Fresh pomegranates
When autumn arrives, the fruits of the pomegranate, the pomegranate (or graná, as they call it in the south) begin to be harvested, a food that is not very widespread but has many properties for our health. In case you did not know, Spain produces 95% of all Europe.
Fresh pomegranates are one of the so-called "superfruits" for health-promoting chemical compounds as it is rich in natural antioxidants and potassium (where it stands out), calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, copper, zinc and vitamins C, B, E.
Consuming seasonal pomegranates is a way of taking care of yourself and varying the composition of your weekly basket of fruits and vegetables ...
Health Benefits of Pomegranates
Pomegranate is used in traditional medicine. In gargles, relieves persistent cough, and is effective in case of fever, diarrhea, colic and can also serve as vermifuge. It has slight diuretic and antihypertensive properties.
It is a powerful anticancer antioxidant, even better than green tea. It stands out in the prevention of prostate cancer, it diminishes the cardiovascular risks, it helps to the diabetics and hypertensive, among many of the virtues that it possesses.
What pomegranates should look like before you buy them
When buying pomegranates, select grenades that have a deep red to brown color. Small pomegranates are usually dry, woody, acrid and inedible. As long as the fruit is larger, the pulp will be juicier. The epidermis should be very smooth and shiny, free of marks. It is said that the fruit is ripe when pressed a little it emits a metallic noise.
