January 10, 2007
It's the new super-food.
Pomegranates are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, potassium, folic acid and iron, thus making the smooth, reddish-pink fruit one of the hottest health crazes. The way to eat a pomegranate is to chew the seeds, but it's a lot easier to get the sweet-tart taste and health benefits from the juice that is extracted. Researchers say it might help with heart disease, cancer and problems associated with aging. Pomegranate juice contains higher levels of antioxidants than other fruit juices, and studies suggest that drinking it might reduce cholesterol and slow the progression of prostate cancer. You can find pomegranate extracts in salad dressing, ice cream, salsa and herbal teas. Pomegranate juice may affect the metabolism rate of some prescription medications, so consult your doctor.
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