Pomelo (Honey/Pink/China)
Pomelo or Grapefruit is a tropical citrus fruit, sweet and sometimes sour, rich in nutrients, but low in calories. In fact, it is one of the lowest-calorie fruits, antioxidants and fiber, making it one of the healthiest citrus fruits you can eat. There are red and white flesh in Vietnam, they are Nam Roi and Da Xanh. Pomelo provides a moderate amount of fiber, not to mention more than 15 other beneficial vitamins and minerals. Here are some of the main nutrients found in a medium-sized grapefruit: Calories: 52, Carb: 13 grams, Protein: 1 gram, Fiber: 2 grams, Vitamin C: 64% of the RDI, Vitamin A: 28% of the RDI, Potassium: 5% of the RDI, Vitamin B1: 4% of the RDI, Folate: 4% of the RDI, Magnesium: 3% of the RDI. Moreover, it is a rich source of a number of powerful antioxidant organic compounds, which may have many health benefits. It is prized for its high vitamin C content, which has antioxidant properties known to protect cells from harmful viruses and bacteria. Grapefruit resulted in good weight loss. People in the group that ate fresh grapefruit lost an average of 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg) over 12 weeks, while participants in the group that didn't eat grapefruit lost an average of less than 1 pound (0.3 kg). Regular consumption of grapefruit can help prevent insulin resistance, which can cause diabetes. Insulin resistance occurs when the cells stop responding to insulin. In one study, subjects who ate half of a fresh grapefruit before a meal significantly reduced both insulin levels and insulin resistance compared with the group that did not eat grapefruit.View specifications ↓



