the pomelo belongs to citrus fruits, 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 the 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
   ethacrylic 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 properties of pomelo, beneficial to health - is its mineral and vitamin composition. A large amount of potassium, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C when consumed pomelo benefit our body:

1. Normalize blood pressure and the work of the cardiovascular system.
2. The presence of potassium improves the condition with 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. Eating pomelo improves vitality, improves mood, and helps fight depression, improves performance.
5. The presence of calcium helps to strengthen bone tissue, promotes healing of wounds, accelerates the healing process with prolonged illnesses.
6. As mentioned earlier, pomelo is an excellent helper for losing weight and spending fasting days and mono diets. Low calorie and metabolic rate will appreciate all losing weight.
7. The pomelo also has a little secret: he is a wonderful aphrodisiac, improving intimate function and increasing the sexual activity of men. In addition, the use of this citrus during a hangover syndrome will reduce the symptoms of poisoning and will quickly return to normal.
8. The fruit is also useful for the elderly, who, like no one, need additional servings of vitamins.

In which cases can not eat a pomelo

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

Pomelo can not be consumed:

1. In case you are allergic to citrus fruits.
2. You can not eat nursing mothers: you still may not know how your child's body responds to citrus fruits.
3. You can not give pomelo to children up to a year - the child may be allergic to citrus fruits. Pomelo is also given to older children in small quantities, for the same reason.
4. Refuse to eat pomelo if, after you eat, you feel heaviness in the stomach, heartburn, or other unpleasant sensations.
5. You can not eat pomelo and in cases if you suffer from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, stomach ulcer, increased acidity of the stomach.

How to eat pomelo

Usage options depend on your fantasies.

Pomelo can be consumed both in its peeled form, like an ordinary tangerine, orange or grapefruit, and used in various salads, or in the preparation of meat dishes, which include citrus fruits.

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

Before consuming a pomelo, first you need to peel it off the peel and film on which the slices of the pomelo are covered.

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

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

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

Further, it is also necessary to make cuts with neat movements directly on the peel along the entire fruit, as is done in the photograph. If you see that the place near the stalk (elongated upper part of the fruit) is slightly rotten, or has damage, cut a little more.

As a result, after you have made incisions throughout the fetus, it can be easily peeled (also see the photo pomelo).

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

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

As you can see, this citrus fruit can be cleaned without any difficulties.

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

I can offer you several options for salad recipes with pomelo

Fruit salad with pomelo:

Ingredients: banana - 1 pc., Kiwi - 1 pc., Apple - 1 medium, mandarin duck - 1 pc., Pomelo - half the fruit, yogurt - one glass.

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

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

Kiwi - peel, cut into circles, spread on top of a banana. Water yogurt.

Tangerine - peel, spread the slices with another layer of salad. Water the yogurt again.

Pomelo - peel, remove the skin from the slices, leaving only the juicy portion of the lobule, divide the lobule into small pieces and spread on top of the salad.

You can eat such a salad with pomelo immediately. You can’t keep it for a long time, since the fruits give juice, and salad for a long time, especially at room temperature, can turn into a sweet mess.

In the video below - one of the options for fruit salads with pomelo:

Salad with pomelo and smoked chicken:

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

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

Pomelo slices are cleaned of the film, divided into small pieces.

Tear lettuce into small pieces.

We mix it all, season with mayonnaise or olive oil. Sprinkle crushed nuts on top.

This salad is suitable for any feast, and for the usual dinner with the whole family.

Salad with pomelo and shrimp:

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

Boil eggs, peel and cut into strips.

Boil shrimp, peel.

We clean the broom, 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 decorated with mint leaves or lettuce.

Pomelo as a standalone product

Also, the pomelo is perfectly used in its usual form: peeled, peeled off the film, removed the bones, and we eat, receiving from it not only pleasure, vitamins, but also a very small number of calories.

Pomelo can be used during fasting days.

Due to its low calorie content, pomelo, like many fruits, is great for spending fasting days and short mono diets.

Just in case, I remind you that 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 if you feel unwell, your health condition has worsened, and weakness and malaise have appeared.

Not so long ago on the shelves of our stores appeared not quite usual for Russians large fruits called pamela or another pomelo.

Tempted, in the last couple of decades, with all kinds of rare exotic exotic fruits, the inhabitants of our cities do not really like this overseas fruit, despite its relatively low price, but in vain.

Pamela deserves more attention for many factors. Usually what they offer looks pretty pretty, but ...

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People who first come across this new fruit for them, often before buying, try to find out from the seller what it is and what it is eaten with. Standing nearby, you can hear a bunch of questions from customers: how is pamela, what is calorie, what is the use and harm of it, where and how is pamela growing, can it be used for weight loss? In response, you can hear such that the ears fade. One merchant, who looked like a guy in the Caucasus, said that it was such a new kind of mandarin, the second one, Tajik or Uzbek, claimed that it was a special kind of melon that grows far in the desert.

