Add Pomegranate For Heart Health, Prostate Cancer and Improved Blood Circulation
Pomegranates help promote heart health and proper circulation. They contain three times the antioxidants of wine or green tea which, among other things, promote a healthy heart.
When you drink pomgegrante juice regularly, you avoid the hardening of artery walls and build-up of plaque. Studies have been shown that pomegranate reverse these problems. Pomegranate has also been shown to reduce bad cholesterol and raise your good cholesterol levels. Another benefit of this improved circulation is that its can help cure impotence.
The antioxidants in pomegranate makes a great antitode for cancer. While pomegranate has been indicated for breast and skin cancer, the most promising research is with prostate cancer in men. Regular consumption of pomegranate juice can significantly lower prostate antigent (PSA) levels in the body. These chemicals are not only an indicator of your risk level for prostate cancer and other problems; they also indicate how well a man will respond to cancer treatment, radiation and chemotherapy.
Additionally, pomegranate has been shown to reduce the affects of aging and prevent Alzheimer’s. Pomegranate can prevent cartilage damage and protect babies from brain damage during birth. While many of its uses have not been studied, pomegranate has traditionally been used to clear skin, reduce inflammation, and help with sore throats.
The thing about pomegranates is that they have a short season and don’t keep well. It’s almost impossible to find fresh pomegranate when it is not in season. In fact, most pomegranates have to be imported from the Mediterranean. To keep some pomegrantes for later consumption, you can consider taking their skin out and deseed them for freezing. Alternatively, throw them in the juicer and freeze it for later.
