Pomegranate, whose consumption has increased recently with the arrival of the winter months, has many health benefits. In addition to its antioxidant properties, pomegranate provides many benefits to the body with the vitamins and minerals it contains.
“POGRANATE JUICE REDUCES THE RISK OF PLAQUE FORMATION IN THE ARTERIES”
Specialist from the Department of Nutrition and Diet points out that pomegranate fruit is known as a ‘super food’ with the vitamins it contains. Dyt. Beyza Vural Öten said, “Pomegranate is a fruit that has been known as a symbol of healing in various cultures since ancient times. Because it is also called ‘super food’ due to the bioactive components it contains. In traditional methods, its peel is used in prediabetic treatment. Both its fruit, seed and peel contain various bioactive compounds, It contains acids and is thus used in the treatment of many diseases.” he said.
THE BENEFITS OF 50 ML OF POMEGRANATE JUICE DAILY ARE ENOUGH TO COUNT
Talking about the super benefits of pomegranate, the expert said, “50 ml of pomegranate juice daily reduces the risk of plaque formation in the arteries. It lowers blood lipids, high blood pressure, and blood pressure. There are polyunsaturated fatty acids such as conjugated linoleic acid found in the seed of pomegranate. These provide skin elasticity, brightness, and skin elasticity.” “It has a delaying effect on aging. At the same time, pomegranate seeds are phytoestrogenic and help reduce the side effects of menopause and make them feel less.” He stated:
“IT ALLOWS THE DESTRUCTION OF FAULTY, DAMAGED CELLS”
Expert explains that the tea made by drying the peel of the fruit is also beneficial. Dyt. Beyza Vural Öten said, “Pomegranate peel has an astringent effect. Therefore, it is dried and made into tea and is frequently used among the public to stop diarrhea. There is also a substance called urolithin A in pomegranate. Urolitin A is a substance that delays and prevents aging, prevents the formation of aging-related diseases, and also has a urological anticarcinogenic effect. “It ensures the destruction of faulty and damaged cells,” he said.
“50 PERCENT OF THE WEIGHT OF POMEGRANATE FRUIT CONSISTS OF PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS”
Expert states that the fruit is also very effective on the immune system. Dyt. Öten said, “We can think of it as a portion, that is, half a pomegranate. It can also be consumed as a cup of peeled pomegranate fruit, and its juice can be consumed as much as a tea glass. We can also recommend pomegranate juice to diabetic patients, it has a low glycemic index. We can distinguish pomegranate juice from other fruit juices. Diabetic patients can also consume pomegranate juice by observing portion control.
Due to its high antioxidant capacity, I recommend that half-peeled pomegranates be fed to children every day in order to protect them from diseases. 50 percent of the weight of pomegranate fruit consists of phenolic compounds. These are antioxidants and contain vitamin C. It contains minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus and calcium. It contains many vitamins. Therefore, it increases our immunity and protects us from winter-related diseases,” he said.