And one lady from the crowd generally said that this is a genetically modified grapefruit and it is impossible to eat it in any case because cancer can develop from it. After listening to all these fables, we decided to write this short review in order to give reliable information about the nutritional and medicinal properties of this new fruit for us, as well as some warnings for its use. We hope that it will be useful to know both buyers and unlucky sellers, so that they would not mislead us.

Where and how does a pomelo grow?

Well, firstly, the pomelo belongs to the citrus family, i.e. it is a relative of mandarins, oranges and grapefruit. By the way, this is not a kind of grapefruit, but an independent species. In size, it is much larger than the citrus fruits known to us. The taste is also slightly different. The homeland of the pomelo or pompius is the south of China and the equatorial islands of the Pacific Ocean. In particular, it is quite common in the Cook Islands. In the 15th century, Pomeplius came to Europe, spread to Barbados, on the islands of the Caribbean. Now it is growing quietly in Taiwan, southern Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Tahiti, California, and even Israel.

Since the English navigator Sheddock brought this fruit to Europe, in some places a name was fixed for him by his name, it is called a sheddog. At home in China, this fruit is especially popular. The Chinese consider this fruit a kind of symbol of prosperity and give it for the New Year so that prosperity and good fortune come to the house. Maybe that's why the Chinese guarded these fruits in secret from strangers for so long.

Pomelo trees are quite high, sometimes reach a height of 8-10 meters. On the branches there are large glossy leaves and many inner thorns, some varieties without thorns.

Pamela blooms in large white flowers, the fruits grow either individually or in 6-8 pieces in close proximity to each other. Fruits are large, ranging in size from two to three kilograms, sometimes up to 10 kg are also found.

The peel is dense yellow-green. Under the skin are large lobules and large seeds. The aroma is quite pleasant like all citrus fruits.

Pamela, although outwardly resembles a grapefruit or an orange, is much larger in size, and to taste, it is also completely different, less sweet with a small pleasant bitterness. The peel is rather thick on the outside, dense, and peels off quite easily. Inside, the fruit is divided into large slices, which easily break up into peculiar fleshy juicy threads.

What calorie pomelo?

Pomelo is a low calorie product. 100 grams of pulp contains no more than 35-40 kcal. But its nutritional properties are such that after eating three hundred - four hundred grams of pamela pulp, a person feels fullness. This her property is very valuable in a diet for weight loss, ate - it seems and is full, I do not want to eat and at the same time received a minimum of calories. But, nevertheless, it contains quite a lot of different trace elements: calcium, potassium, iron, sodium, phosphorus. Fiber is only 0.5% -0.7%, protein 0.4% -0.8%, fat 0.1% -0.3%. There are vitamins A, C, B1, B2, B5, B9. According to the recommendations of nutritionists, Pamela is good to use both for fasting days and for a mono-diet.

Pomelo fruit - benefits and harms

This fruit is very juicy, perfectly quenches thirst and hunger. It is very rich in essential oils, antioxidants and ascorbic acid. At home, pomelo is widely used in the treatment of colds. Pamela juice is rich in flavonoids, which weaken the effect of free radicals that cause aging of cells, and also has antiseptic properties and the ability to strengthen the immune system. Seed extract has been successfully used in the treatment of infectious diseases of the skin and mucous membrane, in the treatment of eczema, fungal infections, psoriasis. The pulp of the fetus has a beneficial effect on the digestive system, it absorbs toxins, improves the breakdown of protein and fats, cleanses the liver, pancreas and intestines.

In fact, a pomelo is a natural antibiotic. It is successfully used for the prevention of the body with low hemoglobin, with atherosclerosis, with high blood sugar, with hypertensive heart diseases. Pomelo helps to improve vision in the dark. The use of pamela in food increases hemoglobin. Local healers use pamela to prevent the development of cancerous tumors. To do this, use a peel which contains a large number of bioflavonoids that can stop the development of cancer cells. This is especially effective for treating breast cancer in women. How it looks from a scientific point of view is not yet known, but there are a lot of positive examples.

Useful properties - contraindications

Along with the fact that pamela has many useful properties, it must be borne in mind that like any product, it has its contraindications for use, so use the pomelo in food with caution in cases when you are taking medication. This is expressed in the fact that it weakens the absorption process of certain medications used: to lower blood pressure, to eliminate allergies, with elevated cholesterol. As a result, the effectiveness of these drugs is reduced. On the other hand, some medications may have a contrary enhancing effect. Therefore, during treatment with such drugs, it is better to refuse to use or consult with your doctor. Keep in mind that the action of pamela juice in the body lasts for three days.

How to choose a pamela?

When buying, you need to pay attention to their maturity. The shape of the fruit can be different: pear-shaped, flattened or rounded. The color of the ripe fruit can be from light green to golden. The stronger the smell, the more it is ripe and certainly tastier and more healthy. Outwardly, the fetus should not be mechanically damaged: dents, cuts, cracks. The peel should be dense and smooth, with pressure on it should be elastic. Choose fruits with a smooth and shiny skin, hard and heavy, they will have more juice. The pulp of the fruits also comes in different colors: greenish, yellow, pink, and almost red. The taste of ripe fruits is sweet and sour without bitterness. Buy only ripe fruits.

