Useful properties of pomegranate. Contraindications

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Irina10.01.2014 Useful properties of pomegranate. Contraindications

Dear readers, let's talk today about the benefits of pomegranate for our health. In winter, many of us are concerned about the problem of strengthening immunity. Someone tries to support their body with pharmacy vitamins, while someone consumes more seasonal vegetables and fruits. In my opinion, the second option is cheaper and more effective, and also much tastier. Moreover, even the small vegetable and fruit variety that we can afford in winter will fully provide our body with useful substances. Of course, there are also many subtleties. You can talk about chemistry in everything and expand the topic. But as they say, you have to live. And there is something. Personally, I love grenades. But again, always listen to your body. Sometimes there is such a need that I can eat a large pomegranate at a time, and sometimes I just don’t feel like it at all. I think that learning to listen to your body is very important for each of us.

We recently talked about tangerines and learned that these positive fruits are not just an integral attribute of the New Year's symbolism, but also a very healthy fruit. If you missed the information and want to know about the benefits of tangerines, then you can read everything. Today we will talk about grenades. The ones that are sold in markets and supermarkets. And you know what? It turns out that this fruit is not so simple. Take at least a few interesting facts about the pomegranate.

Pomegranate is a symbol of fertility, fidelity, a "paradise apple", an oriental handsome man and simply a unique fruit.

To begin with, I will say that pomegranate, according to the existing opinion, is not a fruit at all, but a berry. Like watermelon, for example. The basis for this conclusion was the fact that pomegranate bushes bloom, after which berries form from the ovaries - the same pomegranates. That is why it was decided to consider pomegranate a berry. In order not to stir up unnecessary disputes, I propose to call the pomegranate a fruit and learn together about its beneficial properties and applications. By the way, I also failed to accurately determine the homeland of the pomegranate: according to one source, this is Western Asia, Iran and Afghanistan, according to others, North Africa.
What else can you find out about the pomegranate? Pomegranate, which is usually considered an indispensable food for the treatment of anemia, contains five times less iron than beef and liver. And even in buckwheat there is more iron. But, nevertheless, as an auxiliary therapy, the intake of pomegranate juice is very indicated in combination with other iron-containing foods and preparations. And you need to know that iron is very well absorbed in the presence of citric acid in the body, and pomegranate is rich in it.
It turns out that the pomegranate is one of the symbols of Azerbaijan and Armenia. In addition, his image is present on many emblems of Turkish cities. It is also mentioned in the Quran as one of the good things that Allah has created.
The pomegranate has long been considered a symbol of fertility. According to the ancient Armenian rite, the bride on her wedding day must throw a pomegranate against the wall: how many grains fall out - so many children she will have
And there is also an opinion that it was the pomegranate that was the “apple of paradise” with which Eve was tempted. It was also considered a symbol of fidelity - the ancient Greeks believed that the first pomegranate tree in Cyprus was planted by the goddess of love Aphrodite.
It was the pomegranate that gave its name to the Spanish city of Granada, also becoming its symbol. Here, this fruit is used as a decorative element for decorating houses.
And pomegranate for me is always memories and associations with amazing paintings from Yulia Zisman. Who often visits my blog, he probably remembered them. Not so long ago, I talked with Yulia on FB, and we remembered exactly them. If you want to see these works, you can go to this.

In general, the name "garnet" in Russian is derived from the Latin word granatus, which means "grainy". Now let's take a closer look at this interesting pomegranate.

Garnet. Benefit.

The main advantage of pomegranate is its constituent substances, a variety of vitamins, amino acids and minerals. Pomegranate is rich in iodine, calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium. It contains phosphorus, manganese, chromium, copper. Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, E, R. It is pomegranate that can boast of having 15 amino acids that cannot be found in other fruits, but can be found in meat. Therefore, pomegranate is a very useful product for those who follow a vegetarian diet. Who needs to use pomegranate and why?

Useful properties of pomegranate. Pomegranate peel.

Pomegranate is good for our heart. Its regular use has a beneficial effect on lowering blood pressure and promotes hematopoiesis.
As already mentioned (and this fact is widely known), pomegranate juice and pomegranate fruits increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood. So, pomegranate juice, diluted in a ratio of 1: 1 with water, is consumed 100 ml three times a day about half an hour before meals. By feeding your body this way for two months, you can successfully fight anemia.
Pomegranate seeds are useful in diabetes. They lower blood sugar. Traditional medicine advises diabetics to take a tablespoon of pomegranate juice mixed with a teaspoon of honey three times a day.
In the fruit, not only grains are valuable, but also the peel of the pomegranate, the beneficial properties of which were known to our great-grandmothers. A decoction of pomegranate peel and its seeds was taken as a remedy for diarrhea. The astringent effect was provided by the tannins contained in it. And although today they fight diarrhea with other, mainly medications, those who prefer natural "medicines" can use this particular method.
The high content of organic acids, as well as the presence of tannins, determined another area of application for pomegranate decoction - disinfection of the oral cavity and throat. With pharyngitis, stomatitis or gingivitis, rinsing is useful: boil and strain 20 g of chopped peel per 200 ml of water. Thus, pomegranate has very strong antibacterial properties.
Scientists have suggested that pomegranate also has anti-cancer effects due to its high content of antioxidants. Long-term and regular use of pomegranate juice will be an excellent prevention of cancer. It should be drunk by people who have completed chemotherapy courses, as well as those who live in an area with a high radioactive background or whose work is related to radioactive substances. We will talk about pomegranate juice in a separate article.

