Eating healthy has been established, and a diet that has an abundance of fruits and vegetables may offer you some protection against certain types of cancer and other diseases. Here Zoey Sky, NaturalNews.com, reflects on the health benefits of pomegranate:

“A pomegranate is a beautiful red fruit with nutritious arils. This unique superfood may be tricky to open, but it’s worth learning how so you can reap its many health benefits.

The pomegranate comes from Punica granatum, a fruit-bearing shrub in the Lythraceae family. Opening the tough, leathery skins of pomegranates reveals clusters of edible seeds called

arils. Pomegranate arils are full of juice, but they’re covered in inedible white pith.

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The translucent red flesh of an aril may coat a tiny seed, but you can still eat the entire aril because pomegranate seeds are rich in antioxidants.

Take note, however, that pomegranates are bad for dogs because the fruit may cause extreme digestive distress in your pets.

One pomegranate only has about 234 calories, making it the perfect snack to munch on if you want to lose weight.

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The fruit also contains:

• Antioxidants – Pomegranate seeds are rich in antioxidants that can help protect the body from inflammation and free radicals. These antioxidants are called polyphenols. Some examples of polyphenols are anthocyanins, flavonoids, and tannins.
• Potassium and zinc – Pomegranates are full of zinc, an essential nutrient in wound healing that also boosts immune function. The fruit is also rich in potassium.
• Vitamin C and fiber – Pomegranates contain vitamin C. They are also rich in fiber, which can mostly be found in the white seeds contained inside the arils. A pomegranate has at least 48 percent of the recommended daily vitamin C intake.

 

The health benefits of pomegranate seeds

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Here are some reasons to snack on pomegranates.

They are anti-inflammatory and they can help prevent cancer.

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Some studies suggest that pomegranates may help fight inflammation in the gut. There are also studies that demonstrate the anti-inflammatory potential of punicic acid from pomegranate seed oil against breast cancer cells. (Related: Pomegranates are some of the best foods you can eat to prevent cancer.)

 

They may help address arthritis and joint pain.

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Researchers posited that since the compounds in pomegranates have anti-inflammatory effects, the fruit could be used to treat arthritis. Data from laboratory studies suggested that pomegranate extracts can block enzymes that are known to damage the joints of individuals diagnosed with osteoarthritis.

Pomegranates are considered superfoods for many reasons: They are full of nutrients, have powerful medicinal properties, and can even be used to lower high blood pressure and reduce a person’s risk of heart attack.”

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