Exotic fruit - pomegranate, is abundantly present on store shelves. But not many people know how to choose, clean and, most importantly, how to eat pomegranates. There are subtleties and simple rules. Putting them into practice, you can easily add this fruit to your diet.
First, let's figure out what pomegranate is. As practice and some studies have shown, this is a very useful product. Its juice contains a large amount of carbohydrates, in particular glucose and fructose. In addition, it contains a lot of organic acids. Scientists have proven that the use of pomegranate prevents the appearance and development of tumors. This is due to the presence of antioxidants in it. Substances that make up pomegranate lower cholesterol.
A lot of controversy arises about how to eat pomegranates. Some people mistakenly believe that the seeds of this fruit can not be eaten.
It has been proven that bones, like all other components of pomegranate, are also useful. The fiber they contain normalizes the bowel. The bones are not digested, but passing through the gastrointestinal tract, cleanse the intestines and improve its peristalsis. This removes toxins, bacteria and lowers cholesterol.
Bones contain fatty oil with vitamin E, due to which normalization of the natural hormonal balance in the body occurs. Therefore, the use of pomegranate with seeds is also useful for eliminating problems in the intimate sphere.
However, even such a healthy fruit, you need to eat in moderation. It is necessary to introduce it into the diet only after eating, so that organic acids do not irritate the stomach. In what form and how do they eat pomegranate?
It can be eaten fresh, separating the grain from the peel. It is also used in the preparation of various dishes. Separately, it must be said about pomegranate juice. It is better to use it no later than 20 minutes after preparation. Thus, the body will receive the maximum of beneficial substances that it contains. You can buy ready-made juice in the store, but it is preferable to cook it yourself.
To do this, take the pomegranate and mash it very intensively from all sides. After that, we make a hole in the peel and pour the resulting juice into a glass. But in order to use all the capabilities of the fetus, you need to separate the grains from the peel and shift them to gauze. Then squeeze the juice into the container. You can use gloves to keep your hands dirty.
They recommend drinking up to one glass of pomegranate juice per day, but not more than 4 per week. For better absorption, it is necessary to dilute the juice with water in a ratio of 1: 1. You can use mineral water for this.
We have figured out how to eat pomegranate, but peeling this fruit is not so simple. And here there are rules. For easier peeling of a pomegranate from a peel it is necessary to do the following. We take the fruit and cut off the top from it, before the appearance of white veins. Then, in the direction of these veins (they form lobules), you need to cut the peel over the entire surface. After that, turn the grenade with a slice down over the plate and start tapping the surface with a spoon or knife handle. Do not be afraid to damage the grain. They will spill out on a plate, and only the peel will remain in the hands.
It is better to use fresh pomegranate. Therefore, before eating pomegranate, you need to decide how you will use it. If it is juice, then it should be prepared shortly before eating. Pomegranate and its juice are also used for pickling meat. In addition, this fruit is added to various sauces and salads. In any case, the benefits of this product are undeniable.
Now that you know how to clean, and most importantly, how to eat pomegranate, add it to your diet and saturate your body with useful vitamins and nutrients so necessary for it.