Pomegranate

Health Benefits:

Aids in weight loss
Anti inflammatory
Aphrodisiac
Diuretic
Fights depression
Helps control LDL cholesterol levels
Increases Sex Hormones & Orgasm
Increases stamina
Inhibits cancer cell growth
May reduce risk of Alzheimer
May reduce risk of diabetes
May regulate heart rate
Promotes healthy gums and teeth
Provides energy

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1/2 cup seeds; Calories: 79; Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 3mg; Carbs: 16g; Fiber:3g; Sugars: 12g; Protein: 1.2g; Potassium: 5%DV; Vitamin A: 0%DV; Vitamin C: 14%DV; Calcium: 0%DV; Iron: 1%DV

Did You Know?

• Pomegranate juice has been found to be just as effective as prescription mouthwash at ridding the mouth of plaque, the bacteria that causes cavities and gingivitis.
• Pomegranates have polyphenols, a type of antioxidant that many believe slows aging.
• Using a cotton ball, massage your face with pomegranate juice, leave it for 15 minutes and then wash it for an instant glow.
• Pomegranates grow on trees.

Ways to Eat:

• Juiced
• Eat the seeds

Farming Trivia:

• Pomegranate remains dating back to 1000 BC have been found in Transcaucasia
• There are over 760 varieties of pomegranates
• In Hinduism, the pomegranate symbolizes prosperity and fertility