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POMEGRANATE

                              POMEGRANATE


In Hindi it is a saying that “ek anar so bimaar” which means that pomegranate can help us to treat hundreds of diseases and problems. Pomegranate is scientifically known as Punica granatum .It was once considered the favorite fruit of Egyptian gods and this fruit is popular because of its cardiovascular Rich in vitamin C and in antioxidants. It can be consumed in the form of fresh fruit or transformed into juice. The pomegranate is a shrub cultivated in all warm or temperate regions, for its fruits with many virtues or for the beauty of its flowers .The best pomegranates are harvested in countries with dry climate and mild winters, such as California, the Mediterranean or North Africa. It regulates metabolism, blood pressure and even improves memory when eaten on an empty stomach. Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidant polyphenols, which can reverse atherosclerosis as well as vascular inflammation, and thereby lower blood pressure. But it has other anti-inflammatory effects, and most of the effects can occur quickly, after drinking as little as 5 ounces a day for only two weeks. Pomegranate seeds, the edible insides of the pomegranate, are little ruby red bursts of sweet and tart deliciousness that pack a seriously big punch of health benefits. Pomegranates are considered to be the best food as well as they make the best juice. As the seeds of the pomegranate are rich in fibre and low in calories, it makes for a good food choice for someone looking to lose weight and also helps in maintaining healthy weight at the same time. Most of the people just eat the seeds or arils of a pomegranate. One pomegranate can hold over 600 seeds. But you can also eat the creamy white pithy part surrounding the seeds, but it’s bitter.
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The Nutrition Facts of Pomegranate Seeds are given as below:-
One serving {½} cup of pomegranate seeds contains


  •         72 calories
  •         16.3 grams carbohydrates
  •         1.5 grams protein
  •         1 gram fat
  •          3.5 grams fibre
  •          11.9 grams sugar
  •          14.3 micrograms vitamin K (17.9 percent DV)
  •          8.9 milligrams vitamin C (14.8 percent DV)
  •          33 micrograms folate (8.3 percent DV)
  •          205 milligrams potassium (5.9 percent DV)
  •          0.07 milligram vitamin B6 (3.5 percent DV)
  •          31 milligrams phosphorus (3.1 percent DV)

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POMEGRANATE CAN PROVIDE US VARIOUS BENEFITS SOME OF THEM ARE GIVEN BELOW: - 

1.  Vitamin-rich: - Pomegranate contains various vitamins such as vitamin C and vitamin E, pomegranate juice is a good source of folate, potassium, and vitamin K.

2. Diabetes: - Pomegranate can be used as a remedy for diabetes. Pomegranate may help decrease insulin resistance and it contains fructose which does not mix in blood and prevents diabetes.

3. Lowers Blood Pressure: - The juice of pomegranate seeds contains different types of antioxidants and bioactive polyphenols that promote cardiovascular health. Drinking pomegranate juice daily may also help lower systolic blood pressure.

4. Fight Cancer: - Pomegranate juice help to stop the growth of prostate cancer cells.

5. Fight Bacterial Infections and Fungal Infections: - The plant compounds in pomegranate can help fight harmful microorganisms. Pomegranates contain hundreds of different bioactive compounds including ellagitannins, ellagic acid, punicic acid, anthocyanidins, flavonoids, anthocyanins, estrogenic flavonols and flavones, which appear to be the most therapeutically beneficial pomegranate components. Pomegranate extracts have been used since ancient times to treat several conditions, including parasitic and microbial infections, diarrhea, ulcers, aphthae, hemorrhage and respiratory complications. The anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effects may also be protective against infections and inflammation in your mouth.

6. Digestion: - Pomegranate juice can reduce inflammation in the gut and improve digestion.

7. Improve Heart Health: - Pomegranate juice is in the running as the most heart-healthy juice. The juice made from pomegranate seeds contains antioxidants at higher levels than many other fruit juices, and pomegranate juice may block or slow the build-up of cholesterol in the arteries of people who are at higher risk of heart disease. It may also slow the growth of plaque. Pomegranate contains the Punicic acid which helps to protect heart and keep it healthy.It improves your cholesterol and protects LDL cholesterol from oxidative damage.

8. Improves Memory
:-  Drinking pomegranate juice daily may improve learning and memory. Some evidence shows that pomegranate may improve memory in older adults and post-surgery.

9. Loaded with Important Nutrients: - Pomegranates are one of the healthiest foods on the planet, packed with nutrients and powerful plant compounds.
Powerful Medicinal Properties It is also used to make some of the medicines

10. Anti-Inflammatory Effects: - Pomegranate juice is a powerful anti-inflammatory because of its high concentration of antioxidants. It can help reduce inflammation throughout the body and prevent oxidative stress and damage.

11. May Improve Exercise Performance Endurance and sports performance
: - Pomegranate is rich in dietary nitrates, which helps to improve exercise performance by increasing blood flow.It seems that pomegranate may be beneficial for physical performance.

12. Antioxidants: -Pomegranate seeds contains polyphenol which is powerful antioxidants. Pomegranate juice contains higher levels of antioxidants than most other fruit juices. It also has three times more antioxidants than red wine and green tea. The antioxidants which pomegranate juice contains can help to remove free radicals and reduce inflammation.

13. Antiviral: - Pomegranate juice can prevent illness and fight off infection. Pomegranates have also been shown to be antibacterial and antiviral in lab tests.




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