What’s with this pomegranate craze? It seems like this bright red fruit is popping up all over the place in fruit juices, health drinks, and health foods. Where did they come from?
Pomegranates originated in Eastern Europe and have now spread to the Mediterranean and the US. A juicy pulp and many seeds are contained in this apple-size fruit. It has been known since ancient times to have healing power and was considered to be a fruit of longevity and invincibility, and symbolized coming back from the dead. The reasoning behind these beliefs is unknown, but there is scientific evidence today that proves the health benefits of these popular fruits.
The reason that pomegranate juice is so healthy is that it is filled with antioxidants, more so than any other fruit juice. Many studies have proved that antioxidants help prevent cancer by destroying free-radicals in our bodies, but a recent study proved that they also prevent medical conditions such as fatty deposits clogging arteries, other forms of heart disease, and strokes.
I usually drink pomegranate juice in a mixture with tea. It has an unusual sweet-tart flavor that is actually quite refreshing. You can either buy this mixture in stores or try a recipe for yourself. Here it is.
Pomegranate Punch
Ingredients:
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup orange juice (the freshly squeezed type, if available)
1/2 cup diet grapefruit juice soda (or diet lemon lime soda)
Preparation:
Add all ingredients to a large glass and stir.
Add ice as desired and serve.
Yield:1 serving
Pomegranates originated in Eastern Europe and have now spread to the Mediterranean and the US. A juicy pulp and many seeds are contained in this apple-size fruit. It has been known since ancient times to have healing power and was considered to be a fruit of longevity and invincibility, and symbolized coming back from the dead. The reasoning behind these beliefs is unknown, but there is scientific evidence today that proves the health benefits of these popular fruits.
The reason that pomegranate juice is so healthy is that it is filled with antioxidants, more so than any other fruit juice. Many studies have proved that antioxidants help prevent cancer by destroying free-radicals in our bodies, but a recent study proved that they also prevent medical conditions such as fatty deposits clogging arteries, other forms of heart disease, and strokes.
I usually drink pomegranate juice in a mixture with tea. It has an unusual sweet-tart flavor that is actually quite refreshing. You can either buy this mixture in stores or try a recipe for yourself. Here it is.
Pomegranate Punch
Ingredients:
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup orange juice (the freshly squeezed type, if available)
1/2 cup diet grapefruit juice soda (or diet lemon lime soda)
Preparation:
Add all ingredients to a large glass and stir.
Add ice as desired and serve.
Yield:1 serving
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