Potent Punching Pomegranates

Sticking with my series on “Have I looked At The Simple Things In Life Yet?”, I have my sights set on rambling about Pomegranates, and I will do so with authority.

First, organic pomegranates are full of antioxidants. These are vitamins and enzymes known for keeping low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol from oxidizing and causing atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Organic pomegranate seeds act a lot like aspirin, keeping blood platelets from sticking together and forming dangerous blood clots.

Healing Power:

All parts of the pomegranate: seeds, juice, and peel offer polyphenol protection. Polyphenols are plant antioxidants (natural chemical nutrients) that can help protect us from developing many different kinds of diseases. Ellagic acid (the main polyphenol found in pomegranates) helps control several types of cancer.

A heathy trans-fat called linoleic acid, is closely related to the naturally occurring punicic acid, which is in high concentration in pomegranates. This acid is powerful. Science now states that daily drinking 6 to 8 ounces of pomegranate juice seems to prevent or inhibit cancer growth in prostate, breast, and reduces inflammatory enzymes in colon cancer.

Healthy Heart:

Its amazing antioxidant power has also been studied in its relative importance to cardiovascular health.

Consuming the seeds, for at least 3 months, seems to halt the hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Type 2 diabetics have more problems with the development of this disease, than those without Type 2 diabetes. The juice from the seeds appears to halt atherosclerosis by lowering high blood cholesterol levels.

Research also shows that eating organic pomegranate seeds and drinking pomegranate juice can increase oxygen levels to the heart, which is great for heart attack survivors, those suffering from arthrosclerosis and COPD.

They are a good source of vitamin B-6 and vitamin C. Vitamin C is well known for its healthy promotion of blood vessel strength. Low vitamin B-6 levels have been linked to higher homocysteine levels in heart attack and stroke victims.

Other Benefits:

• Combats the build-up of dental plaque.
• Natural diarrhea suppressant.
• Eases, and/or eliminates different symptoms of menopause .
• Pomegranates work to buffer the effects of free radical damage to your cells caused by oxidation (volatile processes between atoms) which produces free radicals. These by-products of functions that occur within the body and various elements outside of the body, such as radiation from the sun, can cause serious damage. These powerful little seeds help to neutralize their effects.

Hey Men: Other studies reveal that, over time, organic pomegranates might help combat erectile dysfunctionJ.

Older Folks:

• Pomegranates might also reduce the inflammation of arthritis by slowing down the enzymes that break down cartilage.
• Protects against the development of osteoporosis.

Take care, until next time.