Pomegranates are a great source of vitamin C, B5, potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and phosphorus. This combination prevents and reverses many diseases including Type 2 Diabetes, hardening of the arteries, heart disease and some types of cancer.
In a recent issue of Cancer Research, researchers led by Hasan Mukhtar, co-leader of the Cancer Chemoprevention Program of the University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center, has shown that drinking pomegranate juice regularly is extremely beneficial in reducing the growth and spread of lung cancer cells - or even prevent lung cancer from developing as well as other cancers such as prostrate cancer and breast cancer.
In another study conducted by researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, pomegranates are helpful in fighting the hardening of arteries (atherosclerosis). It reduces the oxidation of bad LDL cholesterol which lends to artery clogging and hardening. Not only does the juice significantly reduce the blood vessel damage, it is found to actually reverse the development of this disease. In addition, pomegranates may reduce the risk of heart disease, reduce high blood pressure, and hold back viral infections.
Pomegranate Smoothie:
- 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup pure pomegranate juice (fresh squeezed or bottled fresh), well chilled
- 1 large banana
- Crushed ice (your preference to thickness)
- Blend for a minute and serve. Makes approximately 3 servings.
One Serving contains 128 calories, 0 gm fat, 0 gm saturated fat, 28 gm carbohydrates, 1 gm fiber.
Save Mart have large pomegranates for 87-cents each until Thanksgiving: Use the Sacramento area Store Locator.
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