About Pomegranate

Have you ever cut open a pomegranate, yourself!? They’re one of the most nutritious fruits on earth – plus they are sweet and delicious!

But if you’ve never tried them before, they can look a little intimidating. Once you get the hang of cutting them open and scooping out the seeds, you’ll definitely be a fan.

The arils (seeds) inside them are power-packed with micronutrients. Researchers say two of the compounds inside pomegranates – punicalagins and punicic acid – give them their nutritional punch.

Pomegranates have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. PLUS, the juice may cut your risk of heart disease.

Pomegranates also help lower blood pressure, ease arthritis pain, and are good for brain function. Plus … they can help with workout/athletic performance.

There’s also some evidence pomegranates fight prostate and breast cancer.

Add them to salads, smoothies, or stir them into plain Greek yogurt. Yum!

• Quick Tip: to cut open a pomegranate, chop off the top and slice through the white “pith” to create separate segments. Open the segments outward to scoop out the seeds.

Pomegranate Recipe

Call this a decadent breakfast … anytime snack … or even a guest-worthy dessert!

And it’s good-for-you, too.

POMEGRANATE WITH YOGURT & HONEY (serves 1)

½ pomegranate, seeded

½ cup (75 g) plain Greek yogurt

2 tbsp pecan or walnut pieces

1 tbsp honey

Seed the pomegranate and place the arils in a serving dish. Add the yogurt, and sprinkle nuts on top.

Drizzle with honey. Enjoy!