Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Pomegranate’s Antioxidant Properties

Antioxidants provide our bodies with numerous health benefits, and it’s only logical to include fruits and foods that contain antioxidants in our daily diet.



Pomegranates have just that… a high level of antioxidants. Aside from its rich flavor and the number of ways to eat and drink it, studies have shown that pomegranate contains more antioxidants than green tea, cranberries and even red wine!



By including pomegranate in your daily diet you can improve your blood flow and, in so doing… help prevent heart diseases such as heart attacks, stroke or clogged arteries.



Pomegranate also promotes healthy blood pressure levels and low cholesterol. Pomegranate juice can be helpful for men as well… as studies have concluded that it may help prevent prostate cancer and growth.



The pomegranate fruit contains many antioxidants for our bodies and eating it daily is beneficial for your health. However remember to always mix plenty of different fruits in your diet. While pomegranate is great, you should always include other fruits and juices as well.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Health Benefits Of Pomegranite Juice


Many are starting to switch their morning orange juice to pomegranite juice. Why? Very simply, studies have shown that the juice of the pomegranate fruit is the most potent of all when it comes to antioxidants. Pomegranate Juice can be found in a variety of forms including Pomegranate Concentrate, Pomegranate Tea ,Pomegranate Seed Oil, Pomegranate Molasses and even Pomegranate Sauce !. There are even Pomegranate Capsules & Pomegranate Tablets which you can buy as a supplement if you find preparing them slow! Obviously buying pure pomegranate juice would have the best health benefit. Pomegranates are meant to be an excellent way of lowering cholesterol and also there is also a Pomegranate Detox and diet program!
Aside from its great taste, pomegranite juice helps our bodies in a number of ways. Studies have shown that pomegranate helps prevent hardening of the arteries as well. This is most commonly known as atherosclerosis. By preventing the buildup of material in our arteries, pomegranite juice also reduces the chances of heart attack and stroke. By switching to pomegranite juice, you’re protecting yourself from heart disease, cholesterol and even stress!
So you may be wondering, what about other natural fruit juices? They’re good for your health as well, but pomegranate tops them all! In a study of other fruit juices such as grape juice, blueberry, orange and even wine, pomegranite juice topped above them all with the highest amount of natural antioxidants. I myself was a daily green tea drinker. But guess what? Pomegranate contains more antioxidants than green tea, too. Simply stated, pomegranite juice contains the high amount of the antioxidants your body needs to stay healthy and strong.
Pomegranite juice also works well as a blood thinner, suggesting that it might be an excellent agent for promoting blood flow to the heart. In addition to reducing plaque in the arteries, it raises good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol.
Research has also evaluated the antioxidant nature of pom juice and its potential usefulness in fighting certain forms of cancer. Pom juice has been shown to reduce incidence of both breast and skin cancer. And it has also been shown to slow the growth of prostate cancer in mice.
In terms of the effects of pomegranite juice on osteoarthritis… pom juice acts as an enzyme inhibitor to protect against cartilage damage, when applied directly. It’s hoped that further research will establish a cause and effect relationship between oral ingestion of pom juice and a reduction in in the deterioration of cartilage.
No further studies are required to prove that pomegranite juice it healthy to drink. There are numerous pom juice products available… some quite highly priced because of its high degree of popularity. But it’s likely that the price will continue to come down as market forces find better and cheaper ways of making it available.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Something about Pomegranate


Pomegranate Seeds

Sprinkle these garnet jewels over a salad to turn the greens festive and seasonal.
Garnish rice dishes with pomegranate seeds to add bursts of color and flavor.
Finish a stack of pancakes or waffles with a tumble of the colorful seeds.

How to Remove the Seeds Cut off the pomegranate’s crown, then divide into sections. Place the sections in a bowl of water. Gently roll out the arils with your fingers. Discard everything else. Drain the water, and the seeds are ready to use.

Pomegranate Molasses

Use this thick syrup cooked down from pomegranate juice in a number of exciting ways. It lends a sweet and sour flavor, much like tamarind. Brush the molasses on chicken before grilling for a crisp, slightly tart finish. Toss roasted vegetables in a bit of pomegranate molasses right before serving for lovely color and added flavor. Add the molasses to a stock to make a tangy sauce for duck or lamb.

How to Create Pomegranate Molasses Juice a pomegranate and blend the seeds until a juice is formed. Then, strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve or a strainer lined with cheesecloth. Extract the juice from the seeds, then cook down until a thick reduction forms. Or purchase pomegranate molasses from a specialty purveyor.

Did you know? Most of the fiber content in a pomegranate comes from the arils. Suggest your customers eat them whole.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

The Pomegranate

The sparkling, red jewels of the pomegranate offer a crowning glory to holiday dishes.

Why are Pomegranates Hot?

Perhaps diners are seeking them out because pomegranates are naturally fat-free, saturated fat-free, cholesterol-free and a source of vitamin C and potassium. Or it could be because they’re a naturally good source of antioxidants. Whatever the reason, pomegranates offer a tasty way to add color and variety to your dishes. Plus, they can help your customers meet theFDA's recommended goal of two cups of fruit a day.

How to size up a Pomegranate

Pomegranates, about the size of an orange, have leathery, reddish-pink skin. Inside, bitter membrane separates little sacs filled with hundreds of seeds. A translucent red pulp that has a slightly sweet and tart taste surrounds these seeds—those juicy, ruby-red arils are what you’re after. Select fruit that is heavy for its size with bright, fresh color and blemish-free skin.