Pomegranate is a bright red, seedy fruit that resembles the shape of a heart. Unsurprisingly, it is in fact good for the heart. Here are some health benefits of the pomegranate:
1. Heart
- Lowers the risk of blocked arteries
- Decreases inflammation of blood vessel lining
- Known to reduce atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart disease
- Increases the amount of good cholesterol in the body and lowers the amount of bad cholesterol that stays
2. Blood Sugar
- Does not increase blood sugar levels, unlike other fruit juices
3. Blood Pressure
- Known to reduce high blood pressure
- Considered a natural aspirin because of its ability to keep blood from clotting
4. Anaemia
- Pomegranate juice is high in iron, thus helps overcome red blood cell deficiencies
5. Immunity
- Has high content of antioxidants, known to promote strong immune system
- Eliminates free radicals from the body, suppresses the development of cancer and other diseases
- Has anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties
6. Digestion
- Helps the secretion of enzymes for breaking down foods, thus helps regulate bowel movement
- Relieves urinary tract infection and the flow of urine
