2023-09-25 06:03:14
During the off-season, it is especially important to take care of the body and prevent seasonal colds. It is also advisable to review the grocery basket and add fruits and vegetables to it, which increase immunity. One of them is pomegranate: Olga Bayan, brand nutritionist at Bioniq, an international health-tech company, talks about its beneficial properties.
What are the benefits of pomegranate?
100 g of pomegranate contains about 10 mg of calcium, 0.3 mg of iron, 236 mg of potassium, 12 mg of magnesium, 36 mg of phosphorus: this is 2-3% of the norm of these minerals per day for an adult. The calorie content of pomegranate is about 52 calories per 100 g. The grains have no fat and contain approximately 14 g of carbohydrates and up to 1 g of protein.
Pomegranate seeds contain a powerful dose of vitamin C (more than a quarter of the daily requirement), as well as a large amount of B vitamins (especially B6 and B12). Pomegranate contains a lot of flavonoids, tannins, and catechins – these are antioxidants that help the body resist oxidative stress, neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals and serve as the prevention of cancer.
What will happen to the body if you often eat pomegranate?
There are a number of scientific studies that prove the benefits of pomegranate in the absence of contraindications and following the rules of administration. For two weeks of daily consumption of pomegranate juice (500 ml per day) can be increased the number of red cells in the blood and increase hemoglobin. This is due to the fact that pomegranate contains iron and vitamin C, which improves the absorption of the mineral. Therefore, doctors often recommend drinking pomegranate juice for anemia or after high blood loss.
Regular consumption of pomegranate is the best prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Pomegranate juice lowers blood pressure and blood sugar levels, which is why it is often prescribed to people with diabetes. Pomegranate helps with arthrosis and other cartilage diseases, as it contains polyphenols that effectively fight inflammation. Pomegranate juice is good for skin health because it can minimize damage from ultraviolet rays (B) and prevent photoaging.
Harm from eating pomegranate
Pomegranate has high acidity; it is not recommended to add it to the diet if you have gastrointestinal diseases. It is also important to rinse your mouth after consuming pomegranate, as the risk of damaging the enamel increases. Children can eat pomegranate, but with restrictions due to potential allergies. It is imperative to remove the bones so that the child does not choke. If you want to offer pomegranate juice to children, at first you need to dilute it with water.
Pomegranate juice lowers blood pressure, so it is important to consult a specialist before consumption if you have cardiovascular diseases. In the absence of contraindications, this drink can be beneficial for the heart.
How to eat pomegranate
Eat pomegranate seeds with seeds: they have a beneficial effect on the digestion process (contraindicated for children and those who suffer from constipation). An adult can consume no more than one pomegranate per day. Pomegranate consists of 75% water – it is a diuretic product, which means it is better to eat it no later than three to four hours before bedtime.
You can prepare a decoction from pomegranate peel – it helps to cope with dysbacteriosis. Eating the peel, as well as the membranes (the white pulp around the grains) in their pure form is not recommended: these ingredients can be toxic to the body.
How to choose a pomegranate
The pomegranate peel should be dry and thin, without damage or stains. Choose fruits that are evenly colored. To make sure that the fruit is ripe, you can lightly tap the fruit: a muffled sound is a sign that the pomegranate is not yet ready for consumption. Ripe fruit should also be heavy, not light.
How to store pomegranate
The fruit can be stored in the refrigerator in a separate compartment to avoid damage. If they appear, cut the fruit in half, remove the grains, place them in a container and close the lid tightly. In this case, the pomegranate will retain its beneficial properties for up to four days. There is no need to throw away the pomegranate skins – they can be dried in the oven at a temperature of about 50 ° C or naturally. To do this, you need to keep the skins at room temperature for about eight days. They are useful for tea or decoction (to gargle in case of illness).
Another best option is to store the pomegranate on the balcony in a box, wrapping each fruit in paper and covering it with a thick cloth. It is important that the fruits are not exposed to sunlight. The temperature should be up to 10 °C.
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