Pomegranates
In India's ancient Ayurveda system of medicine, the pomegranate has been widely used as a source of traditional remedies for thousands of years.
The pomengrate tree grows to about fifteen to 25 feet tall. It is grown commercially in large regions across Indian sub-continent, Iran, and Mediterranean regions for its fruits. Afghanistan is famous for its high quality pomegranates.
Ok So Whats in a Pomegranate Nutrition Information!
Pomegranate is a very rich source of valuable soluble and insoluble dietary fibers, (about 4 grams fiber per 100 grams fruit), this aids the digestive system and bowel movements.
Punicalagin is a powerful polyphenolic anti-oxidant compound found abundantly in the juice of the pomegranate.
The most abundant polyphenols in pomegranate juice are the hydrolyzable tannins (ellagitannins) created from ellagic acid as it binds with a carbohydrate.
Plus, it is an excellent source of many vital B-complex groups of vitamins such as pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5), folates, pyridoxine and vitamin K, plus minerals like calcium, copper, potassium, and manganese.
Did you know grenadine syrup is thickened and sweetened pomegranate juice often used in cocktail mixing.