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17/1/2013 0 Comments

The Pomegranate .... Jewel of The Mediterranean. 

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In the Ancient Greek mythology, the pomegranate was a symbol of abundance, fertility and good luck.
They had good reason to give this fruit so much importance. The fruit and fruit juice is bursting with powerful antioxidants.

Thousands of years later, scientific research constantly shows that pomegranates have so much to offer. 

Mentioned  Below Are Just A Few Of The Health Benefits: 

  • Pomegranate extract may have the potential for prevention of estrogen-dependent breast cancers with beneficial effects in other hormone-dependent tissues. Natural cancer treatment in breast cancer prevention. The polyphenols in the pomegranates block the synthesis of estrogen. The growth of breast cancer cells is greatly inhibited.
  • Improves heart health. It prevents LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) from oxidizing, which means it may help prevent heart disease. Drinking the juice of pomegranates seems to prevent blood platelets from clumping, which translates into fewer life-threatening blood clots and a prevention of possible heart health problems.
  • Given that pomegranate juice prevents blood platelets from clumping and acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, research indicates that it’s possible that pomegranate juice may also be beneficial in preventing strokes and heart disease.
  • Arthritis sufferers reported less pain and inflammation in their joints when adding in pomegranate juice to their daily regime.
  • Increases men's sperm count. 
  • Reduces erectile dysfunction
  • Prevents prostate cancer from developing. 
  • Used to treat diarrhea
  • Helps reduce excessive perspiration 
  • Gargle for sore throats 
  • Fights fevers 
  • Benefits leucorrhea 
  • The root bark is used to treat tape worm infestation 
  • Pomegranate contains ellagic acid which binds to cancer cells and prevents them from fully forming.
  • Drinking just 8oz of pomegranate juice a day you can prevent artherosclerosis
  • One of the possible health benefits of pomegranate juice is that it seems to lower or inhibit oxidative stress, which in turn could help to lower blood pressure naturally. 
  • Increases fertlity in women. 
  • Natural remedy for hot flashes 
  • Anti-aging ... helps keep wrinkles at bay
  • Brilliant aid for menopausal women. It also combats bone loss.



The health benefits of pomegranate juice are practically undisputable. So why not pop down to your local fruit shop, buy a bag full of fresh pomegranates and make yourself a glass of pomegranate juice.

People of any age can easily incorporate this delicious juice into their daily menu every day and reap the health benefits. 

Drink fresh and enjoy !


If you are aware of any health problem which may compromise your general health, it is important to seek treatment. A Health and Wellness Counselor may help you, to bring you back in balance and to good health through, detoxing, healthy eating and living, create a proper diet suited for your condition, advise natural remedies, herbs, wholefood supplements and organic cosmetics.


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    Barbara is a qualified Holistic Nutritionist MSc., offering Health, Nutrition & Lifestyle Counseling. She gives Healthy weight loss advice and promotes the Mediterranean diet. She is the author of the Med Life Diet - creating healthy lifestyle habits and attitudes for life !

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