The small red seeds of the pomegranate are as tasty as they are pretty. Pomegranate is a very healthy fruit, regarded as a superfood, with goodness in every seed. It is said to help with problems ranging from anaemia to skin conditions and even heart disease. It is rich in fibre, zinc, potassium, iron and omega-6.

Nutrition analysis by researchers shows that one bowl (144 grams) of pomegranate contains 93 calories, 2.30 grams of protein, 20.88 grams of carbohydrate and 0.14 grams of fat.

When immunity falls, the risk of many diseases rises, so you can drink pomegranate juice daily. Pomegranate juice has antibacterial properties, and eating pomegranate every day helps fight harmful viruses and bacteria as well as boosting immunity.

Pomegranate juice helps lower high blood pressure. Keeping blood pressure under control is vital for good health, because low or high blood pressure causes various physical problems. You can drink pomegranate juice regularly to keep blood pressure normal.

Many people suffer from forgetfulness, and pomegranate juice can help here too. Studies show that drinking pomegranate juice for four weeks, or about a month, improves memory. People who have had heart surgery or have Alzheimer's disease will particularly benefit from eating pomegranate, and children can drink pomegranate juice too.

For people who do regular physical work, pomegranate can be a helpful friend. A little pomegranate juice before work gives extra energy. It is also useful for people who exercise regularly: eating a bowl of pomegranate 30 minutes before exercise improves blood flow to the muscles.

Pomegranate juice also reduces the risk of cancer, and can build resistance especially against lung and breast cancer. According to experts, if any cell in the body is damaged, pomegranate juice can help heal it. Pomegranate is also beneficial for people with diabetes; experts call it a natural insulin.

Besides these, eating pomegranate brings many other benefits, such as lowering the risk of heart attack, curing anaemia, easing bone pain, and improving digestion and blood haemoglobin levels.

Citing Healthline and Cleveland Clinic.

Source: Jagonews24. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.