Can’t tell the difference between pomelo and grapefruit? Healthy grapefruit tea helps defecation

As summer and autumn turn, it is the peak season for Madou pomelo. Nutritionists point out that pomelo is full of treasures, but many people cannot distinguish between pomelo and pomelo. Although pomelo is a type of pomelo, their appearances are very different. More than 90% of Taiwan's pomelo is the improved "Madou pomelo", which not only tastes sweet and sour, but is also a must-have healthy fruit for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Hong Ruopu, a nutritionist at the Zhongxiao branch of Taipei City United Hospital, pointed out that pomelo belongs to the pomelo family. Pomelo is a fruit tree of the genus Citrus in the Rutaceae family. There are many varieties, including honey pomelo, white pomelo, red pomelo, grapefruit, pomelo, etc. Therefore, pomelo belongs to the pomelo family and can also be called "pomelo." The official scientific name of the pomelo grown in Taiwan is "Madou pomelo".

Pomelo = grapefruit? The appearance and taste are very different

The Taiwanese "Madou Wendan" is the name of a variety. "Madou Wendan" produced in different producing areas will be named after the place of origin or the brand name, such as "Hegang Madou Wendan", "Dongfeng Madou Wendan", "Douliu Madou Wendan", etc. In particular, the grapefruit eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival are basically of the "Madou Wendan" variety, while the white grapefruit is eaten in late October.

The difference between pomelo and pomelo is that pomelo is smaller and has a pointed head, a bit like the shape of a gourd; while pomelo is larger in comparison, and has a shape similar to a cantaloupe, and the flesh particles are also larger. Not only are the two different in appearance, but the taste of their flesh is also different. Generally, pomelo is sweeter, slightly sour and delicate.

Pomelo is a treasure from head to toe. In addition to being used to make tea for health, the flesh is also rich in vitamin C and calcium.

High in vitamin C and calcium, higher than grapes

Nutritionist Hong Ruopu emphasized that both grapefruit and pomelo actually have high nutritional value and are rich in vitamin C and calcium; traditional Chinese medicine believes that they have the effects of moisturizing, detoxifying and reducing phlegm. Also, don’t rush to throw away the grapefruit peel. With a little ingenuity, you can turn it into a natural holy product for health tea, beauty bath, and insect repellent cleaning.

According to the Food Nutrition Facts Table of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, grapefruit is rich in vitamin C, containing 54.5 mg per 100 grams, which is 1.5 times that of lemon. Vitamin C can be antioxidant, prevent pigmentation, repair the body and help heal wounds. The calcium content in grapefruit is 12 mg per 100 grams, which is 1.7 times that of grapes and can protect bone health.

Healthy grapefruit tea helps metabolism and promotes bowel movements

Although grapefruit itself has a high water content, containing 90 grams per 100 grams, it can promote body metabolism and help defecation. However, grapefruit is high in calories and sugar, with 2 to 3 slices containing more than 60 calories. People with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and gastroesophageal reflux disease are advised to consume it in moderation. On weekdays, it is recommended to make your own "healthy grapefruit tea" to help metabolism and promote bowel movements, adding points to your health.

【Healthy grapefruit tea】

Method: First scrub the grapefruit peel with a clean sponge, soak it in warm water for 5 minutes, then scrub the surface with salt and rinse it with water. Then peel off the white part, leaving the green part and a little white skin. Take 1/3 to half of the grapefruit, cut it into strips, add 300 ml of water and boil for 10 minutes. Finally, add a little tea leaves and soak it. The grapefruit tea is ready.

If you want to add flavor, you can also cut the pulp into pieces and a little of the processed pomelo peel, add honey to cover it, put it in a glass jar or fresh-keeping box in the refrigerator overnight, and then add warm water to drink it the next day.