Pomegranate is one of the most nutritious fruit among all fruits.
Pomegranate is a very good source of vitamin -C, pantothenic acid ,vitamin B5 ,potassium and poly phenols such as tannins and flavonoids.
They are very rich in fiber The poly phenols in this juice are hydrolyzabletannins called ellagitannins.
Another phytochemicals found in this fruit are catechins,gallocatechinsand anthocyanins such as prodephinidns ,delphinidin ,cyanidin and pelargonidin.
The antioxidant capacity of this juice is measured as 286- units per 100gms.
Juice of pomegranate is effective in reducing heart disease.
Extract of fruit can inhibit the proliferation of human breast cancer cells.
Juice of Pomegranate consumption may also inhibit viral infections.
Overall this fruit also has some traditional importance through out the world.
This fruit is considered as a sign of prosperity and fertility in some Asian countries.
PomegranateIt is advised to eat pomegranate during pregnancy since it is rich in Folic acid.Folic acid helps in the healthy growth of the foetus both physically and mentally .It helps in keeping the skin healthy.It is rich in water. The calories obtained from this fruit come mainly from carbohydrates.
