Pomegranate
Pomegranates are among the healthiest fruits on Earth. Categorised as a berry, the pomegranate fruit looks kind of like a red apple with a flower-shaped stem. Its juice can be sweet or acidic, it contains higher levels of antioxidants than most other fruit juices. Pomegranates have been studied for their protective benefits for urinary, digestive and prostate health.
The polyphenols in pomegranates may increase exercise endurance and muscle recovery; The main one found in pomegranate, Punicalagin is a very potent anti-oxidant and can metabolised into other compounds that themselves have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory bioactivities (ellagic acid, urolithins- promoting mitochondrial health and muscle endurance).
In season from December to April
Pomegranates are among the healthiest fruits on Earth. Categorised as a berry, the pomegranate fruit looks kind of like a red apple with a flower-shaped stem. Its juice can be sweet or acidic, it contains higher levels of antioxidants than most other fruit juices. Pomegranates have been studied for their protective benefits for urinary, digestive and prostate health.
The polyphenols in pomegranates may increase exercise endurance and muscle recovery; The main one found in pomegranate, Punicalagin is a very potent anti-oxidant and can metabolised into other compounds that themselves have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory bioactivities (ellagic acid, urolithins- promoting mitochondrial health and muscle endurance).
In season from December to April
Pomegranates are among the healthiest fruits on Earth. Categorised as a berry, the pomegranate fruit looks kind of like a red apple with a flower-shaped stem. Its juice can be sweet or acidic, it contains higher levels of antioxidants than most other fruit juices. Pomegranates have been studied for their protective benefits for urinary, digestive and prostate health.
The polyphenols in pomegranates may increase exercise endurance and muscle recovery; The main one found in pomegranate, Punicalagin is a very potent anti-oxidant and can metabolised into other compounds that themselves have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory bioactivities (ellagic acid, urolithins- promoting mitochondrial health and muscle endurance).
In season from December to April
Preparation Tip
Separating the seeds is easier in a bowl of water because the seeds sink and the inedible pulp floats- Or you can cut the fruit in half over a bowl and smack the rind with a large spoon to eject the seeds from the pomegranate directly.