How to eat pomelo?

Pomelo can be eaten in a wide variety of ways. As a main course, as a snack, as a dessert, or just as juice. Most often in tropical countries, in Thailand and in the Philippines, pomelo is eaten fresh with seasoning from chili pepper, sugar, salt and hot pepper. Well, this is certainly an amateur who has a tinned stomach. And for us the best option: just peeled slices like an orange, as an additive in salads, in sauces for fish and meat dishes.

Pomelo for weight loss

Pomelo very effectively improves digestion, creating a gentle alkaline reaction when digesting food. The special enzyme contained in pamelo absorbs fats and reduces the content of sugar and starch in the body. As a result, with regular use, overweight and obese people can lose weight. Juice can be consumed in the morning to increase appetite and tone. In cooking, pamela gives a special taste to the filling, the pulp of this fruit goes well with meat and fish fillings, with fruits and vegetables, with cheeses and spices. It can be safely added to fruit and vegetable salads, in jam, in ice cream and even in cakes. It can be considered a valuable dietary and medicinal product.

Pomelo fruit in cosmetology

Juice, pulp and peel are quite often used in cosmetology. Based on them, ointments, creams, lotions are prepared. These cosmetics can be found on sale, although they are not very common. More often pamela is used as face masks. For example, a moisturizing mask: Take a small piece of pulp, chop it finely and mix with honey and lemon juice. Immediately after cooking, apply on face for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse off the mask with warm green tea. Then apply a moisturizer. This mask is best done at night. After several sessions, the skin will acquire perfect purity and velvety.

In winter, it is very useful to periodically wipe the face with fresh pomelo juice. This will prevent normal winter dry skin. By spring, your skin will noticeably freshen and even rejuvenate. Keep in mind that oily skin should be wiped with fresh undiluted juice pomelo, and for dry skin, use juice diluted in half with water.

For oily skin, a mask of pomelo with kefir is very useful. Clean the slice, add a teaspoon of low-fat kefir, mix everything until a homogeneous consistency. Wipe the skin with juice, and as soon as it dries, apply a mask for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water without soap. For 10 sessions you are a long-term deliverer of oily skin shine.

The inner surface of the peel pomelo is useful to wipe the skin of the body at the sites of skin rash. Applying pamela juice diluted in half with water before sunbathing will give your skin a beautiful chocolate shade.

Do not forget about the rules of storage of this exotic fruit. At room temperature, the fruit can be stored unpeeled for up to one month. The peeled fruit should be stored only in the refrigerator and not more than three days. Under ordinary conditions, it will simply dry out and lose its beneficial and palatability.

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Pomelo is the largest of the citrus fruits. His second name is Sheddock. It looks like a pomelo grapefruit, but it is much sweeter and larger.

Near the stalk is usually located a ledge, giving the fruit a pear-shaped shape. Under the zest there is a white friable layer protecting juicy slices.

Such packaging of natural origin allows you to store and transport the fruit without compromising its characteristics.

The homeland of this citrus is China. It grows in Israel, Vietnam, Thailand. The average weight of one fruit is 1-3 kg. Individual champions reach 10 kg.

Let's talk about the fruit pomelo: what is the calorie content of the fetus, the benefits for the body of women and men, what are its beneficial properties during pregnancy or weight loss, is there any harm to health, contraindications, a lot of other information.

How to choose a good fruit

Keep in mind that a real, fully ripened pomelo will be difficult to hold with one hand - he is very weighty.

Do not buy light fruits. The peel of the fruit should shine, be elastic. It can slip, but should not be too squeezed.

The yellowness of the fetus should be uniform over the entire surface. Dents, darkening, stains are not allowed.

Do not buy a large fruit, but very light- peel in it is more than pulp. It is better to buy medium in size, but heavy citrus.

There are recommendations on how pick a good citrus smell. But it will be difficult to do this, since the fruits are sold packed in polyethylene, which allows them to be kept fresh for 1-2 months.

Chemical composition, calorie content, nutritional and energy value, glycemic index

Delicious and healthy pomelo can consume excess weight without fear.

The calorie content of 100 grams of pomelo pulp is about 32 kcal (about 1 kcal of medium-sized fruit, peeled, will contain about 160 kcal).

Lobules contain many substances necessary for the body.   These are ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, potassium, sodium, and B vitamins.

Product with a low glycemic index (30 units), you can use it even for those who suffer.

Half of a medium-sized fruit will allow you to get enough, quench your thirst and become a good alternative to more high-calorie desserts.

