Why Should We Eat Pomegranate

Posted on by Faiyaz Khan

Why Should We Eat Pomegranate

When it comes to the healthiest fruits on earth, Pomegranate is one of them. Pomegranate are round fruits with shiny red-yellow, hard skin and its seeds are very juicy, delicious and jewel-like and fully packed with minerals, vitamins and fibre.

Pomegranate has been used to treat a variety of diseases for thousands of years. In theological books, it is the most mentioned fruits that why it is called as divine fruit also.

Pomegranate is said to be a great source of vitamins, especially vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin E as well as folic acid and also having anti-viral, anti-oxidants and anti-tumor properties. This fruit contains at least three times more anti-oxidants as both green tea and wine.

Pomegranate can be consumed raw or processed as seeds, pomegranate nectar, fruit juice, paste, syrup etc. As we know that pomegranate have so many health benefits, some of them are mentioned below:

  • It is rich in anti-oxidants, Pomegranate protects our body from free radicals which can be responsible for the premature ageing.
  • This fruit have potent anti-inflammatory properties which can be helpful to reduce the inflammation, one of the leading drivers of many serious diseases including Alzheimer’s, type 2 diabetes, obesity, cancer and heart diseases.
  • Pomegranate juice can be helpful to the men with prostate cancer, inhibiting the growth of cancer and reduce the death risk.
  • This fruit may be useful against the breast cancer.
  • Pomegranate juice’s regular intake can lower the level of blood pressure in as little as 2 weeks.
  • Its juice may be helpful to treat erectile dysfunction.
  • It can help to fight fungal and bacterial infections.
  • Intake of pomegranate may improve your memory and exercise performance.
  • Antioxidants present in this fruit may act as a thinner for your blood and prevents the blood platelets from forming coagulating and clots.
  • It acts like an oxygen mask by helping to pump the oxygen level in our blood.
  • It is also helpful to boost the immunity and very helpful in digestion.
  • Lowers the stress level apart from lowering the internal oxidative stress of body.
  • It prevent the dental plague formation with their antiviral and anti-bacterial properties.
  • Pomegranate relieves from stomach disorders.
  • This fruit consumption maintains the healthy blood flow in our body and supply iron to blood and helps by reducing the anemia symptoms like dizziness, exhaustion, hearing loss and weakness.
  • Lowers the heart attack and strokes risks.

Along with these health benefits, there are so many health benefits of having pomegranate juice or seeds. Add fresh fruits in your diet to stay healthy!