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Pomegranate, known as the ‘Royal Fruit’ because of the \'crown\' on top, the fruit of the season. The tropical semi-seedy fruit is popular for its sweet flavour when ripe and for its excellent healing qualities.

Pomegranate, known as the ‘Royal Fruit’ because of the 'crown' on top, the fruit of the season. The tropical semi-seedy fruit is popular for its sweet flavour when ripe and for its excellent healing qualities.

The fruit is believed to be a cure for many ailments by many ancient civilizations including Roman, Egyptian, Persian and Indian civilisations. Pomegranate was cultivated from the Mediterranean region to India during ancient times. It’s popularity continues in modern era as it finds use in many recipes and health mantras.

Health Benefits Rich in disease-fighting antioxidants

Pomegranate seeds get their vibrant red hue from polyphenols. These chemicals are powerful antioxidants that fight against free radicals - unstable molecules that can damage DNA and cell membranes. This cellular damage has been linked to all kinds of diseases including cancer.

Protects your heart

Pomegranate juice combats hardening of the arteries and related diseases like heart attacks and strokes. Blood flow to the heart improves with eating pomegranate. Daily consumption of pomegranate juice improves stress-induced myocardial ischemia in patients who have CHD (Congenital Heart Defect).

Gets your nutrients

One pomegranate has about 40 percent of the recommended daily vitamin C requirement for adults, along with folic acid, fibre, potassium, niacin and vitamins A and E.

Protection for new-borns

Drinking pomegranate juice during pregnancy helps protect new-borns’ brains during traumatic births.

Fights Breast Cancer

Pomegranate seed oil causes breast cancer cells to self-destruct, while leaving healthy cells unharmed.

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