Mmmm... Pomegranate!

Nutritional Value of Pomegranate

Given below is the amount of nutrients in 100 gm of pomegranate 

• Carbohydrates - 17.17 gm
• Sugars - 16.57 gm
• Dietary fiber - 0.6 gm  
• Fat - 0.3 gm
• Protein - 0.95 gm
• Thiamin (Vitamin B1) - 0.030 mg
• Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) - 0.063 mg
• Niacin (Vitamin B3) - 0.300 mg
• Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) - 0.596 mg
• Vitamin B6 - 0.105 mg
• Folate (Vitamin B9) - 6 μg
• Vitamin C - 6.1 mg
• Calcium - 3 mg
• Iron - 0.30 mg
• Magnesium - 3 mg
• Phosphorus - 8 mg
• Potassium - 259 mg
• Zinc - 0.12 mg
• Energy - 70 kcal (290 kJ) 

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Pomegranates/Pomegranate Juice 

• Being rich in antioxidants, pomegranate can keep LDL (bad cholesterol) from oxidizing and thus, prevents atherosclerosis.
• Pomegranate has been found to help keep blood platelets from clumping together and forming unnecessary clots.
• Regular consumption of pomegranate juice is said to be beneficial for those suffering from heart diseases.
• Researches have indicated that pomegranate compounds might prevent prostate cancer and even slowdown its growth.
• Pomegranate juice has also been associated with reducing the risk of breast cancer.
• Pomegranate juice is pretty good for those suffering from diarrhea, but it over-consumption can lead to constipation.
• Pomegranate is said to be good for reducing plaque in the arteries and raising levels of HDL (good cholesterol).
• It has been seen that pomegranate juice helps prevent heart attacks and even stroke.
• Studies have shown that maternal consumption of pomegranate juice might protect the neonatal brain from damage after injury.
• Pomegranate is believed to help prevent cartilage deterioration and thus, keep osteoarthritis at bay.
• Consumption of pomegranate might prevent and even slow down Alzheimer's disease.
• Pomegranate juice is associated with lowering of blood pressure as well as better oral health.