Health benefits, healing qualities

The rich composition of citrus fruits allows it to delight us with its amazing taste and benefit the body. Here are some useful properties of a pomelo.:

• normalization of blood pressure, the work of the cardiovascular system. There is a problem? Add a little exotic to your life;
• a large amount of vitamin C helps strengthen immunity, the fight against colds, viral, infectious diseases;
• essential oils in the composition are also useful for the immune system;
• potassium has a beneficial effect on the heart, heart muscle;
• the fruit helps fight hypertension, prevents the formation of blood clots in blood vessels;
• it is useful for a tendency to depression, weakness, fatigue. The fetus will return vitality, give vitality, give a good mood;
• being an anti-inflammatory and emollient, the product will help those who suffer from various inflammatory diseases;
• the effect of pomelo on cancer cells has been proven. Regular use of the product will prevent their reproduction;
• it contains lemonids, which, affecting the body for 24 hours, increase our productivity and improve alertness;
• the flesh of the fruit perfectly satisfies hunger and thirst;
• this citrus is recommended for coughing, asthma, a tendency to swelling, poisoning. It helps fight atherosclerosis;
• there are few calories in the product, so it is good in losing weight. Great is its use for the skin;
• calcium in the fruit helps to strengthen bones, helps to heal fractures. Phosphorus affects the mental activity of a person.

Along with the pulp of the fruit, its peel is very useful, very thick, with a pleasant aroma. There are many bioflavonoids in it, it normalizes the amount of estrogen in the body, improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

The peel has a bitter taste, therefore it is dried, added to tea, jam, other dishes.

Juicecitrus is a valuable source of vitamins A and C. It is sour, with a small bitterness. Experts recommend drinking it for digestive system disorders.

Effect on the body

Consider how the fruit affects certain categories of individuals - men, women and children.

What is beneficial for adult men and women

Benefits for adult men and women - in general strengthening the body, increasing its defensessaturation with useful substances.

Cleansing the body from the inside out, product beneficial effect on skin condition.

Long-term use of the product will ensure the prevention of breast cancer and other oncological diseases.

For men citrus - a wonderful aphrodisiacenhancing intimate function, enhancing sexual activity.

Relieving the symptoms of poisoning, this the fetus is useful in case of a hangover syndrome.

For pregnant and lactating

Is it beneficial for pregnant women? In the absence of allergic reactions, pomelo can be consumed.: the fruit normalizes metabolism, reduces the manifestations of toxicosis arising from the high content of toxic components in the blood.

Also, citrus, used by expectant mothers, will help protect yourself from panic and depression before childbirth.

But lactating women should wait a while with this fruit, since there is a high risk of an allergic reaction in the baby.

For children and the elderly

Kids should not use the product for up to a year. But for preschool and school age children, it can be very useful.

Here is the benefit of pomelo for children: fruit improves concentration, mental abilities, increasing academic performance.

It will protect the child from colds, strengthen his immunity.

But watch out for the reaction to the fruit to prevent allergies.

Is pomelo fruit healthy for the elderly? Providing prevention of vascular problems, strengthening bones, fruit is also valuable for the elderly.   Using it, they will be able to maintain youth and clarity of mind longer.

Potential danger and contraindications

The benefits of citrus are very great. But not everyone can use it.

Is the pomelo harmful, what are the potentially harmful properties of the fruit? It is worth considering:

• with an allergy to citrus fruit is contraindicated. Perhaps a swelling of the throat, asthma attacks and other not the most pleasant symptoms of an allergic reaction;
• do not abuse the product with or the duodenum, with increased acidity of the stomach. And in the period of exacerbation of such diseases, the fruit should be discarded;
• use caution in those who suffer from nephritis, hepatitis.

The rest of the people can include this unique citrus in the diet. Of course, moderation is good in everything.

If the pomelo is new to your menu, start with small doses, look at the reaction of the body, because the product is still exotic for the people of our country.

You now know about the beneficial and harmful properties of pomelo, you need to figure out how to properly use the fruit.

The product must be peeled, then, reaching the fruit slices, pull the fibers out of the film. The film is not harmful, but it is not necessary to eat it, because it is bitter and thick.

The very same pulp you can safely eatsaturating the body with useful substances. You can replace the fruit with your favorite, but unhealthy sweets, add it to salads.

You can eat pomelo at any time. Even using it in the evening, you can not be afraid for the figure.

There are no clear indications of the quantities in which the product can be eaten, but nutritionists recommend not eating more than half a juicy fruit per day.

About the pomelo fruit, see the following video:

In cooking

Pomelo is actively used in cooking around the world. Pulp can be used   for making delicious salads, decorating desserts, sweets.

The peel of the fruit is used for making candied fruit, marmalade, desserts.

The product is combined with other fruits, with cheese, seafood, meat, nuts, therefore there are many recipes with its addition.

Pomelo salad is the best antidepressant:

For weight loss

Is a pomelo useful for weight loss? Low calorie product   can be safely used in the diet of losing weight. It saturates well, without leading to excess weight. You can replace them with desserts that you are used to.

