Here in the Syracuse, New York region natural health enthusiasts are aware of the value of fruit in your diet to keep you healthy. And interesting news for natural health enthusiasts in Syracuse and elsewhere is that pomegranates are particularly good for your health.
Holistic Health News, www.hhnews.com. has reported on the extraordinary health value of pomegranates. The health benefits of this delicious exotic fruit are extraordinary. There is three times the antioxidant potency in pomegranate than in an equal volume of green tea or red wine. Antioxidants help neutralize free radical damage to our bodies. Free radicals are highly reactive chemical substances that cause damage to our body’s cellular materials. Free radical damage is linked to major degenerative illnesses and accelerated aging.
The health value of this fruit are hot news. A study is published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has stated: “Pomegranates are proving to be the most powerful antioxidant source available, better than red wine, tomatoes, vitamin E and a variety of other headline makers.” And a recent article in Vogue magazine has exclaimed : “Move over, blueberries - it’s all about pomegranates. Scientists have been obsessing over the fruit more than ever. Labs have discovered pomegranates are good for the heart!” And Flex magazine has writen: “Pomegranates are a great source of antioxidants, in fact, the juice from pomegranates is higher in antioxidants than any other drink.” Also a recent Reuters story was headlined: “Pomegranate Juice Each Day May Keep the Cardiologist Away.”
Studies have shown this fruit may also help lower cholesterol. In a study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, men drinking pomegranate juice had significantly increased antioxidant levels in their blood, and reduced oxidation of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. And other studies indicate many other benefits beyond cardiovascular health. Time magazine has reported on the exceptional health benefits of the pomegranate fruit under the heading “Pomegranate Power.” Time has written: “The pomegranate, with its regal crown and sparkling scarlet arils, is the ‘in’ fruit among American’s leading health buffs. And for good reason - it has a tart, refreshing flavor, an ancient lineage, and provides a wallop of antioxidants.”
And pomegranates also contain various nutritious and pharmacological substances such as vitamins (B1, B2, C and niacin), minerals (potassium, in particular), amino acids (glutanic acid, aspartic acid), tannins (punicalagin, ellagic acid) and alkaloids (pelletierines). Also, as a potent source of antioxidants, the pomegranate is rich in polyphenols, which promote heart health.
And so next time you are shopping at P & C foods for your family check to see if there are any pomegranates available. You and your family will love the taste and health benefits of this magnificent fruit.
Mandel News Service www.mandelnews.com
