Pomegranates are in season now in the UK. This vibrant fruit always brings a smile to my face. Let’s explore why this fruit is crowned the queen of antioxidants.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Antioxidants and Superfood– Its high antioxidant spectrum help with preventing tumour growth, athletic performance, cognitive decline and arthritis.
Antibacterial and antiviral properties help reduce the formation of dental plaque and protect against various oral diseases.
Anti-diabetic properties. Polyphenols such as tannins and anthocyanins, which help manage type 2 diabetes. - Rich in vitamin C which improves resistance for outer infections caused by the viruses.
- Protects the heart due to its high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory components in this fruit. It helps keep bad cholesterol from accumulating and keeps the arteries clear of any clots.
- Mineral rich including calcium, potassium, copper and manganese that give a proper balanced nutrition for good health
- Source of soluble and insoluble fiber. So these contents help your digestive system becoming smooth and controls bowel movements.
- The bark of the tree and the fruit rind helps diarrhoea, dysentery, bladder problems, mouth ulcers, and intestinal parasites.
Pomegranates can be juiced, and are versatile in how they can be used. They are also used in many cosmetics such as moisturisers and skin products. Pomegranate seed oil is applied topically to keep the skin youthful, boosting collagen, healing scars and dry, irritated skin.
Which antioxidants do Pomegtanate contain? Ellagic acid, Anthocyanins, Flavanoids, Punicic acid, Tannins. Antioxidants are what fights damaging components which keeps diseases at bay and our cells healthy and strong.
Where do Pomegtanates originate from? Persia. Although Iran, India and Egypt have grown and used them for centuries. The official name of the pomegranate fruit is Punicum granatum.
- Romans – called the pomegranate fruit the Punic apple
- Latin translation – granata
- English translation – grenade or pome apple
- Other names – apple of amber, apple fruit, little fruit, little apple, many-seeded apple
