5 Health Benefits of Pomegranates
Posted by BioActive Nutrients on 24th Oct 2018
These ruby red delicious Pomegranates hold a punch of flavor and nutrition. Pomegranates have a special kind of powerful antioxidant of more than 50% called Punicalagin. Pomegranates has been analyzed to have a greater amount of antioxidant quantity than grape juice and even green tea.
Fun facts about Pomegranates:
- The word pomegranate means apple with many seeds: Latin
- They are native to the Middle East
- They belong to the berry family
- They are classified as a SuperFruit
- Pomegranate trees can live up to 200 years
- You can store them in the fridge up to 2 months
- They do not contain any cholesterol or saturated fats
How to choose the perfect pomegranate?
Look for an unblemished, shiny skins, and feel heavy for their size, those are most often the juiciest.
5 Health Benefits of Pomegranates
Vitamin C
With 21% of Vitamin C in a whole pomegranate, this water-soluble nutrient may help protect your cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Your body also needs Vitamin C to make collagen to help aid your body to healing wounds.
Anti-Inflammatory
The high antioxidants are good for helping as an anti-inflammatory. This may help reduce inflammation though out your body and help prevent stress.
Blood Health
With 28% of your recommended daily intake of Vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin that may help with blood clotting functions in your body.
Natural Energy
Pomegranates have a great amount of carbohydrates in them that can provide your body with a natural energy that can help your strive through the day and through a good work out session.
Gut Health
Due to poor digestion you can have lots of gut related problems. The fiber that is present in pomegranates (6g) may help you maintain a healthy gut by helping food pass through the digestive system and also adds bulk to the stool, which helps you stay regular.