Useful properties of pomegranate for women.

Remember the mention that in Cyprus the pomegranate was first planted by Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty? Apparently, it is not without reason that this fruit is valuable not only for female appearance, but also for our health. If we continue the conversation about its healing properties, but already concretizing, then we cannot fail to mention several facts worthy of attention.

Firstly, the use of pomegranate seeds along with seeds will alleviate the condition during "critical days" or menopause, as they have analgesic effect .
Secondly, the pomegranate contains ellagitannins - substances that are capable of prevent the occurrence of such a terrible disease as breast cancer glands. This fact has been confirmed by more than one scientific study, and scientists are currently trying to determine the dose of pomegranate that women should consume to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Doctors urge women of all ages to include pomegranate in their diet.
Useful properties of pomegranate are successfully used in cosmetology for women . For example, pomegranate juice is used to rinse hair prone to oiliness. It is also used as a bleaching agent to combat age spots or freckles, as well as acne.

Face mask with pomegranate juice.

Here is a recipe for a mask that in this winter, and at any other time, is suitable for solving the problem of dry skin on the face.

Recipe: mix one tablespoon of pomegranate juice and a tablespoon of milk, add one egg yolk and half a teaspoon of your favorite nourishing cream, mix well. This mask should be kept on the face for 15 minutes, then rinse with water. Due to the content of fruit acids, pomegranate juice will have an exfoliating effect, vitamins will refresh and rejuvenate the skin, and the cream and milk included in the homemade mask will give it the necessary nutrition. Treat yourself! Simple and effective.

Useful properties of pomegranate during pregnancy.

Can pomegranates be consumed during pregnancy? Can. But with the same condition as when using any other products in an "interesting position" - start with small portions in order to track the possible occurrence of an allergic reaction.

Pomegranate is useful for expectant mothers, first of all, the content of a whole complex of natural vitamins and nutrients. And this, in turn, has a positive effect on strengthening the immune system. In addition, pomegranate can help in solving problems that are popular for pregnant women - a decrease in hemoglobin and swelling. As already mentioned, pomegranates help replenish iron deficiency in the body. They also have a diuretic property, which is important for those women who suffer from swelling of the limbs.

If we talk about what pomegranate has useful properties that are important for women during pregnancy, then it is worth noting that this fruit contributes to the production of oxytocin, a hormone useful for labor. So in the last stages, you can use pomegranate more often. But in the first trimester, it is better to refrain from it - during this period, excess oxytocin in the body of a pregnant woman is not needed and is even harmful. And also the pleasant sourness of the pomegranate is an excellent and natural remedy for toxicosis.

However, despite the predominant benefits of pomegranate, you need to know about the contraindications for its use. And here they are the same for pregnant women, and for everyone else.

Garnet. Contraindications. Pomegranate harm.

The harm of pomegranate, in general, is similar to its benefits and is associated with a high content of acids: citric, tartaric, oxalic, malic, boric and others. All of them irritate the gastric mucosa, which means that pomegranate should not be used by people with problems of the gastrointestinal tract: gastritis, pancreatitis, those who have increased acidity of gastric juice.

By the way, the use of undiluted pomegranate juice is also harmful to people who do not complain of stomach problems. Firstly, even a healthy mucous membrane will still be irritated, and secondly, concentrated pomegranate juice destroys tooth enamel. So you need to drink it, diluting it in a ratio of 1:1 (for pregnant women 1:3) with boiled water or carrot and beetroot juices.

An overdose of a decoction of pomegranate peel is also dangerous. The fact is that it contains dangerous toxic substances - alkaloids. Therefore, never exceed the recommended dosage of pomegranate bark or peel powders or decoctions.

Do not use pomegranate for children with a hypoallergenic diet. If a child has symptoms of bronchial asthma, it is better not to use citrus fruits, pomegranate, pineapple, melon, strawberries, strawberries.

I would also like to add that it is hardly possible to find a quality product in the industrial pomegranate juice produced today. Therefore, all the recommendations described above relate exclusively to natural pomegranate juice. We will talk about how to cook it at home in the following articles on the blog.

For those who have questions, I suggest watching an interesting video. Pomegranate useful properties and harm.

But how to choose a pomegranate?

We pay attention to the density of the guarantor. It must be firm and dense. With a relatively small size, it should be very, very heavy, so weighty.
It should be bright enough in color.
3. We look at the appearance. The skin must be free of blemishes. If the peel is dry, it means that it has lain down for a long time and the grains may not be juicy.
The peel should envelop the fruit like a glove. And the pomegranate seeds should, as it were, protrude through it.
We pay attention to the "ass" of the pomegranate - the place where the flower grew. It shouldn't be green.

How to store pomegranate?

In a dry, cool place, pomegranate is stored for a long time. Can be stored without refrigeration. You can peel the pomegranate and freeze the grains. So you can store them for up to a year.

Garnet. Calorie content.

The calorie content of pomegranate is low. 100 grams of pomegranate seeds contain 60 kcal. The calorie content of pomegranate juice is about 50 kcal.

Probably, many of us love pomegranates, but how to clean them correctly so that the juice does not splash in different directions? After all, often we just complicate our work. I suggest you take a look at everything.

How to peel a pomegranate. Video.

These are the usefulness today about the pomegranate. Eat a pomegranate and feel healthy!

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