A pomegranate is a fruit that is very rich in nutrients which makes it quite popular around the world. Pomegranate or anaar as it is called in India, is a fruit that is not only high in terms of taste, but nutrition too. Here are some benefit of pomegranate
Prevents heart disease
A single glass of pomegranate juice has more antioxidants and polyphenols than green tea and red wine. It is also a rich source of dietary fibre along with a compound found only in pomegranates called punicalagins. These nutrients make it a potent fruit that will reduce your cholesterol levels and keep heart disease at bay.
Improve bone quality
The enzyme inhibitors in pomegranate juice can help to prevent damage to the cartilage. It can also help to control cartilage degeneration to prevent osteoarthritis.
Maintains blood sugar levels
Although pomegranate juice contains fructose, it does not elevate the blood sugar levels as other fruit juices do. Studies have shown that there was no significant increase in the blood sugar level of diabetic patients who drank this juice daily for a period of 2 weeks.
Increase appetite
Children that do not have a strong appetite can drink a glass of pomegranate juice to get an appetite stimulant.
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