The difference between grapefruit and orange

Citrus can be said to be the most common fruit in China, and with the development of modern cultivation technology, there are more and more varieties of citrus. Orange is also a type of citrus, but it is somewhat different from traditional citrus. Grapefruit is a fruit that everyone has seen in supermarkets. The most common way to eat grapefruit is to drink grapefruit juice, but what is the difference between grapefruit and orange?

What is the difference between grapefruit and orange?

Grapefruit belongs to the Rutaceae family. It is a fruit of the pomelo type. The fruit is yellow and tastes good. It is also called "grapefruit". The peel is light yellow and the flesh is similar in color to that of the Shatin pomelo, with a sour and sweet taste. When ripe, the skin is yellow and the flesh is light reddish white. Grapefruits with shiny bodies, thin skin and soft skin are preferred. Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C and other nutrients and is a fruit with low sugar content. It is a must-have on the menu of people who are losing weight.

Orange is the fruit of the orange tree, a plant of the genus Citrus in the Rutaceae family. Orange originated in Southeast Asia. It is a small tree. Also known as yellow fruit, tangerine, golden ring, and tangerine. Orange is a citrus fruit, a hybrid between grapefruit and tangerine. It is smaller than grapefruit and larger than tangerine. Oranges have a long history of cultivation. Because their peels have an aromatic scent, the ancients used them as a substitute for incense. Oranges are mainly divided into four varieties: sweet orange, navel orange, blood orange and sugar orange. In China, young fruits and fallen fruits can be dried and used as medicine. Durable for storage and transportation. The large difference in maturity period can extend the supply period of fresh fruit and processed raw materials. Orange varieties are divided into early, mid and late ripening types according to their fruit ripening period.

What are the benefits of eating grapefruit

1. Prevent and treat diabetes

Naringin in grapefruit is an antioxidant that can increase the body's sensitivity to insulin and maintain blood sugar balance. It can also enable the liver to burn fat and break down fatty acids, helping diabetics maintain a healthy weight and avoid worsening of the disease due to weight gain.

2. Lose weight and reduce fat

Grapefruit is rich in water, contains more enzymes and less sodium, which helps burn fat in the body. The enzymes in grapefruit will affect the way the body uses and absorbs sugar, so that the sugar will not be easily converted into fat and stored in the body. Moreover, grapefruit is rich in dietary fiber, which can quickly enhance satiety and reduce food intake. According to a nutrition research center in the United States, adding grapefruit and grapefruit juice to a weight loss diet can achieve the effect of reducing weight.

3. Supplement folic acid

Grapefruit contains natural folic acid, which can prevent anemia and reduce the risk of fetal neural tube defects. Pregnant women and people with anemia can eat grapefruit often.

4. Stimulate appetite and help digestion

Grapefruit tastes sweet and sour, can stimulate the secretion of saliva and gastric juice, and has the effect of appetizing and digesting food. People with poor appetite can eat a quarter of a grapefruit before meals to stimulate appetite. People with indigestion can eat half a grapefruit one hour after a meal to help digestion.

Benefits of eating oranges

1. Oranges are sweet, sour and cool in nature. It has the effects of promoting salivation and quenching thirst, stimulating appetite and helping digestion, and preventing and treating constipation.

2. Oranges can also enhance immunity, so it is recommended that female friends eat more oranges in winter to protect their fair skin.

3. Oranges are high in vitamin C and have always been a favorite fruit for many people. But for women, eating more oranges has an unexpected benefit for them, which is to reduce the incidence of gallstones.

4. Oranges are rich in vitamins C and P, which can increase the body's resistance, increase the elasticity of capillaries and lower blood cholesterol. People with hyperlipidemia, hypertension and arteriosclerosis are beneficial to eat oranges regularly.

5. The smell of oranges can help relieve people's psychological stress and help women overcome tension. The smell of oranges can help relieve people's psychological stress and help women overcome tension.

6. The cellulose and pectin contained in oranges can promote intestinal peristalsis, help clear the intestines and relieve constipation, and eliminate harmful substances in the body.

7. Orange peel also contains a certain amount of orange peel oil, which is effective for chronic bronchitis.

8. A research institute showed that drinking 3 glasses of orange juice a day can increase the level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in the body, thereby reducing the possibility of heart disease.