FOOD SPECIAL................... Pomegranates for overall health

Pomegranates for overall health     Pomegranate is known to be a popular superfood because it is packed with anti-oxidants and vitamins. Also known for its medicinal properties, pomegranates help ease stomach upsets, hot flashes, haemorrhoids, conjunctivitis and several other ailments. Here are some of its benefits...     Experts say that pomegranate peel is good for your heart and blood vessels.     Pomegranate juice is especially beneficial for diabetics since it contains fructose but doesn’t elevate blood sugar levels as other fruit juices do.     If you suffer from high blood pressure, make sure that pomegranates are a regular part of your diet. The fruit’s juice is known to reduce lesions and inflammation of blood vessels in those suffering from heart problems. It also keeps blood from coagulating and forming blood clots and acts as a blood thinner.     Suffering from an upset stomach? Pomegranate juice will sooth your tummy when you suffer from indigestion because it helps in the secretion of enzymes, which aids proper digestion.     Anaemia is caused when there is a deficiency of red blood cells in your body. Pomegranates contain high levels of iron that help increase red blood cells.     Experts say that pomegranate juice is excellent for pregnant women since it contains a number of vitamins and minerals including folic acid — absolutely essential for expecting mothers. The juice ensures a healthy blood flow, which is important for the overall development of the foetus. BT140113