Pomegranate is a very powerful and respected fruit great for the heart and blood vessels and is believed to have the strongest antioxidants from your fruits.
It has always been a symbol of health, fertility and longevity. It is rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, powerful antioxidants, which help provide protection against heart disease and cancer. Just one glass of pure pomegranate juice has more antioxidants than are red wine, green tea, blueberries and cranberries. It’s full of vitamin B, potassium and folic acid.
Who should consume more pomegranate?
All those who have problems with the heart and blood vessels (or predisposed to the disease), high cholesterol, hardening of arteries (in this case, it is particularly effective), …
Some studies have shown that is pomegranate more than excellent at preventing the development of breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, leukemia, tumor, … In addition to containing components which raise the levels of serotonin, and they have a beneficial effect on depressive and anxiety.
And other benefits
In addition to juice and fresh pomegranate in the sale of oil of a couple of fruits, which is also very useful, especially for hair, nails and cuticles against. (Diluted pomegranate juice, for example, excellent for oily and damaged skin). Pomegranate seed oil can be found in pharmacies and shops was just keep looking to buy pure, 100 percent oil, because some companies sell and mixtures.
How to use it
Juice can be found at any time of the day, but not a couple of fruits. However, you can keep them in plastic bags in the refrigerator and up to 2 months. “Crumbs” this fruit goes well with fresh salads, enriches them with color and flavor.
The juice can also be used as a mouthwash, because it has antibacterial properties. Dilute juice with water in a ratio of 1: 3 and with that mouth rinse a few minutes before brushing your teeth.