This fruit is good for the intestines and is rich in fiber – lowers blood sugar and improves lipid profile. Its peel repels moths – Nutrition

Pomelo – the largest of all citruses. Some fruits can weigh about 10 kilograms. Of course, supermarkets usually sell smaller specimens. The publication Doctorpiter.ru figured out what properties this has product and why it’s worth trying, reports Sports.kz.

Benefits of pomelo

Like other citruses, pomelo is rich in vitamins A, B, C, PP. The fruit also contains many dietary fibers that are beneficial for the intestines. And a large amount of fiber helps lower blood sugar levels and improve lipid profile.

Citrus contains a lot of minerals: calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron.

Pomelo differs from oranges and tangerines in its low amount of carbohydrates. Therefore, the calorie content of the fruit is quite small – only 35-38 kcal per 100 grams.

By the way, it is not only the pulp of the pomelo that is beneficial. The thick skin of the fruit also contains…