Pomegranate: the Fruit that Doubles your Defenses

The pomegranate is really a magical fruit, full of beneficial substances that strengthen the body in view of the cold and cleans the arteries from cholesterol

The antioxidant properties of the pomegranate, the great autumn berry sacred to the Hebrews, the Greeks and the Persians, and it was not by chance that they considered it a magical fruit, capable of promoting fertility. Today, modern medical science confirms that pomegranate juice, with a slightly bitter aftertaste due to the noticeable presence of tannins, is a non-aggressive diuretic, a cardiac tonic and a powerful "scavenger" of veins and arteries; according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, pomegranate extract - liquid or even in the form of tablets - would be effective against "bad" cholesterol and arteriosclerosis: it would be sufficient to take 50 ml per day for cycles of 1- 2 months a year.

Pomegranate, a concentrate of benefits

Pomegranate juice contains an effective synergy of vitamins A, C and group B, ellagic acid (antitumor) and potassium, which stimulates the fast drainage of waste through the kidneys and intestines. Thus the immune system is able to react better to cold diseases and viral attacks, including those of early fluences.

How pomegranate juice is taken

Get the organic pomegranate juice ready in the pharmacy or herbal shop and drink a measuring cup diluted in a glass of water in the morning on an empty stomach. You can follow the cure for a month or if you often get sick in this season, even during the whole winter. If you wish, you can squeeze the fresh fruit and drink the freshly prepared pomegranate juice.

Combine the pomegranate with apple, ginger and oranges

Pomegranate beans give color and flavor to autumn fruit salads. Try it with red oranges, a few slices of green apple, 5-6 hazelnuts, a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of powdered ginger: you will get a dessert that promotes cell renewal and eliminates more toxins.