Pomelo Fruit Health Benefits Nutritional Facts | Pomelo Fruits

Pomelo fruit is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin B, beta-carotene and also folic acid. Pomelo has impressive health benefits like boosting immunity system, improving bone strength, digestion, maintenance of blood pressure, healthy skin, growth of long hair, prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

What Is Pomelo?

Pomelo fruit is one of the several biggest fruits in citrous family. Pomelo is also called a pummelo or shaddock. It belongs to Rutaceae family. Color of pomelo pulp is white, mild yellow or pink. Pomelo pulp has a fairly sweet taste.  Pomelo is pear shaped and ripens to orange, yellow and red. It is native to china and Malaysia.

Nutritional Facts Of Pomelo:

Pomelo is loaded with vitamins, minerals and proteins.

Minerals:

Pomelo contains 216 mg (5% of RDA-Recommended Dietary Allowance) of potassium, 17 mg (2% of RDA) of phosphorus, 0.017mg (1% of RDA) of manganese, 0.11mg (1% of RDA) of iron and 6mg (2% of RDA) of magnesium.

Vitamins:

Pomelo contains 61 mg (73% of RDA) of vitamin C, 0.036 mg (3% of RDA) of vitamin B6, 0.034 mg (3% of RDA) of thiamine and 0.027 mg (2% of RDA) of Riboflavin.

Proteins:

0.76g of protein present in the pomelo.

Fat:

0.04 g of fat present in the pomelo. Pomelo contains 9.62g of carbohydrates present in the pomelo.

Health Benefits Of Pomelo Fruit:

1. Prevention Of Urinary Track Infection:

Urinary infection is generally brought on by bacteria. Urinary tract infection could affect any area of the system. Pomelo contains high amount of vitamin C. Vitamin C increases acid level in urine and also fight against urinary tract infection.

2. Immunity System:

Pomelo contains good source of vitamin C. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, helps to increase white blood cell activity and also fights against fever, cold, cough and other infections.

3. Cardiovascular Disease:

Pomelo has high concentration of potassium. Potassium helps to reduce bad cholesterol in the body and proper functioning of the heart. Pomelo juice also helps to clear arterial deposits in the body, thereby reducing the risks of heart strokes and heart attacks.

4. Stronger Bones:

Pomelo contains potassium which helps to keep bones strong. Pomelos prevent osteoporosis and bone weakness throughout the body. Weakness of bones may cause Arthritis disease. This disease is common for elderly people. You can read our previous post on Arthritis Disease, Symptoms, Prevention, Precautionary tips to know more about Arthritis problems and prevention tips.

5. Tooth Care:

Pomelo contains vitamin C; it helps to produce collagen. Collagen keeps the teeth strong. Deficiency of vitamin C can cause bleeding of gums, loose teeth. Adding pomelo in your diet  can make your teeth healthy.

6. Blood Pressure:

Pomelo contains very good source of potassium. Potassium helps to promote blood circulation in the body and reduces the heart attacks, and atherosclerosis.

7. Aids In Weight Loss:

Pomelo contains low fat, pomelo helps to decrease the sugar and starch content in the body which helps in weight loss. Pomelo also contains fiber which keeps you full for longtime.

8. Digestion:

Pomelo contains high amount of fiber. This promotes healthy digestion and reduces the diseases like diarrhea and constipation.

9. Healthy Skin:

Pomelo is rich in antioxidants. Daily consumption of pomelo helps  the skin to reduce  acne, pimples, skin dryness, wrinkles and fine lines.

10. Grows Long Hair:

Pomelo contains minerals like calcium, sulphur, zinc, iron and calcium and also contains vitamin A, Vitamin C and vitamin B1 which help to prevent the hair fall and dandruff. Pomelos promote hair growth.

11. Prevents Cancer:

Pomelo fruit contains high amount of antioxidants, fiber and bioflavonoids, which help to prevent breast and pancreatic cancer. Fiber helps to protect body from the colon cancer.

Caution:

Pomelo contains high amount of C and potassium. So it is dangerous for liver and kidney patients. Pomelo is also dangerous for hypotension patients because it aggravates lower blood pressure.

Read and Understand:

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