5 Reasons to Add Pomegranate to your Diet

Pomegranate’s form can deter many people due to the time it takes to extract the seeds. But, nothing good in life is obtained easily or without effort and these ruby jewel like seeds are no exception. The discover of the health benefits of pomegranates date back to the ancient Persian empire, and they are highly recommended to be a staple part of our diet.

Adding pomegranate seeds to your diet, will enhance your well-being for these 5 reasons:

• Pomegranate seeds are an excellent source of vitamins C and K, vitamins that boost immunity, as well as being rich in fibre and and potassium.
• They are full of anti-oxidants- a much higher level of anti-oxidants than even green tea or red wine. Anti oxidants protect your body from harmful chemicals called free radicals, which can cause pre- mature ageing.
• The seeds can act as a blood thinner- blood clots in or near the heart and arteries can be extremely life threatening, and pomegranate seeds can enable the blood to flow freely. Many studies have highlighted how adding pomegranate to the daily diet, benefits the heart by helping to assist the blood flow.
• Pomegranates assist in healthy digestion by reducing inflammation in the gut and can be a great addition to the diet for people with bowel or Chron’s disease.
• Pomegranates are great for anti-ageing, due to their ability to re-generate and repair the skin. Weleda, the famous Swiss natural health and skin care brand, have dedicated an entire skin care line to pomegranate, having identified that pomegranate oil supports cell regeneration and is extremely moisturising.

There are of course, endless items that one can add to their diet to be more healthy. A recommended process of selection is to vary the fruits and vegetables and gain a diverse exposure to vitamins and minerals. Another way, is to prioritise what you feel is the most important and to follow your instincts and what you are drawn to the most. Nevertheless, pomegranates are highly recommended due to the diverse properties and it would be wise to incorporate them into your weekly shop. For more information, see the BBC’s article on The Health Benefits of Pomegranate.