POMEGRANATE

The fruit that has been mentioned in more ancient tablets and stories, perhaps they believe this was a magical fruit that gave them strength and good health. In Greek Mythology, the Pomegranate is known as the “Fruit of the Dead”. The story of Persephona and how she was tricked by Hades in to eating 6 seeds of the Pomegranate, he who ate any food in the underworld was doomed to spend eternity there. This is how the Greeks explained the 6 months that there is not crop growth, and explains the seasons.

Now a days we do the same thing, but in a different way, at a nice Martini Lounge, you could order a Pomegranate Martini. They make all kinds of mixed drinks with Pomegranate, you could also find them on your local grocery story as a healthydrink option. In this article we will talk about the health benefits of Pomegranate and perhaps this might change your views on this exotic fruit.

HEALTH BENEFITS FROM POMEGRANATE

Packed with antioxidants equal to those in green tea and red wine, and especially loaded with vitamin C and potassium, pomegranates are believed to help:

Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Pomegranate juice may improve blood flow to the heart in people with ischemic coronary heart disease (CHD).

Pomegranate juice may help stop plaque from building up in blood, vessels. There are no negative effects to drinking pomegranate juice (even on blood sugar levels or body weight). Pomegranate juice may even be able to help prevent heart disease in people who do not already have it.

Lower Risk of Cancer, Especially Prostate and Breast

Pomegranate juice may slow prostate cancer growth. Antioxidants are known to help prevent and repair DNA damage that can lead to cancer. Men who have already had preliminary treatment for prostate cancer may benefit from a daily dose of pomegranate juice. The juice appeared to suppress the growth of cancer cells and the increase in cancer cell death in lab testing.

Reduce Cholesterol

Pomegranate helps stop plaque build up and helps maintain cholesterol levels down. The antioxidants in the juice may help keep cholesterol in a form that is less damaging, and may also reduce plaque that has already built up in vessels.

Protects Your Skin

Packed with potent antioxidants (including powerful ellagic acid), pomegranates help limit the damage of UV rays. They also defend against free radicals and increase production.

DELICIOUS DRINK RECIPE Cielo Pomegranate Martini

2 oz. El Diamante del Cielo Reposado Tequila

8 oz. Pomegranate Juice

3 oz. Orange Juice

1 oz. Cointreau

1/2 oz. Lime Juice

1 splash(es) Fresca

1 slice(s) Mango

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