Pomegranate Juice Antioxidant...Helps Fight Many Diseases
Pomegranate juice antioxidant is good for fighting many diseases and ailments.
Pomegranate antioxidant levels are believed to be three times the amount of
green tea
or red wine.
Pomegranate contains a cocktail of chemicals which appear to reduce cell damage and potentially kill off
cancer
cells.
For the uninitiated,
antioxidants
are compounds which help to destroy
free radicals,
harmful molecules produced by our bodies and the surrounding environment, and are linked to a range of diseases such as cancer and also responsible for speeding up the aging process.So anything that fights free radicals..we like!
Among the many many
pomegranate benefits
are...
It is believed through recent study that pomegranate juice may help keep fatty deposits from collecting on artery walls. In one study, mice who were given pomegranate juice were able to reduce this build up by over 30%.
However these results do not directly translate to humans but it does show that
pomegranate juice antioxidant
may be a very valuable tool for preventing hardening of the arteries and such related diseases such as heart attacks and strokes.
Pomegranate juice is high in fibre and has substantial amounts of potassium which is important in sending nerve impulses as well as releasing energy from protein, fat, and carbohydrates during metabolism.
It contains
vitamin C
and niacin too.
If you have anemia then take notice as pomegranates are thought to contain very high levels of iron.
Pregnant women listen up. The womb lining (endometrium) where the actual implant of fertilised eggs takes place almost entirely consists of blood and pomegranates contain high levels of cobalt which is an essential raw material for the synthesis of blood. Cobalt also contributes to the
colour of the fruit too.
Phytochemicals in pomegranate juice help prevent heart disease and cancer.
In a recent study at the University of California, scientists carried out a study whereby they asked 50 men with prostate cancer to have half a glass (0.24 litrs) of pomegranate juice antioxidant daily.They then kept track of the men's levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA). This is a protein that has been widely linked to prostate cancer. What happened? Usually cancer patient's levels double in about 15 months, however for the patients that drank pomegranate juice, it took an average of 54 months for their PSA levels to rise.
For those who are trying to lose weight, add pomegranate to your diet and exercise plan to make your weight loss battle easier. Pomegranates are a rich source of the conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which, in combination with antioxidants and polyphenols, has a positive effect on fat burning. In addition,
pomegranate calories
are low.
Anyone For Pomegranate Tea?
Fancy a cup of pomegranate tea? Not only is it a refreshing healthy drink it can also help with diarrhea as the iron and cobalt have a stool binding effect. I won't go into graphic detail but just trust me when I say it really does work!
Boil the skin of half a pomegranate in half a litre of water for 15-20 minutes.Cool for 30 minutes then strain. Drink one cup with a little honey twice daily on an empty stomach. Always sip slowly and avoid drinking too hot as this can irritate the stomach lining.
Check out this great tasting and healthy Pomegranate and Blueberry smoothie!
Pomegranates are very healthy, but they can also be expensive and often hard to find. Pomegranate supplements provide all the health benefits of the fruit in an inexpensive and convenient way.
~~~~~~~UPDATE~~~~~~~ Now, there is a brilliant way to get your pomegranate juice, it's known as 'Health's Angel', and it is readily available at most local grocery stores...
POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice!
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