There is even a special diet with pomelo   for weight loss. She suggests such a daily menu:

• in the morning -50 g low-fat cheese, half a citrus;
• for lunch   cook boiled fish with stewed or steamed vegetables;
• afternoon teathe egg will be boiled and the rest of the pomelo;
• dinner   will be as follows: boiled, boiled egg, one and a half pomelo. Tea or coffee is allowed, but without sugar. You can add a teaspoon of honey.

A couple of weeks of such a diet - and you will experience obvious results.

In the treatment of diseases

The very use of pomelo in its fresh form has a therapeutic effect on the body. There are a number of traditional medicine recipesthat are used to combat various problems in the body:

• for the prevention of atherosclerosis. 100-150 g pomelo need to be finely chopped, mixed with a tablespoon of vegetable oil (or sunflower). To clean the walls of blood vessels from cholesterol deposits, use this mixture several times a week;
• with acute bronchitis and wet coughcitrus juice will help. Heat it to 40 degrees, use it in small sips. This will remove sputum from the bronchi;
• to relieve sore throat accompanying sore throat or ARI, clean the slices of the pomelo, squeeze 100 ml of juice from them, dilute it with water in equal proportions. Use the resulting mouthwash throughout the day;
• to cleanse the intestines of toxins and toxins, replace breakfast with half a kilo of pomelo. Next time, eat no earlier than 3-5 hours.

In cosmetology

Many properties of the product allow its use in cosmetology. Pomelo juice is used to restore youthfulness and freshness to facial skin..

If your skin is oily, use it undiluted; if dry, dilute it with boiled water in equal proportions.

There are other recipes for folk cosmetology with this fruit:

• nourishing and moisturizing skin mask. Grind a slice of citrus, mix it with a teaspoon of honey and the same amount of lemon juice.

  The resulting mixture is applied to the skin for 10-15 minutes. To remove the mask, cold green tea is recommended. Then the skin needs to be moisturized with cream. Yolk and oatmeal are also sometimes added to such a mask;

• mask for oily skin. Peel, chop a slice of fruit, mix with a teaspoon.

  Pre-dip a cotton pad in the juice pomelo, wipe the skin. It should dry, then apply a mixture of pulp of citrus and kefir to your face, hold for 15 minutes, then rinse with cold water;

• body Scrub. We will prepare a cleansing and exfoliating scrub from the skin of a pomelo. It must be chopped, mixed with chopped half of lemon, sugar, olive oil. To apply a scrub on the skin which is previously moistened with warm water, slightly rubbing. Leave on for 15 minutes. Then rinse with a contrast shower.

Exotic fruit pomelo - it's tasty and healthy. It diversifies the diet and saturates the body with valuable substances.

In contact with

The largest and one of the most useful citrus fruits is pomelo. Perhaps not everyone had the opportunity to try it, and not everyone knows about the unique properties of this product. It is imported into our country from Taiwan, Thailand, China, Indonesia and Israel. Harvest fruits on large trees that remain green throughout the year. After flowering, citruses ripen, this is a spectacle of amazing beauty, as a result of which very valuable fruits appear on our tables. To get the most benefit, you can’t store them in the refrigerator for more than three days, and in the room it can last a whole month. Why is it worth paying attention to it, and what is the use of fruit pomelo for women and men?

Pomelo-fruit: beneficial properties and contraindications

Valuable Vitamin Composition Pomelo

Pomelo is the richest source, B1, B6, PP. It includes beta-carotene and, as well as a number of macro- and microelements necessary for the body: magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, fluorine, zinc, iron, manganese and copper. As for the energy composition, 100 grams of this citrus contains only 0.4 grams of fat, 0.75 grams of protein, as well as 1 gram of fiber and 8 grams of carbohydrates.

Such a composition allows the use of pomelo for general and restoration of the protective forces of an organism weakened by diseases. It is very useful during a period when a lack of vitamins is especially felt. A number of colds, viral infections and influenza are very sensitive to products containing such an amount of vitamins, so it is worthwhile to include a broomstick in the diet in the spring-autumn period.

Thanks to the essential oils contained in this fruit, the body is charged with vigor, the immune system is restored. The use of citrus contributes to the normalization of the heart, normalizes blood pressure, and also prevents the formation of bad cancer cells in the body.

General beneficial properties of pomelo for the body

People who are prone to overweight, prefer to use a broomstick for weight loss. And this is absolutely the right decision! The substances contained in these fruits have a unique ability to break down fat and proteins, which leads to weight loss. eating this fruit saturates and gives a feeling of complete satiety, and this reduces the amount of food consumed during the day. In addition, the use of such a fruit will not lead to a deficiency of vitamins and substances necessary for the body, as is the case with any diets. In a word, you can lose weight with benefit and pleasure, enjoying the juicy fragrant flesh.

The use of pomelo is recommended for hypertension and has an excellent prophylactic effect on blood vessels,. If you are tired, upset or prone to mood swings and depression, pay attention to this product! He will come to the rescue, help restore vitality and defenses, cheer up and strengthen the nervous system.

