The Pomegranate originated in the Persian region, which contains modern day Iran, Azerbaijan Georgia, and Armenia, among others, and has been grown in the Mediterranean for thousands of years.
Remains of the skins have been found at archaeological sites, dating as far back as 1000 B.
C.
Groves of pomegranate trees exist near ancient villages and settlements.
This truly is an ancient fruit and it has been enjoyed by humans for millennium.
The pomegranate is strange looking to people who live in lands where it is a non native fruit.
The first time that they behold this strange orb, they don't know what to do with it.
The outer skin is rough and leathery, but with an appealing red color.
Not knowing what lies within, they might cut it open the wrong way and then be shocked to see that it "bleeds" like a living creature.
The best way to open and collect the inner arils (juice covered seeds) is to take a large bowl filled with water.
Score the outer skin without going too deep, and score it in quarters going lengthwise up and down.
Then gently twist the parts apart to reveal the little garnet stone like arils within.
Submerge the part that you plan on removing the arils from, and gently pry them loose.
The arils will sink and the rind will float.
Throw large pieces of rind and skin away immediately.
Once you have all of the arils safely removed and at the bottom of the bowl, strain them out and you can put them into a container in the refrigerator for a week or two, sometimes longer.
While the seeds of the pomegranate are edible and a great source of fiber, the magic is in the juice.
The arils mentioned earlier are juice filled seed casings.
The juice contains vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B5 in the form of pantothenic acid, and polyphenols.
Pomegranate juice has been known to have the ability to lower blood pressure due to its antioxidants.
They also work to keep the artery walls clear of plaque.
It also lowers LDL, or bad, cholesterol.
Pomegranate juice also positively affects prostate specific antigen, which is one of the hallmarks of prostate cancer in humans.
Anything that promotes healthy arteries and blood flow would have a positive effect on erectile dysfunction, so perhaps you men who drink it can avoid having to buy those drugs with the amusing television commercials.
The odd looking pomegranate, as unfamiliar as it may be to many people, is a very old and reliable fruit.
It has stood the test of time and has been proven in many lab studies to produce a juice which is incredibly healthy and may protect against heart disease and cancer.
It is a tasty juice as well.
Either way, how can anyone argue against something that is both tasty and healthy? Adding pomegranate juice to your diet is a no brainer.
Pick some up today and get on the road to a healthier lifestyle through intelligent food choices.
Remains of the skins have been found at archaeological sites, dating as far back as 1000 B.
C.
Groves of pomegranate trees exist near ancient villages and settlements.
This truly is an ancient fruit and it has been enjoyed by humans for millennium.
The pomegranate is strange looking to people who live in lands where it is a non native fruit.
The first time that they behold this strange orb, they don't know what to do with it.
The outer skin is rough and leathery, but with an appealing red color.
Not knowing what lies within, they might cut it open the wrong way and then be shocked to see that it "bleeds" like a living creature.
The best way to open and collect the inner arils (juice covered seeds) is to take a large bowl filled with water.
Score the outer skin without going too deep, and score it in quarters going lengthwise up and down.
Then gently twist the parts apart to reveal the little garnet stone like arils within.
Submerge the part that you plan on removing the arils from, and gently pry them loose.
The arils will sink and the rind will float.
Throw large pieces of rind and skin away immediately.
Once you have all of the arils safely removed and at the bottom of the bowl, strain them out and you can put them into a container in the refrigerator for a week or two, sometimes longer.
While the seeds of the pomegranate are edible and a great source of fiber, the magic is in the juice.
The arils mentioned earlier are juice filled seed casings.
The juice contains vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B5 in the form of pantothenic acid, and polyphenols.
Pomegranate juice has been known to have the ability to lower blood pressure due to its antioxidants.
They also work to keep the artery walls clear of plaque.
It also lowers LDL, or bad, cholesterol.
Pomegranate juice also positively affects prostate specific antigen, which is one of the hallmarks of prostate cancer in humans.
Anything that promotes healthy arteries and blood flow would have a positive effect on erectile dysfunction, so perhaps you men who drink it can avoid having to buy those drugs with the amusing television commercials.
The odd looking pomegranate, as unfamiliar as it may be to many people, is a very old and reliable fruit.
It has stood the test of time and has been proven in many lab studies to produce a juice which is incredibly healthy and may protect against heart disease and cancer.
It is a tasty juice as well.
Either way, how can anyone argue against something that is both tasty and healthy? Adding pomegranate juice to your diet is a no brainer.
Pick some up today and get on the road to a healthier lifestyle through intelligent food choices.
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