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- Becky Striepe
- August 21, 2012
- 5:05 pm
- 69 comments
They’re a little bit funny looking and tough to seed, but once you get the hang of the humble pomegranate, you’re in for a delicious treat that’s packed with nutrients.
Pomegranate seeds are full of B vitamins, potassium, and folic acid. They’re also a great vegan source of iron. A 2006 study found that pomegranate’s anti-inflammatory properties may help protect you from cancer, and studies have also found that it helps prevent and might even help fight cardiovascular disease.
If eating the fruit isn’t your thing and you don’t mind giving up the beneficial fiber from pomegranate seeds, you can also drink pomegranate juice to get some of the same health benefits. One study found that pomegranate juice was better than grape juice or red wine when it came to protecting your body from harmful free radicals and at preventing high blood pressure.
Eating pomegranate isn’t the only way to get health benefits from this superfood. Pomegranate oil is great for your hair, cuticles, and nails. You can find pomegranate seed oil in health food stores and online. Just make sure you’re getting 100% pomegranate oil, since some companies use it as the main ingredient in an oil blend.
Need help seeding your pomegranate without the mess? Check out the video on the next page with a secret trick for easy seeding!
Next: How to Seed a Pomegranate
Then: 10 Delicious Pomegranate Recipes
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Becky Striepe
Becky Striepe is a freelance writer and vegan crafter living in Atlanta, Georgia. Her life’s mission is to make green crafting and vegan food accessible to everyone! Like this article? You can follow Becky on Twitter or find her on Facebook!
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Yum! Thanks for sharing.
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Great, thank you!!!
sounds good
HOW DO U Eat a pomegranates?
Yummmm
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why not drink the water they drained the seeds into, add some lemon slices and ice and thats an antioxidant rich drink.
Becky, you say to "Use veggie stock in place of chicken broth to make this hearty side dish into a vegan recipe", but it won't be vegan unless you substitute the butter for an alternative, such as Smart Balance Buttery Spread, which is 100% vegan. Otherwise, great recipe. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing.
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