With a delicate and slightly acidic flavor, a bright red color, apple-shaped but rich in seeds, also of an intense red color. The pomegranate, the fruit of the pomegranate, is a food originating from Asia which today is also abundantly cultivated in the Mediterranean area.
It is a very versatile fruit that can be eaten as it is, but it is also possible to find it in the form of centrifuged, juices or jam. It can be added to smoothies, porridges and can be mixed with salads and risottos to create delicious sweet and sour dishes.
Few buy this fall superfood which is a real health blast and delays aging
It is considered a superfood, due to its countless beneficial properties. Rich in water, it has a modest carbohydrate content but low in protein and fat. Rich in polyphenols, vitamins and mineral salts, in particular vitamin C, folate, potassium, phosphorus and manganese.
Its consumption would help improve intestinal peristalsis by relieving constipation problems, promote weight loss and reduce systemic intestinal inflammation.
An excellent fruit also to counteract the problems related to cholesterol in particular LDL, it would help reduce pressure thus having a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. It would also be considered a valid natural gastroprotector.
The beneficial properties
Moreover, thanks to the presence of flavonoids, particular antioxidants, pomegranate seems to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Its juice in fact seems to increase insulin sensitivity and reduce oxidative stress.
Also useful for fighting urinary tract infections, it would also have antifungal properties able to counteract candida albicans.
An ally of beauty and youth
Thanks to the presence of polyphenols and antioxidants it would seem very valid also for improving the problems related to microcirculation, in fact, it would reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.
The large presence of antioxidants would make it a fruit able to oppose the presence of free radicals, this would delay the phenomena related to aging. In particular, it would promote cell regeneration and tissue repair. In this sense, it would be useful to slow down epidermal aging, also reducing hyperpigmentation, spots, moreover, would be able to relieve epidermal disorders such as acne.
Rich in vitamin C, the pomegranate fruit seems to be a powerful ally of our immune system, in fact, it would protect us from the attack of viruses and bacteria and reduce seasonal ailments.
However, few still buy this autumn superfood which is a real health blast and delays aging.
Contraindications
The pomegranate would not present particular contraindications, however, its excessive consumption could cause pomegranate intoxication which would cause symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness.