The fruit that
has been mentioned in more ancient tablets and stories, perhaps they believe
this was a magical fruit that gave them strength and good health. In Greek
Mythology, the Pomegranate is known as the “Fruit of the Dead”. The story of
Persephona and how she was tricked by Hades in to eating 6 seeds of the Pomegranate, he
who ate any food in the underworld was doomed to spend eternity there. This is
how the Greeks explained the 6 months that there is not crop growth, and
explains the seasons.
Now a days we
do the same thing, but in a different way, at a nice Martini Lounge, you could
order a Pomegranate Martini. They make all kinds of mixed drinks with
Pomegranate, you could also find them on your local grocery story as a healthy
drink option. In this article we will talk about the health benefits of
Pomegranate and perhaps
this might change your views on this exotic fruit.
HEALTH
BENEFITS FROM POMEGRANATE
Packed with
antioxidants equal to those in green tea and red wine, and especially loaded
with vitamin C and potassium, pomegranates are believed to help:
Lower
Risk of Heart Disease
Pomegranate
juice may improve blood flow to the heart in people with ischemic coronary
heart disease (CHD).
Pomegranate
juice may help stop plaque from building up in blood, vessels. There are no
negative effects to drinking pomegranate juice (even on blood sugar levels or
body weight). Pomegranate juice may even be able to help prevent heart disease
in people who do not already have it.
Lower
Risk of Cancer, Especially Prostate and Breast
Pomegranate
juice may slow prostate cancer growth. Antioxidants are known to help prevent
and repair DNA damage that can lead to cancer. Men who have already had preliminary
treatment for prostate cancer may benefit from a daily dose of pomegranate
juice. The juice appeared to suppress the growth of cancer cells and the increase in
cancer cell death in lab testing.
Reduce
Cholesterol
Pomegranate
helps stop plaque build up and helps maintain cholesterol levels down. The
antioxidants in the juice may help keep cholesterol in a form that is less
damaging, and may also reduce plaque that has already built up in vessels.
Protects
Your Skin
Packed with
potent antioxidants (including powerful ellagic acid), pomegranates help limit
the damage of UV rays. They also defend against free radicals and increase production.
DELICIOUS
DRINK RECIPE Cielo Pomegranate Martini
2 oz. El
Diamante del Cielo Reposado Tequila
8 oz.
Pomegranate Juice
3 oz. Orange
Juice
1 oz. Cointreau
1/2 oz. Lime
Juice
1 splash(es)
Fresca
1 slice(s)
Mango
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