Day 4 Of 7 Super Fruits

So todays super fruit is the Pomegranate.  We often see this strange pretty colored fruit, however wonder how in the world do we eat them.  We ask do we swallow the seeds, or just eat the juicy sac around the seed.  I do remember eating them as a child, felt they were a lot of work and messy, but as a super fruit it might be worth it.  Per cup of juicy seeds there is about 140 calories, with 2 grams of fat. They are among the healthiest fruits around.  I will go over some of the super benefits of this fruit.

They contain an impressive nutrient profile, 7 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein, vitamin C, K, Folate and Potassium.  The pomegranate seeds are sweet and edible.  They can be eaten raw or juiced.

They contain powerful antioxidants.  Punicalagins are found in the juice and peel of the fruit, and Punicic acid also known as pomegranate seed oil, is the main fatty acid in the arils.

They also have anti inflammatory effects. Studies have shown that it can reduce inflammatory activity in the digestive tract, as well as in breast and colon cancer cells.

Given that the plant compounds in pomegranate have anti inflammatory effects, it makes sense it might just help in arthritis and joint pain.

At the end of the day, pomegranates are among the healthiest fruits on the planet.  They have wide ranging benefits, and may help reduce the risk of all sorts of serious diseases.