Powerful is the Pomegranate
The Pomegranate is one of the most ancient fruits in the world. It most probably originated in Persia and then its cultivation spread through the Mediterranean,, Arabia, Afghanistan, India and China. The Pomegranate is a red and round fruit with leathery skin. It bears a white flesh that is tightly packed with crunchy and juicy edible seeds called Arils.
The word Pomegranate is derived from the medieval Latin, "Pomum Granatum" meaning apple of many grains and seeds. It has a symbolic significance in many cultures because of its appearance and seed clusters and is mentioned in many ancient religious texts, poems and Ayurveda. Pomegranate has a large number of health benefits and including them in your diet would be very beneficial to your health.
How
Pomegranates help your health:
- Pomegranates are low in calories and fats and high in fibre, vitamins and minerals and contain some amount of protein in them. Eating whole fruit is more beneficial than simply drinking juice. The juice does not provide much fibre and that is generally the case with all fruits.
- Pomegranates are rich in anti-oxidants They have 3 times more antioxidants than red wine and green tea. Antioxidants protect your cells from the damage caused by free radicals.
- Pomegranates contain compounds like polyphenolic acid and vitamins A, C, E, and K and fibre that enhance hair and skin health.
- Pomegranates improve bone health, as they protect the cartilage and joints by neutralizing certain Enzymes that break down the cartilage.
- The Flavonoid-rich pomegranate also contains Punicic acid that helps lowers systolic blood pressure, Cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- Pomegranates improve, gut, brain and memory health.
- Pomegranates have been listed as an anti-carcinogenic agent helping to manage breast, prostate, lung and skin cancer.
- The Pomegranate is said to boost sexual health and fertility and is nicknamed the natural Viagra.
Personally, I love the crunch of pomegranate in raita, in a chaat or just tucking into a bowl of juicy crunchy airls. As always, moderation is the key.
One of my favs.
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