Introduction to grapefruit, its effects and nutrition

I wonder if you often eat grapefruit? But I think you may not know some common sense about this fruit. Let me tell you.

Introduction of grapefruit

Pomelo, also known as "Zhuluan", also known as "grapefruit", has a light yellow peel and a flesh color similar to that of Shatian pomelo, with a sour and sweet taste. When ripe, the peel is yellow and the flesh is light red and white. Pomelo is very rich in vitamin C and other nutrients, and is a fruit with low sugar content. It is indispensable on the menu of people who want to lose weight. Pomelo, also known as "wendan", is an evergreen tree of the Rutaceae family. The fruit is much larger than citrus fruits and has a thicker peel. When ripe, the peel is still green, slightly yellowish, the surface is rough, the flesh is juicy, sweet and sour with a slightly astringent taste, and there are many seeds. Pomelo originated in Thailand and the Malay Peninsula, and was later introduced to China. It is widely planted in southern China. Among them, the quality of those produced in Shatian, Guangxi is excellent, so it is called "Shatian pomelo".

Grapefruit has many functions

Some people think that red grapefruit is better than white grapefruit, but in fact, there is little difference between the two. According to traditional Chinese medicine, grapefruit is sweet and sour, cold in nature, and has the functions of strengthening the stomach and digesting food, reducing gas and eliminating phlegm, and lightening the body and pleasing the complexion. Modern medical research has found that grapefruit meat is very rich in vitamin C and insulin-like ingredients, so it has the effects of lowering blood sugar, lowering blood lipids, losing weight, and beautifying the skin. Regular consumption has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and vascular sclerosis, and has the function of strengthening the body and beautifying the skin for obese people.

Grapefruit is rich in nutrients

Grapefruit not only has high nutritional value, but also has the effects of strengthening the stomach, moistening the lungs, replenishing blood, clearing the intestines, and facilitating bowel movements. It can promote wound healing and has a good auxiliary effect on septicemia. In addition, because grapefruit contains physiologically active substances such as glycosides, it can reduce blood viscosity and reduce the formation of blood clots, so it also has a good preventive effect on cerebrovascular diseases such as cerebral thrombosis and stroke. There are also taboos in eating grapefruit. People with spleen deficiency and diarrhea will have diarrhea after eating grapefruit because they have weak absorption and conversion capabilities for food nutrients.