Adding a food to your diet can help you enjoy nutrition and prevent many diseases. This is scientifically proven for the case of pomegranate which can lead arteries and thus prevent cardiovascular disease. The thickening of the coronary arteries, due to an accumulation of fat can be foiled by choosing this delicious fruit with many virtues. Here is the recipe for a pomegranate juice that can feast your taste buds while protecting you.
Scientific research is quite conclusive with regard to the pomegranate. The fruit can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. With its powerful antioxidants, it slows the progression of atherosclerosis, which follows the accumulation of adipose tissue in the arteries. The food also helps lower blood pressure and the presence of bad cholesterol in the blood. As a result, the risk of a stroke or heart attack diminishes. Pomegranate extract can have a multitude of effects on the heart system:
-Decrease of oxidative stress levels
- Decrease in the amount of plaque in the arteries
- Reduction of ECG abnormalities (electrocardiogram)
- Decrease of cardiac hypertrophy
- Reduction of inflammation of the arteries
- Reduction of lipid accumulation in heart tissue
Another study supports the many benefits of heart pomegranate. Published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, the conclusions of this scientific experiment are rather conclusive. On a one-year basis, pomegranate juice consumption reverses carotid artery stenosis by 29%. The fruit has many other benefits for the whole body and is composed of highly nutritious elements.
Benefits of pomegranates
-They are composed of important nutrients:
For a cup of pomegranate seeds, there are: 144 calories, 7 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein, folate, vitamin C, vitamin K and potassium. A daily intake important and quite complete for the day. Rich in antioxidants, pomegranate prevents cell aging and oxidative damage.
-This fruit contains two powerful plant compounds:
On the skin and in the juice of the pomegranate, we can find punicalagines, very powerful oxidants. Punic acid is the main fatty acid in pomegranate. These two elements have many virtues for health.
- P grenades have anti-inflammatory properties:
The anti-inflammatory properties of pomegranate are ideal for fighting many diseases such as obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes.
- P grenades help reduce blood pressure:
Pomegranate juice can soothe people with hypertension. Other studies cited above have shown that this fruit can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and obstruction of the arteries.
Pomegranates help reduce bacterial infections
The compounds contained in the fruit have powerful antibacterial properties. Pomegranate can also have anti-fungal properties that can effectively fight infections.
Pomegranate juice
Without further ado, here is a delicious juice recipe that will help you enjoy all these virtues. It is an easy drink to prepare and does not contain sugar. Ideal to have fun keeping the line!
Ingredients:
- 2 fresh pomegranates
- 4 clementines
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
Preparation:
- Start by extracting the seeds from the pomegranate and wash them.
- Pass the pomegranate seeds and the 4 clementines in the blender
- Add water to get the consistency that's right for you
- Pour the contents into a colander to remove the residue
- You can keep the drink in a large glass in the refrigerator.
Warnings
Pomegranates are contraindicated if you suffer from constipation because they are highly concentrated in tannins.
Clementines should be avoided if you have gastroesophageal reflux or are taking antacid medications.