The pulp contains a large amount of calcium, due to which bones are restored and strengthened faster, fractures heal more quickly. And the presence of phosphorus in this fetus helps to activate brain activity. Special substances, which are practically absent in other citrus fruits and fruits, are lemonoids. Once in our body, they have a powerful effect on it for 24 hours. This helps to increase productivity, better focus and attention.

By adding this fruit from the king’s table to your diet, you can improve kidney function, and. Due to its high iron content, it activates the production of hemoglobin. This will prevent the development of anemia. Iron is perfectly absorbed, as it enters the body along with vitamin C.

A very effective extract is obtained from citrus seeds, which is used in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, fungal infections of the skin and warts.

What is the fruit of pomelo for men?

Men benefit from the use of pomelo. Firstly, this fruit relieves the symptoms of alcohol poisoning, which alleviates the condition during a hangover. Secondly, this fruit is considered a powerful natural aphrodisiac, which will improve sexual function and increase sexual activity.

According to the healers, this delicious "guest" from the Middle Kingdom improves the process of spermatogenesis. Not without reason, among the Chinese, there is an opinion that a pomelo as a gift to a loved one or to any person symbolizes the wish of man's strength and longevity.

Men, whose daily activity is associated with working with mechanisms and requires increased attention, healers recommend eating this miraculous fruit every morning. Then mindfulness and concentration are guaranteed for the whole day.

Useful properties of pomelo for women

First of all, it is worth noting that this is citrus, which is highly recommended for pregnant women (but in the absence of any allergic reactions). It is able to normalize the metabolic process, and this is necessary for the prevention of toxicosis. The latter, as you know, occurs due to the excessive content of toxic components in the blood. In addition, it is useful for expectant mothers to eat this product to prevent the appearance of excess weight, and in order to protect themselves from depression and worries before the upcoming birth.

It is better for nursing mothers to abandon citrus, since a reaction can occur in a newborn baby.

With prolonged use of this fetus, it is possible to effectively prevent breast cancer and other oncological diseases. According to those who prefer to use folk remedies, a pomelo is even able to stop the growth of already formed dangerous cells. This significantly increases the chances of recovery and getting rid of a dangerous disease.

Fiber, which is contained in citrus, has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the intestine and stimulates its peristalsis. If you eat this overseas fruit for ten days, the libido will increase significantly. The peel added to tea or water lowers the level of estrogen in case of its increased amount in the body.

It is impossible not to say that this product can not only be eaten, but also used as a cosmetic product. It is added to masks, used to rinse hair, used to strengthen nails and cleanse the skin. We will talk about some folk recipes in more detail.

How to choose a pomelo and use?

The effectiveness of its use externally and of eating depends on whether the fruit is chosen correctly. Pay attention to the peel: it should be smooth, the aroma should be quite pronounced and pleasant. Yellowness over the entire surface of the fetus should be uniform. There should be no dents, any spots or darkening on the broomstick. If the fruit is very large in size and light in weight, then the peel in it is larger than the pulp. It is better to choose a small but heavy fruit.

So, beautiful and incredibly healthy citrus is already at your place. We eat a piece, and use the remainder to nourish the skin of the face. Grind the pulp with a knife into small pieces, add a little honey, a few drops of lemon juice. The resulting mass is applied to the skin of the face. It will be most convenient to carry out this procedure lying in a warm relaxing bath, then the liquid consistency of the mask will remain on the face. After 15 minutes, rinse the composition with warm water, apply a nourishing cream to the skin. Repeat this mask can be 1-2 times a week.

To nourish and saturate the skin with vitamins, you can wipe your face with a fresh slice or a napkin moistened with juice. This will reduce oily skin. If you dilute fresh juice in equal proportions with water, you get an excellent tool for nourishing dry skin.

For oily skin, you can also use the following mask: crush one slice of fruit with a fork, mix with a teaspoon of low-fat kefir. The resulting mass will give juice, they need to soak a cotton pad and wipe their face. Once the juice has dried, apply the remaining mass to the skin and leave for 20 minutes. Then rinse your face with cool water. You will see how it refreshes and takes on a healthy shade.

Pomelo in the diet of diabetics

It is possible to alleviate the course of this disease and minimize its manifestation with the help of this exotic. Fresh juice is good for, but it’s better to cook it by hand, without using juicers. So absolutely all substances will be saved. Immediately after eating, you need to drink one hundred grams of the juice obtained.

You can also use pulp, although with diabetes it is still less useful. A day should not eat more than 100 grams of fruit.

Does the pomelo have contraindications for use?

Despite the huge list of advantages and useful properties, this product also has contraindications. To abandon the use of exotic citrus is necessary for those who have increased acidity of the stomach, and also recently underwent surgery due to peptic ulcer or on the esophagus.

As for the propensity for allergies, you can consult your doctor about this. This fruit should not be abused, but it is possible that an experienced doctor will determine that safe rate that will bring only benefits to the body and will not provoke an allergic reaction.

