Benefits of Pomegranate
Pomegranate is a thick skinned super seedy
fruit, with a brilliant red hue which is now touted as a wonder fruit by
scientific researchers. The name pomegranate derives from the French word
“pomegranate” or seeded apple. hey are believed to have originated in Iran and where
it was not only revered as an important food source but was also widely used
for its medicinal value. Drinking pomegranate juice benefits our health and
skin in a myriad of ways. It is one of the few fruits whose juice is as
beneficial as the fruit itself.
This is because the peel contains the maximum
amount of antioxidants which are released in abundance when the fruit is
squeezed while juicing. A single glass of pomegranate juice can provide you with
40 % of the daily requirement of folic acid and vitamins A, C, and E. Freshly
squeezed pomegranate juice, being completely unprocessed, triumphs over
packaged juice any day, as it retains the maximum number of vitamins..
Make sure that the juice is unsweetened as sugar being inflammatory can
counteract some of the health benefits of this fruit.
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value of pomegranate:
Pomegranate
is a great source of ellagic acid, and antioxidant and punicic acid, an omega 5
polyunsaturated fatty acid which is highly beneficial for cell regeneration and
proliferation. The juice of this fruit is an exceptional source of vitamin A, C
and E and minerals such as calcium, phosphorous, potassium, iron, folic acid,
niacin, thiamin, folates and riboflavin.
Benefits of Pomegranate Juice:
Pomegranate has
been used for medicinal purposes in the middle and Far East regions for over
thousands of years. It was used as a tonic to heal ailments like ulcers and
diarrhea. The juice of pomegranate contains antioxidants like anthocyanin and
ellagic acid, compounds like gallic acids, and flavonoids like quercetin which
offer protection from diabetes, heart diseases, osteoarthritis and several
kinds of cancer.
Improves the texture of skin:
Pomegranate juice benefits your skin because
of its vitamin E content. Vitamin E provides natural sun protection -- it
neutralizes harmful free radicals generated as a result of sun exposure, so
that they cannot damage your skin. A cup of fresh pomegranate juice contains
1.8 milligrams of vitamin E, or 12 percent of your recommended daily intake,
established by the Institute of Medicine.
Pomegranate juice's vitamin C content also
offers cosmetic benefits and nourishes your skin. Like vitamin E, it protects
your skin against sun damage, and a diet rich in vitamin C reduces skin
wrinkling, explains the Linus Pauling Institute. Low vitamin C levels can cause
old scars to re-open, and can even cause tooth loss. Drinking a cup of
pomegranate juice boosts your vitamin C intake by 31 milligrams -- 41 percent of
the recommended daily intake for women and 34 percent for men, according to the
Institute of Medicine.
Drink pomegranate juice as a source of zinc,
an essential mineral important for healthy skin. It also activates superoxide
dismutase, an antioxidant protein that protects your skin from damage. Each
1-cup serving of pomegranate juice offers 1.1 milligrams of zinc - 14 percent
of the recommended daily intake for women and 10 percent for men, according to
the Institute of Medicine. Pomegranate juice's copper content also offers
cosmetic benefits. You need copper to produce melanin, a pigment that helps
give your eyes, skin and hair their color.
Benefits for Hair
This delectable fruit is not likely to be
effective in curing hair problems such as hair loss, dandruff, thinning hair
etc. But it does contain nutrients that can benefit your hair indirectly. For
instance, hair loss is often caused due to anaemia. Pomegranate improves
circulation which might help in combating hair loss.
Drinking pomegranate juice helps in
strengthening your hair follicles. Pomegranate extract is often used to treat
hair loss. Pomegranate seed oil contains punicic acid which makes your hair
strong, thick and healthy. It also improves circulation to the scalp, thus
stimulating hair growth.
Pomegranate oil is often used in hot oil
treatments or pre-shampoo soothing for frizzy and over processed hair for the
purpose of conditioning kinky, curly and wavy hair. It detangles your hair and
moisturizes the hair shaft, thus enhancing the appearance and feel of your
hair.
