The benefits and harms of Sweetie

In 1970, in one of the research laboratories of the University of California amazing fruit called Sweetie was launched. Sweetie literally means "sweet". This type of citrus appeared due crossed the white grapefruit and pomelo hybrid. The goal was to get a sweet grapefruit, and breeders have successfully coped with the task. Most often such exotic fruit - a rarity on our table. Until now, sweetie not gained popularity in the broad mass of consumers, although it can be purchased at an affordable price in almost any grocery store. Sweetie stayed in the background, quite unfairly, because the citrus besides pleasant taste has properties healing for our body. In today's topic, we'll show what substances are part of the entourage of the benefits and harms of fruit, whether to give Sweetie children and in what form is better to include it in your diet citrus.

Nutritional value suites and its chemical composition Thus, 100 grams of juicy pulp sweetie contains the following substances: Water - 83.2 g; Fat - 0.2 g; Proteins - 0.6 g; Carbohydrates - 7 g; Organic acid - 1.3 g; Mono- and disaccharides - 5.7 g; Dietary Fiber - 1.5 g; Ash - 0.5 g Though suites and is, in fact, grapefruit, but the composition of the fruit is somewhat different. Sweetie sweeter, and therefore caloric content of its predecessor - 100 g of citrus for 55 kcal. This is quite a bit, so we can safely if you want to eat a kilogram of fruit. However, if you dare, you will be given this task is not easy - at Sweetie thick skin, and have to try to get to the coveted edible pulp. Perhaps one of the reasons for "dislike" a sweetie - just because of the large quantities of waste and a small amount of the sweet fruit. Sweetie is rich in microelements, which are necessary for the human body to a normal healthy life. They are about ¼ of the recommended daily intake dose. The most significant of them are: - Calcium - 25 mg; - Phosphorus - 18 mg; - Sodium - 12 mg; - Potassium - 182 mg; - Magnesium - 11 mg. Macronutrients, included in the suites benefit and harm is - important question, are mineral substances that can enter the body only with human food. Among the whole range of vitamins which contain suites present the most vitamin C. As many as 45 mg of the vitamin per 100 g fits sweetie. Record the contents of ascorbic acid gives sweetie antioxidant properties. Regular admission to the food of the amount of vitamin C completely covers the need for a daily dose, and strengthens the immune system, allows the body to more intense fight infections, as well as partially satisfies the need for some other vitamins such as A, E and some B vitamins and others. Useful and the healing properties of Sweetie Sweetie - simple and useful remedy for colds during epidemics of influenza and SARS. It is enough to eat fruit twice a week, and viruses will bypass your side. And, sweetie, you can have slices and add a nice citrus slices in hot tea - a drink will acquire a magical flavor and become a real elixir for healing colds throat.

The structure of the green fruit sweetie include essential oils. They have a natural invigorating properties and citrus anciently considered a natural antidepressant. These oils can be seen when you clean fruit - remain in the hands of the oily spots. Cork covering Formation, rich in essential oils. After a hard day's work is useful to take a bath with the rinds of fruit formation. The skin becomes more supple and fresh, and you will be charged by the tide forces and desire to lead pleasant evening with loved ones. Sweetie - low-calorie fruit, so its use is discouraged in dietary nutrition. In addition, this citrus has beneficial effects on blood vessels and lowers blood glucose levels. For diabetics Sweetie should include in the daily menu, and a constant dose of insulin can be used to reduce in accordance with the decrease glucose. Also sweetie helps bring the body edema. Moreover, citrus primarily reacts hidden dangerous swelling. Preeclampsia - a dangerous complication that is not uncommon during pregnancy, and may seriously threaten the lives of both the expectant mother and the baby. Sweetie prevents the development of preeclampsia, improves blood. In infant formulas, this fruit is not contraindicated, it is possible to microdozes include food in the form of juice or puree with 1 year. Sweetie in cooking The best way to eat this wonderful fruit - to eat it fresh, without any manipulation. Clear the sweetie from the skin in any way you want - hands or a knife. Enjoy the sweet taste of flesh. Note that even mature fruit sweetie have a deep green color, so the color is not necessary to be guided in the selection of the fruit. Smell better tell you about the quality of the fruit - if there is a "corrosive" sour, mean, citrus is not yet ripe. A sweet, slightly bitter flavor will tell you nothing of juicy ripe fruit. Peel by sweetie and do not discard - dried crust can be added to the teapot, and then your tea will be very fragrant, with a light citrus aftertaste. However, the internal layer of white skin before drying is to remove - it is bitter. From the fruit can be cooked Sweetie wonderful marmalade. We need 5 oranges, 5 suites bag of dry jelly, 100 g of orange juice and 200 g sugar. Fruit peel, pulp from plenochek. Cut into small pieces. Then cleaned and prepared citrus fill with sugar. Leave on for half an hour. Add to fruit juice. Capacity with citrus put on fire. Carefully, slowly, bring to a boil. In the boiling mixture add a bag of jelly. To stir thoroughly. Continue to cook for 7-10 minutes. The vessel is then removed from the plate. Carefully, trying to break down, to pass the hot marmalade into the jar. Leave at room temperature until cool. When put in the refrigerator for 8 hours. Delicious homemade marmalade is ready! Contraindications to the use Sweetie in the suite contains citric acid, which can aggravate chronic diseases of the body. Also, when we first met with his entourage will have enough to eat no more than 1/2 of the fruit. Stomach on unfamiliar exotic product can react to digestive disorders. Remember: everything is good in moderation. With great care should eat this fruit for the following illnesses: - gastritis; - stomach ulcer; - Acute and chronic diseases of the pancreas; - Pancreatitis; - Inflammation of the duodenum; - Idiosyncrasy citrus.