The difference between pomelo and grapefruit and the benefits of eating grapefruit

Pomelo and pomelo are two fruits that look very similar, but judging from their names, they are two different things. People who like to eat pomelo want to know what the difference is between them. Today, the editor will make a special introduction in this regard, so that everyone can understand more about pomelo and pomelo, and also let everyone know the benefits of eating pomelo to the body.

The difference between pomelo and grapefruit

1. Origin

The origin of pomelo and pomelo, because pomelo itself is a kind of pomelo fruit, it is a hybrid variety of pomelo. Ordinary pomelo is mostly produced in Rui'an, Pingyang and Southeast Asia in China, while pomelo, a special pomelo, is only produced in Yuhuan, China. It is a delicious fruit with particularly high nutritional value.

2. Appearance

There are some differences in appearance between pomelo and grapefruit. Most grapefruits are relatively flat in appearance and are relatively large in size. After removing the peel, the flesh particles inside are relatively large. The outer color is yellowish, and the peel is relatively thick. The appearance of pomelo is relatively slender, and its peel is green with yellow, the peel is relatively thin, and the flesh particles inside are relatively small.

3. Taste

There are also some differences in taste between pomelo and grapefruit. Pomelo is a sweet and sour, refreshing fruit with a large amount of juice, while ordinary grapefruit has a sour taste of lemon and a distinct bitter taste when eaten, which is also an important difference between it and pomelo.

Benefits of eating grapefruit

1. Nourishes the lungs and reduces phlegm

Grapefruit is the most delicious fruit that is most suitable for people to eat in autumn and winter. It can supplement vitamins for the human body, nourish yin and moisten dryness, and moisten the lungs and reduce phlegm. The vitamin C and other active ingredients it contains can eliminate inflammation in the lungs and trachea, and can expand the trachea, allowing the human body to keep breathing unobstructed. People can significantly alleviate symptoms such as coughing and asthma by eating grapefruit.

2. Prevent high blood pressure

Preventing high blood pressure and protecting the cardiovascular system are also important benefits of eating grapefruit, because grapefruit is rich in vitamin C and carotene. It also contains some hesperidin and vitamin P. These substances can directly act on the human cardiovascular system, dilate blood vessels, promote blood circulation, reduce blood viscosity, and increase the permeability of human capillaries. It can keep human blood pressure stable and prevent the body from developing diseases due to high blood pressure.