Health Benefits of Pomegranate

Did you know that pomegranate is good for the heart? Pomegranate is a bright red, seedy fruit that has many other benefits too.

1. Heart

• Lowers the risk of blocked arteries
• Decreases inflammation of blood vessel lining
• Known to reduce atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart disease
• Increases the amount of good cholesterol in the body and lowers the amount of bad cholesterol that stays

2. Blood Sugar

• Does not increase blood sugar levels, unlike other fruit juices

3. Blood Pressure

• Known to reduce high blood pressure
• Considered a natural aspirin because of its ability to keep blood from clotting

4. Digestion

• Helps the secretion of enzymes for breaking down foods, thus helps regulate bowel movement
• Relieves urinary tract infection and the flow of urine

5. Immunity

• Has high content of antioxidants, known to promote strong immune system
• Eliminates free radicals from the body, suppresses the development of cancer and other diseases
• Has anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties

6. Anaemia

• Pomegranate juice is high in iron, thus helps overcome red blood cell deficiencies