Can I eat pomelo if I have a cold body constitution?

Generally speaking, people with cold body constitution (Ti Han) can eat pomelo, but it is not advisable to consume it in large amounts. Detailed explanation is as follows:

Although pomelo tends to be cooling in nature, it is rich in water, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. Consuming small amounts can help supplement essential nutrients and relieve discomfort such as dry mouth. Choosing to eat pomelo during warmer weather or combining it with warming ingredients can help neutralize some of its cooling properties, reducing its impact on increasing internal coldness, and preventing the worsening of cold body symptoms due to consuming cooling fruits alone. This allows the body to benefit from pomelo while maintaining a balance between cold and heat.

When consuming pomelo, attention should be paid to moderation—eating too much at once may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. It should be avoided on an empty stomach or when experiencing obvious cold intolerance, to prevent aggravating internal coldness. It is not advisable to consume large quantities of pomelo together with other cold-natured foods such as crab and watermelon, as this may irritate the stomach and cause diarrhea. If symptoms such as worsening cold hands and feet or abdominal pain occur after eating pomelo, consumption should be stopped immediately. In addition, individuals with a cold body constitution may drink some warm water after eating pomelo. Maintaining warm and hot foods in daily diet and combining it with moderate exercise can help improve cold body condition.