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Hello to everyone who ran into my light! Outside the window, it is already unusually early to darken, causeless sadness now and then rolls around, everyone stocked up with handkerchiefs around, anticipating the season of colds ... And this means that it is time to look for helpers in the fight against autumn illnesses of the body and soul. Meet me! The hero of my monologue today is pomelo - a fruit whose beneficial properties and harm I will try, as always, to sort out "on the shelves."

From this article you will learn:

Pomelo - what kind of fruit is it?

Even being familiar with the pomelo, not everyone knows where and how this fruit grows and what properties it has. Meanwhile, the first documentary references to it were found in Chinese manuscripts and dated to the 1st century BC. Hence the opinion that the birthplace of a delicious fruit is China.

Nevertheless, scientists argue that evergreen trees with large white flowers grew in Southeast Asia, the Fiji Islands, and Malaysia ... however that may be, today's sun-fruits come to our counters mainly from China and Thailand . In Europe, the seeds of the plant did not take root.

An English navigator named Sheddock introduced the pomelo into the territory of the modern islands of the Caribbean, which is why a new exotic fruit was called a sheddock for a long time. There is also a Dutch version of the name of the fruit - pompelmus, which is supposedly translated as "apple-melon."

What is a pomelo? This is the fruit of the eponymous long-lived tree of the genus citrus. He appeared on our market relatively recently, unlike his relative, grapefruit. This is probably why pomelo and consider him a younger brother. Meanwhile, the situation is completely different.

Interesting!   That grapefruit is a hybrid ... but what kind of fruit? His “parents” are an orange and broom! Scientists have not yet fully understood the reasons for such a natural selection, but the fact of parenthood is beyond doubt.

Today, there are several varieties of pomelo, differing in taste, color and shape. Its fruits can be round, oval, pear-shaped, and in the color scheme vary from dark green (even in ripe form) to almost pink. To taste, this fruit is a cross between a bitter grapefruit and a sweet orange. It is less juicy than its citrus counterparts, but the largest - in vivo, a pomelo fruit can grow up to 10 kg! True, these beauties are not brought to us.

Composition and calorie content of fruit

Pomelo fruits are interesting in that they contain a minimum of calories (calories of only 25-35 kcal per 100 grams) and the largest amount of fiber among all citrus fruits.

Important!   It is worth noting that coarse fibers are contained in the peel and pulp of the fetus, and its juicy part consists of water and vitamins and trace elements dissolved in it.

So, in the composition of the fruit there are:

• vitamins: C, A, group B;
• trace elements: potassium, calcium, phosphorus;
• essential oils.

In some quantities, the pomelo contains folic acid, iron, sodium and other substances, but they are so small that this fruit should not be considered as their full source. Therefore, the beneficial properties and possible harm of the sun fruit pomelo are mainly due to the high content of potassium and ascorbic acid in it.

Useful properties of pomelo

Juicy fruit acts as an excellent assistant in the prevention of cardiovascular and viral diseases, is an excellent antidepressant, and it is also used for weight loss. But, first things first.

1. Vitamin C stimulates the synthesis of human interferon, which means it is involved in immunomodulation. Thus, eating pomelo during the cold season naturally activates the immune system to fight viruses.
2. This fruit is recommended for the prevention of atherosclerosis, thrombosis, for the health of the heart muscle and blood vessels.
3. Potassium maintains the level of blood pressure, and therefore products with its high content are popular among hypertensive patients. Daily use of pomelo normalizes blood pressure and prevents its jumps.
4. The peel of this citrus contains a lot of fiber, but because its use contributes to the normalization of the intestines, prevents constipation.
5. Dry peel can be boiled and drunk such a decoction for eating disorders and poisoning. Being a powerful antioxidant, pomelo also relieves hangover.
6. Eating a delicious fruit speeds up the metabolism, which comes in handy for those who are on a diet or doing sports.
7. Pomelo is a natural antidepressant that can reduce irritability and calm outbreaks of aggression and anxiety.
8. A delicious fruit reduces the concentration of sugar in the blood, and therefore is recommended for use in diabetes.
9. Pomelo pulp is widely used in home cosmetology in the preparation of face masks.
10. Some studies claim that eating this exotic fruit helps prevent cancer.
11. The good news for men will be that the broom contains aphrodisiacs that increase sexual desire.

In the best way, the properties of the pomelo are manifested when eaten raw. Ideally - with a thin inner skin. Alas, like grapefruit, it is bitter.

Likbez for the consumer

It is best to buy a pomelo from the end of January to the end of March. The ripening time of its fruits falls on approximately February, therefore, acquiring them at another time, you run the risk of “running into” a product grown on “chemistry”.

How to choose

Usually bright fruit is sold in nets, which can make it difficult to choose, but still do not be too lazy to examine it from all sides. So, a good, ripe fruit is distinguished by:

• uniform coloring;
• the wax shine of the peel;
• strong aroma;
• elasticity (the fetus should be solid enough, but not “stone”).

