The Pomegranate is truly a fruit with infinite beneficial properties.
Mind, body, beauty: to each one all its fruits
A plant that offers us its fruits in this period: round, bright red and their stem in the shape of a flower.
Inside it collects, wrapped in a yellow pulp, the red seeds (arils) that can be eaten raw or used to make pomegranate juice that brings with it a series of benefits for our body that should not be underestimated.
A fruit low in calories and rich in antioxidants
It contains about 70kcal per 100g and is one of the most powerful natural antioxidants.
Very rich in water; the pomegranate has a remarkable content of mineral salts, in particular, potassium, zinc, iron, magnesium and phosphorus and vitamins such as C, A, K, E and those of group B.
What makes this fruit a super food is also the high content of polyphenols and phytonutrients (responsible among other things for its red color) which are found both in the seeds and in the rind from where they are extracted and used, for example, in the production of food supplements.
One of the most beneficial fruits in the world..
From those related to the heart to those related to the intestine; the pomegranate is able to guarantee our body various benefits thanks to the properties described.
The pomegranate and the heart
The action of ellaic acid, a powerful antioxidant found only in this fruit, protects the heart and the entire cardio-circulatory system, also counteracting LDL cholesterol.
Powerful antioxidant
According to recent studies, pomegranate juice has been found to be more powerful than cranberry juice and vitamins C and E; all powerful antioxidants.
Its antioxidant activity provides protection against the oxidative breakdown of nitric oxide; a chemical compound that fights inflammation and keeps arteries healthy and flexible.
Its considered a powerful scavenger because it is able to protect cells from the oxidizing action of free radicals, counteracting all the aging processes.
All the benefits for a beautiful and healthy smile
Having a beautiful smile is a very important factor in everyday life.
The smile leads people to be more beautiful but also more self-confident.
The care of the mouth and teeth is therefore important not only for our health but also for a qualitatively better standard of living.
Smile and white teeth: our beauty enclosed in a pomegranate!
In fact, some researchers have studied that rinsing the mouth with a pomegranate extract can reduce dental plaque by 84% more than a normal mouthwash. The juice of this fruit is also a very valuable aid for gingivitis and stomatitis.
Stop wrinkles: pomegranate makes you beautiful!
Several studies conducted on groups of women have shown that taking pomegranate juice for four weeks reduces the skin damage caused by UV radiation.Thanks also to ellagic acid, this fruit fights the formation of wrinkles while maintaining a healthy and brightened skin.
Beneficial for the intestine
Particularly useful in case of constipation, thanks to the high fiber content present in the juice, the pomegranate promotes peristalsis and the elimination of faeces.
A protective action for the gastric mucosa, it fights hemorrhoids and eliminates waste and toxins
The strong presence of potassium promotes diuresis by carrying out an important purifying action that leads to the elimination of toxins.
The pomegranate in the kitchen: from sweet to savory
Its seeds are excellent to be consumed raw especially when they have reached perfect ripeness but can be used in many recipes.
From salad to porridge; the pomegranate gives pleasant contrasts of flavors that come from the sweetness of its juice and the acid of its grains.
The red seeds are excellent ingredients for salads to be accompanied with rocket and valerian to enhance the contrast of flavors.
The best rice is cooked in pomegranate juice and the meat becomes flavored in the cut.
In oriental cuisine, in particular, the pomegranate fruit is a popular ingredient: used as a spice in the form of powder or as pomegranate jelly or vinegar obtained from the juice of its seeds.
The grenadine; the syrup obtained from boiling the juice, is useful for creating soft drinks and slushes but also the base for cocktails such as Tequila Sunrise.
Excellent ingredient that goes perfectly with cereals and oats thanks to the sweet and acid contrast; it is perfect to accompany a porridge.
A plant with red seeds and a contrasting flavor, an ancient fruit, versatile in the kitchen and rich in great beneficial properties: valid reasons to bring a pomegranate with us there are so many!!!
