pomegranate

Per 1 cup:

The pomegranate is a fruit that contains hundreds of edible seeds called arils. They are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and bioactive plant compound. They do contain a small amount of sugar.
They contain punicalagins and punicic acid, unique substances that are responsible for most of the health benefits of pomegranate.
The punicalagins in pomegranate juice have been shown to reduce inflammation, one of the leading causes of many serious diseases, such as cancer and diabetes.
Pomegranate juice may be useful in men with prostate cancer, potentially inhibiting cancer growth and lowering the risk of death.
Pomegranate extract may help fight breast cancer cells, but more studies are needed.
Regular intake of pomegranate juice has been shown to lower blood pressure levels in as little as two weeks.
Pomegranate extract may be beneficial against several forms of arthritis, but more research is needed.
They may have benefits against heart disease, as it improves your cholesterol profile and protects LDL cholesterol from oxidative damage.
Pomegranate has antibacterial and antiviral properties which may be useful against common gum diseases and yeast infections.
Some evidence shows that pomegranate may improve memory in older adults.
As a rich source of nitrates, pomegranate may improve exercise performance by increasing blood flow.

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