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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Health Benefits of Pomegranates

The pomegranate is a fruit originally native to Persia. It is one of the oldest known fruits and is a staple of many cultures and religions. Studies have shown that it is one of the most powerful, nutrient dense foods for overall good health. 

Some of the health benefits of the pomegranate are:

  • most anti-oxidant rich of all fruits
  • potent support of the immune system
  • supports healthy cholesterol levels
  • support healthy blood pressure
So, what's in this amazing fruit?

Punicalagins have been shown to benefit the heart and blood vessels. Pomegranates have about three times more punicalagins that red wine and green tea.

Some fun facts about the pomegranate:

  • In Latin, it's name means 'apple with many seeds'
  • It's about 8,000 years old
  • It's actually a berry
  • There are between 600 and 800 juicy seeds within a single pomegranate
  • It can be sweet or tart depending on the variety
  • There are over 700 varities
  • The city of Granada in Spain is named after the Spanish word for the berry - Granada


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