Pomegranate has attracted a lot of attention in the nutrition world in the past few years and it’s wonders have been exuded by medical and nutrition professionals with good reason.
Let’s look at what is in this gorgeous fruit, according to ‘eHow’ one medium pomegranate contains 104 Kcals, 1.5g protein, 26.4g carbohydrates, 9mg vitamin C and 399mg Potassium.
In addition to the pomegranate is exceptionally high in antioxidants.
So what is the world saying this pleasingly sweet fruit has to offer us?
Recent studies have indicated that 1 small glass (8 oz) of pomegranate juice a day can:
1. Slows the progress of prostate cancer by keeping PSA levels stable
2. Helps to increase blood flow to the heart thereby decreasing the risk of heart disease/heart attack
3. May protect neonatal brains, so take note expectant mommas
4. May prevent osteoarthritis by helping to prevent cartilage deterioration
5. It may prevent or slow Alzheimer's Disease as the accumulation of amyloid plaque is decreased in those that consume a daily dose of the pomegranate juice
6. Lowers Cholesterol by lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) and raising HDL (good cholesterol)
Just to name a few of the benefits of this wonder fruit!
I love the juice but really don't love the seediness of the fruit itself so I've added it to my daily juice...
Try this delicious recipe in your juicer today:
Pomegranate Paradise Smoothie
2 Pomegranates scoop out the inners and juice
4 Apples, I always wash, core, then split the apples into fours, it helps me check their condition and removed any bruises, as well as the seeds
6 carrots, peeled if you like but make sure you wash them thoroughly and split the larger ones length ways to help your juicer have an easier time juicing them.
3 large handfuls of spinach, wash thoroughly
1/4 of a pineapple, cuts the skin off and cut into chunks that your juicer can handle easily, because pineapple is stringy, please feed it into the juicer with alternate amounts of carrot to help the juicer eject smoothly.
Once you've juiced these put the juice into the blender and add 1 banana and 1/2 an avocado, blend all this together, then add ice and blend that in too. If the mixture is too thick then add some filtered water and blend into to the correct consistency and enjoy!
This recipe should make at least two large glasses of smoothie maybe more depending on the quality and size of your produce.
Mark is a fan of juicers, smoothie makers and blenders and maintains a healthy lifestyle.