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The Power of the Pomegranate!
by: Michael Brooks Copyright 2005
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The juice from a pomegranate offers some of the worlds most
powerful antioxidants. In fact, studies show that
pomegranate juice has more antioxidants than other known
antioxidant drinks such as red wine, green tea, blueberry
juice, cranberry juice and orange juice. In addition,
there are some studies that suggest pomegranate juice my
help in the treatment of prostate cancer and may prevent
some brain injuries in babies. Not bad for a fruit that
many people are not that familiar with.
***** The Cancer Research
*****
After skin cancer, prostate cancer is next as the cause of
cancer death among men in the United States. A recent
study at UC Los Angeles found that drinking pomegranate
juice helped fight prostate cancer. The study was
performed on 48 men with recurrent prostate cancer. Half
of the men drank 8 ounces of pomegranate juice a day and
the other half did not drink any pomegranate juice. The
men that drank the juice were able to go 37 months before
symptoms reappeared, the non-juice drinkers only went 15
months without symptoms. This study was small and is
certainly not the final word on the subject. However, the
research is promising and certainly warrants giving some
consideration to adding pomegranate juice to your diet.
*****
Brain Injury Research
*****
A new study on mice conducted by the University of
Washington School of medicine in St. Louis could hold
promise for expectant mothers at risk of premature birth.
Pomegranate juice may help their babies resist brain
injuries from low oxygen and reduced blood flow associated
with premature birth. The phenomenon, which is called
hypoxia ischemia, causes brain injury in approximately 2 of
every 1,000 full-term human births.
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In this latest study, researchers temporarily lowered brain
oxygen levels and brain blood flow in baby mice whose
mothers drank water mixed with concentrated pomegranate
juice, their brain tissue loss was reduced by 60 percent in
comparison to mice whose mothers ingested other liquids.
What is a Pomegranate?
The pomegranate is a native fruit of the Mediterranean
regions and has been grown there for thousands of years.
The tree was brought into California by Spanish settlers in
the late 1700's. It's primarily grown for
fruit production in the drier parts of California and Arizona. The actual
fruit is pink to bright red in color and is the approximate
size of a softball. For those of you on a diet, one
pomegranate is approximately 100 calories. When you open
up a pomegranate there are little fruit sacs inside that
look a little like vitamin E capsules (except they are
red). The fruit is held together by a white, spongy,
bitter tissue. Try not to eat the tissue as it does not
taste very good. You can get the actual fruit
in supermarkets from about October thru January, for the
remainder of the year you will need to buy the juice.
How to Eat a Pomegranate
Pomegranates can get really messy when you open them up.
Be careful as they stain.
1. Cut off the ends
2. Slice into sections like you would an apple
3. Place sections in a bowl of water and let soak for
about 10 minutes
4. Separate the fruit sacs from the white spongy tissue
5. Throw away the white tissue and drain the fruit.
6. Eat and Enjoy
If this is your first time eating a pomegranate you may
find the fruit a little bitter and tart. It reminds me a
little of cranberry. Give this fruit a chance as you will
learn to love it.
About
The Author
Mike Brooks
Mike Brooks has been a life long follower and proponent of
the fitness lifestyle. Through his avid research, Mr.
Brooks has come to the realization that being healthy is a
choice and encompasses not only proper diet but also a
fitness regimen that includes the mind, body and soul.
Mike Brooks is the publisher and editor-in-chief for the
health information site http://www.Ultimatehealthreport.com
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