If you find dark spots on the skin, this indicates that the fruit is starting to deteriorate or has been frostbitten. Greenish islands may be on the peel of an unripe fruit. Like any citrus, the pomelo is quite harsh, but smells nice, but the presence of any extraneous odors is unacceptable.

Interesting!   In some countries, fruit is sold in a food film already half peeled, which is certainly nice, because you do not have to pay for it. But such an innovation has not yet shone for us - and the demand is not the same, and the mentality.

Where to store

1. Ripe pomelo is best stored not in the refrigerator, but in a dark place at room temperature. So he will retain his qualities for a month and a half. Therefore, at the end of the season, fruits can be taken for the future and the last fruit will delight you with a delicious vitamin cocktail in late April - at the peak of spring vitamin deficiency and treacherous colds.
2. A slightly greenish fruit can be placed on the window and periodically turned over. It will mature and taste better.
3. Already peeled pomelo is worth eating right away. Of course, it will lie in the food film on the shelf of the refrigerator for a day or two, but it will be of little use to the body.
4. Dried fruit can be stored in wooden or cardboard containers under a tightly closed lid for up to one and a half to two years.

How to eat

Well, you brought home a little hello from mysterious China. And what to do with it? As it is? Peel like a normal grapefruit and enjoy your meal! Despite the fact that its peel is much thicker than that of any other citrus, it is very easily separated from the pulp, leaving tasty slices. Usually there are from 5 to 8 in each fruit. The thinner membranes, in which the appetizing fibers live, are also removed without problems. But fruit can be eaten with them - it’s so healthy.

You can watch more details on how to “disassemble” a pomelo into spare parts in this video:

In addition, pomelo can be used in many other ways, the recipes of which are full on the Web:

• make juice out of it. the yield will be less than that of other citruses, but the finished drink is sweeter;
• make candied peels from peels;
• cook jam (you can directly with the peel);
• bake pies, pies or muffins with sweet and sour filling;
• make homemade marmalade or sorbet;
• make a spicy sauce for meat dishes;
• dry the zest and throw in a teapot with tea;
• add slices to vegetable and meat salads, seafood dishes.

Those hostesses who are not alien to culinary exoticism will be interested to know that in the homeland of the fruit, sweet soups are prepared from it, and its peel, boiled in sugar, is filled with chocolate. Filipinos eat it as a snack with salt, and in Thailand sugar and powdered chili are added to the salt.

About the glycemic index

Pomelo can be safely included in the diet of a dieter. This citrus has a rather low glycemic index (up to 40 units), which means that it is slowly absorbed. For example, watermelons, bananas, kiwi, mangoes and other sweet fruits saturate faster¸ but the feeling of hunger after them comes, after a very short time.

Such a glycemic index allows even people with diabetes to eat pomelo. 100 grams per day in the form of juice or pulp (with or without peel) is the allowed norm, allowing you to satisfy cravings for sweets and get a whole complex of vitamins without harm to health.

It is useful for athletes to use foods with a low glycemic index an hour and a half before training. Slowly releasing energy, they increase endurance, which means they allow you to perform more strength exercises. Because pomelo is a great snack option before a workout aimed at drawing muscle relief.

Important!   Speaking about the glycemic index, it is worthwhile to understand that it grows during the heat treatment of the product, adding sugar and other ingredients to it. Therefore, jam, candied fruit, sauces, dried and dried pomelo can no longer be called dietary.

Contraindications and harm

Eating pomelo, like any other type of citrus, certainly benefits the body. But there are “lucky ones” who better just leave this fruit on the store counter.

1. These are, first of all, people prone to allergies. If you have an individual reaction to oranges, grapefruits, lemons, then with the use of pomelo it is better not to risk it.
2. Do not eat this fruit for those who have erosive damage to the digestive tract, and also suffer from gastritis or colitis. Pomelo is a sweet and sour fruit, because it irritates the gastric mucosa, provoking exacerbations of existing diseases. For the same reason, the use of this product for people with high acidity of the stomach will bring little pleasure.
3. As already mentioned, the pomelo contains quite a lot of potassium and this does not present a problem for healthy kidneys. Alas, for any diseases of these organs, the use of potassium is recommended to be reduced by at least half, and therefore it is better to abandon the “sunny” fruit.
4. Use caution when using this citrus when coughing. A high concentration of essential oils can cause bronchospasm in sick lungs.

As for the use of fruit during pregnancy, it is a “double-edged sword”. On the one hand, it contains a certain amount of beneficial folic acid, on the other hand, it is a potential allergen that can affect the fragile immune system of the fetus. Pomelo cannot be called a vital product for pregnant women, therefore it is better not to risk it, including it on the menu. By the way, for the same reason, some pediatricians do not recommend giving citruses (including pomelo) to children up to one and a half years old.

Now you have a little acquainted with the sun-fruit of the pomelo itself, with its beneficial properties and potential harm from eating. I hope the information you received was useful and interesting. Leave feedback, tell us what is your experience of friendship with this fruit. And while I tell you: "See you soon!" Be beautiful and healthy!