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Pomelos are pretty common here in Malaysia, especially in Perak where it is much cheaper and juicier and sweeter. However, it is very much an Asian fruit, much like papayas or bananas or jambu batu (guava) so it is very rare that it can be found in Europe or America.

Pomelos

I have always loved eating pomelos due to its sweet juiciness and well, it has always been quite a novelty when I was younger. For me, getting to eat Pomelos is like getting to eat caviar with champagne for those craving the rich and famous life. However, now that I know it is easily found most of the time except when it’s not in season, the novelty has worn off.

I love the sweet juiciness of pomelo

So, due to my love affair with the fruit, I decided to do some research and find out some facts about it.

The Facts About Pomelos

Pomelo / citrus maxima / citrus grandis

- It’s also known as Chinese grapefruit, shaddock, limau bali (Malay), Balinese Citrus, pummelo and pommelo

- It is grown in China, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Nepal, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Taiwan, India, Philippines and a few other Asian countries.

- It is the largest citrus fruit as it could grow to weigh up to 10 kg!

- It contains high concentration of Vitamin C and potassium, is low calorie and has zero fat, cholesterol and sodium!

- It’s rind could be used to make tidbits such as candied chocolate coated rind. Check out the method how here.

pomelo

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Cherries

When we talk about cherries, usually the thought of sweetened cherries came to mind. You know, the types that were used on cakes and ice cream.

In actual fact, the fresh, un-treated, unsweetened cherries aren’t all that sweet. It tasted like any berry and yes, it has a sourish tinge to it. Cherries are good for health.

Other than that, here are some health facts on cherries:

Cherries for health

These tiny red fruits contains:

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin A

• Bioflavonoids

• Ellagic acid

• Perillyl

• anthocyanins

• Melatonin

Cherries

It is also good for:

- help fights cancer

- prevents heart disease

- relieves pain due to arthritis and gout

- relieves headache

- Ease the symptoms associated with Fibromyalgia Syndrome

- helps your body produces melatonin

- helps in weight loss

Cherries are also:

- low calorie

- low fat

- high percentage of water

Most importantly, cherries also taste great, better than grapes even. So, go get your stock of cherries now!

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