What are the health benefits of pomegranate fruits? They contain a lot of vitamins - A, B, C, E, PP, about 15 amino acids, 6 of which are found in meat and are not typical for plant-based foods.
They are rich in phosphorus, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, iodine and iron. Pomegranate contains a very powerful antioxidant - punicalagin.
Pomegranate juice and seeds are recommended for people who suffer from anemia, as the vitamins and minerals it contains stimulate the formation of erythrocytes - red blood cells - in the blood.
To strengthen the heart muscle and normalize blood pressure, it is necessary for hypertensive patients and those who have cardiovascular diseases.
For women's health, pomegranate fruits will also bring many benefits.
Eating pomegranate reduces the risk of, for example, breast cancer, eases the menopause, and helps normalize hormonal levels. And for expectant mothers, doctors recommend eating a handful of pomegranate seeds a day or drinking half a glass of pomegranate juice diluted with water.
Ladies watching their figure should pay attention to pomegranate, because its caloric content is only a maximum of 85 calories per 100 grams, and pomegranate juice contains about 50 calories. At the same time, pomegranate improves metabolism, digestion, removes cholesterol and toxins from the body.
Pomegranate helps to increase immunity, and during colds it helps to cope with intoxication, it is recommended to gargle a sore throat with pomegranate juice, it helps to relieve inflammation and reduce discomfort. But with tonsillitis, such gargles will not help, more powerful antibacterial drugs are needed.
For cosmetic purposes, pomegranate juice is used in whitening masks to remove pigment spots. It is also used to treat acne.
People with gastrointestinal diseases, allergy sufferers, those with problems with tooth sensitivity, and those with low blood pressure should avoid eating pomegranate.
In cooking, pomegranate seeds and juice are used to make sauces, such as the famous sauce made from boiled pomegranate juice - narsharab, to make desserts, jam, chutney, salsa, marinades for meat, adding to meat, poultry and fish dishes, salads, and pilaf.
