Pomegranate is a fruit that has recently become more affordable. Now delivery is faster, more reliable, it is easier to conclude contracts with suppliers. And we can enjoy this delicious fruit. It is difficult to meet a man who does not like grenades. But is this southern fruit good ?
There are at least 10 reasons to drink its juice and just eat such yummy.
So, pomegranate fruit: the properties are surprising
- Protects against breast cancer. At least that's what Israeli scholars say. Pomegranate juice destroys cancer cells and does not interfere with the functioning of healthy ones. It also prevents the formation of "abnormal" cells.
- Prevents lung cancer. Mice hurt less when pomegranate juice was included in their diet .
- Slows down the development of prostate cancer. Sick rodents lived longer, rejoicing in tasty juice.
- Restores the brain of newborns. After birth trauma, infants who were given juice improved faster.
- Protects against osteoarthritis. Several independent studies have shown that the likelihood of bone degeneration becomes less in juice drinkers.
- Cleans arteries. Yes, plaques can become smaller. And new ones will form more slowly. Miracles do pomegranate.
- Lets forget about Alzheimer's disease. Yes, but paradoxically, memory is getting better. And for those who are still ill, the manifestations are much weaker.
- Lowers cholesterol. Regulates its various types towards the correct proportion.
- It will help the heart by reducing systolic blood pressure.
- Will give beautiful teeth: yes - snow-white smiles, no - on the fly.
Pomegranate is a fruit that is repeatedly mentioned in the Bible. Especially in the Song of Songs, the hymn of love. However, there is information about pomegranate both in the book of Kings and in Deuteronomy. In the latter case, pomegranates are mentioned to emphasize the abundance of land. Therefore, this fruit is not in vain - a symbol of prosperity and luxury. And well known for a long time.
It seems that these arguments are enough to make it clear why pomegranate fruit is useful.
The advantage of pomegranate is also its very low calorie content, namely 52 kcal. Comparable to apple or pear. But how much more joy. And more time is spent on food, to be honest to get a little red grain full of amazing, fragrant juice. That is, eating pomegranates means to meditate. Very relaxing. At least once a week, buy yourself pomegranates, retire and for an hour by candlelight eat one grain, thinking only about this southern fruit, forgetting about all the little things that torment your soul.
And pomegranate juice is perfect after exercise. Of course, not concentrated, the juice from the package should be diluted by adding 50% of the volume that is in the glass. And tasty and drink will cease to want. This also applies to those who suffer from high fever after an illness. If the disease is associated with a digestive tract disorder and the stool is liquid, then you are also shown pomegranate - it fixes.
Pomegranate is a fruit with a story. It can be found in the tombs of the ancient Egyptians. In particular, the finds belong to the reign of Hatshepsut, but in general a person has been familiar with pomegranate for at least 30 centuries. The Torah says a lot about this fruit. In ancient Greece, he was a symbol of marriage. That is why Persephone abducted by the underground god was forced to return to her husband (he gave her pomegranate seeds). In Greece, this fruit is very respected and eaten at weddings, and is also placed near the iconostasis when they move to a new house.
In Japan, pomegranate is used in bonsai. His form is very suitable for this type of art.
The first wife of Henry the Eighth, Catherine of Aragon, had a coat of arms in the form of a pomegranate. The second wife, Anna Boleyn, ordered to embroider a coat of arms in the shape of a dove pecking pomegranates. However, this marriage ended in her death.
However, those who do not give pomegranates to pigeons, but eat themselves, live longer. So eat and rejoice.