Saturday, September 1, 2012

A Pomegranate is


A Pomegranate is like opening a treasure box full of rubies.
The English word "pomegranate" comes from the Latin words for apple ("pomum") (apple) and seeded ("granatus").
It’s loaded with nutrients and an excellent source of vitamin C, fol

ic acid, and vitamins A and E.
It is said to be the powerhouse of health.
There are over 760 varieties of pomegranate.
Pomegranate juice is made from the fruit of the pomegranate.
It is used in cooking both as a fresh juice and as a concentrated syrup, particularly in Persian cuisine.
Pomegranate juice has significant potential health benefits like
Fights Breast Cancer,
Prevention of Osteoarthritis,
Lowers Cholesterol,
Pomegranates[ peel, bark and leaves are used to] calm the disorder of the stomach,
Lowers Blood Pressure.
Apart from being healthy, pomegranate is delicious too. Pomegranate consists of antioxidant, antiviral and anti-tumour properties. It is said to be a good source of vitamins as it includes vitamin A, C and E as well as folic acid. This fruit consists of three times the antioxidants of wine or green tea. It is said to be the powerhouse of health.

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