Pomegranate as a very popular type of fruit for consumers, mainly has the following effects.
1.It helps digestion and absorption
Pomegranate is rich in a variety of organic acids such as pomegranate acid.
It can promote digestion and absorption, increase appetite and other effects.
2.Repel insects and kill insects
Pomegranate peel contains pomegranate peel alkali.
It has the efficacy of astringent intestine and diarrhea, and it can quench thirst!
And can anesthetize the parasites in the human body.
The role of repelling worms and killing worms to stop dysentery.
3.Antibacterial
Pomegranate has antibacterial, antiviral and other effects, and also has antibacterial effect on various skin fungi!
4.Anti-cellular carcinogenesis
The vitamin C and carotene in pomegranate have the effect of preventing cell carcinogenesis (antioxidant), and can prevent atherosclerosis and other effects!
The seeds in pomegranate are edible.
Pomegranates contain a variety of polyphenols, vitamins, acids and minerals.
Pomegranate seeds contain vitamin C, vitamin E and red pomegranate polyphenols, which combine to make a surprisingly potent antioxidant, with studies showing that it is even three times more potent than red wine and green tea, and 50 times more potent than vitamin C and vitamin E.
It helps to keep the body free from free radicals, thus improving dull complexion, helping to detoxify and slow down skin aging.
If you eat pomegranate regularly, you can reduce the chance of atherosclerosis by 44% because of its anthocyanins and polyphenols, which can strengthen human blood vessels, lower blood lipids and cholesterol, repair injured bones, reduce the appearance of cardiovascular disease.
And also inhibit the formation of cancer cells and improve the immune system.
Potassium, another component of pomegranate, also helps to maintain water balance and control blood pressure in the body.
The selection of pomegranate is also important.
There are several main tips.
First tip: look at the variety
Some people think that the redder the better, but unlike apples and some fruits, pomegranates are generally the sweetest because of their variety.
But the yellow ones are the sweetest.
Second tip: look at the luster
If it is smooth to shiny, it means that the pomegranate is fresh, but if there are black spots on the surface.
It means that it is not fresh, don't buy that kind.
The third tip: the weight
If you look at about the same size pomegranate, but one of them feels heavier in your hand, it is ripe and has more water inside.
Fourth tip: look at the skin of the pomegranate
If the pomegranate skin is very full, the skin and the meat inside is very taut.
If it is loose, it means the pomegranate is not fresh, it is not recommended to buy.