Biggest and healthiest: 5 reasons to include pomelo in your diet

Pomelo is the largest citrus fruit. It can weigh up to 2 kg. It tastes like a grapefruit and a tangerine at the same time. The fruit is characterized by a thick rind of yellow or green color, hard film on the slices and sweet and sour taste with slight notes of bitterness.

Pomelo is a low-calorie fruit. One piece contains about 230 calories, so nutritionists are positive about it. But there are other positive aspects of this fruit:

Prevents dehydration

The juicy and not too sweet flesh of pomelo contains copper and potassium - this duo of micronutrients regulates the balance of fluids in the body, preventing dehydration. If you are not too fond of drinking water, eat pomelo and replenish your body fluids with this fruit.

Heals the heart

Pomelo reduces the level of "bad" cholesterol, which causes heart disease and clogs the vessels of the heart. Doctors have studied the effects of concentrated pomelo extract and concluded that its consumption reduces triglyceride levels by up to 21%, total cholesterol by 6% and "bad" cholesterol by 41%.

Regulates the activity of the gastrointestinal tract

Pomelo has a lot of coarse fiber - they stimulate the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, gently cleansing the intestines of undigested food debris and removing toxins.

Relieves headaches

Pomelo rinds contain essential oils, the inhalation of which can help fight headaches. After eating the fruit, do not throw the peel away - leave it on a plate or napkin in the room you are in at the moment. After a while, you will feel the pain recede.

Makes the skin beautiful

Essential oil of pomelo can reduce the production of melanin in the skin, which improves its color and structure. But it is necessary to take into account that the oil can be applied to the skin only after diluting it with water. And before the beauty procedure it is better to apply a little oil on the inner side of the wrist - this will help you understand if you are allergic to essential oil.