Hidden benefits of Pomegranate

 

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In this article you will know about "Hidden benefits of Pomegranate".

Pomegranate is the fruit which belongs to Lythraceae  family, it's scientific name is Punica granatum.

Pomegranate grows from October to November into Northern hemisphere and from March to May into southern hemisphere.

Pomegranate can be used in different style like, in meal, juice, smoothies, cooking, alcoholic beverages. 

Pomegranate are mostly cultivated in the middle east, northern and tropical Africa, The Indian subcontinent, central Asia, dry part of southeast Asia.

Iran is the world's largest producer and exporter of pomegranate with an annual production of 670,000 tons, other countries including India, Turkey, Spain, Tunisia, Morocco, Afghanistan, China, Greece, Japan, France etc also cultivate pomegranate.

Pomegranate is the native to Iran.

 

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Nutritional Fact of Pomegranate 

Per 100g of pomegranate

Calories	83
Carbs	18.7g
Protein	1.7g
Sugar	13.67g
Fiber	4g
Fat	1.17g
Vitamin B1	0.67mg
Vitamin B2	0.053mg
Vitamin B3	0.293mg
Vitamin C	10.2mg
Vitamin K	16.4mg
Calcium	10mg
Iron	0.3mg
Magnesium	12mg
Potassium	236mg
Zinc	0.35g

 

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Hidden Benefits of Pomegranate

1. It is a rich source of Antioxidant

Pomegranate get their red color due to polyphenols which are powerful antioxidant.

It helps to remove free radicals, protect cells from damage, reduce inflammation.

 

2. It may prevent prostrate cancer

Recent study has found that pomegranate may stop the growth of prostate cancer cells.

 

3. It may protect form Alzheimer's disease

It is believed that antioxidant stop the progress of Alzheimer's disease.

 

4. Rich source of Vitamin C

It may fill 40% of daily requirement of Vitamin C.

 

5. It aids the digestion

Pomegranate's seeds are rich source of fiber which helps improve gut health and digestion.

 

6. It contains Anti-inflammatory properties

It is a powerful anti-inflammatory because of its high concentration of antioxidant.

 

7. Improve heart health

Pomegranate juice is considered as most heart healthy juice.

Small studies have shown that it improves the blood circulation and prevent the arteries from getting thick. 

 

8. Rich source of Vitamins

It contains good amount of Vitamin B, C, E, K.

 

9. It may improve the memory

Study has found that "pomegranate juice may improve memory".

 

10. Improve endurance 

Pomegranate has believed that it may improve performance .

It may help reduce soreness and improves strength.

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