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Pomegranates

If you search for Pomegranates in google you will see articles about how they are the new super food. This isn`t entirely true since mankind has been using the Pomegranate since the days of Greek Mythology.

Nutrients in Pomegranates – Pomengranates contain vitamins A, C, and folic acid. They have high levels of polyphenol antioxidants with powerful free-radical scavenging ability.

Health Benefits of Pomegranates

Cancer Fighting – Pomegranates contain phytonutrients that help to protect the body from dangerous free radicals. Studies indicate that pomegranate juice has been shown to delay the development of breast and colon cancers.

Heart Healthy – Studies have shows that drinking Pomegranate juice decreases LDL cholesterol and protects against the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. This means that it protects you against heart attacks

Others Benefits – blood clots, diarrhea, arthritis

How to Get the Seeds From a Pomegranate

I started to buy a pomegranate every week in the groceries and had a heck of time eating it without making a mess. The juice will stain your counters or table tops so be careful.

1. Cut your pomengrante in 4 equal pieces.
2. Get a big bowl of water and submerge your piece and then pull the seeds off when it under water.
3. The seeds will sink to the bottom of the water so you can collect them with no mess.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: (100 grams)
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 68
Total Fat 0g 0%
   Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carboydrates 17g 5%
   Dietary Fiber 1g ~
   Sugars 17g ~
Protein 1g 1%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 10%
Iron 1% Calcium 0%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs

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