The benefits of pomegranate, one of the preferred fruits of the winter season, are countless. Experts point out that pomegranate increases body resistance with its antioxidant properties as well as the vitamins and minerals it contains.
Pomegranate, whose consumption has increased in recent days with the arrival of the winter months, has many health benefits. In addition to its antioxidant properties, pomegranate provides many benefits to the body with the vitamins and minerals it contains.
“Pomegranate juice reduces the risk of plaque formation in arteries”
Pointing out that pomegranate fruit is known as a 'superfood' with the vitamins it contains, Medicana Konya Hospital Nutrition and Diet Department Specialist. Dyt. Beyza Vural Öten said, “Pomegranate is a fruit known as a symbol of healing in various cultures since ancient times. Because it is also called 'superfood' due to the bioactive components it contains. In traditional methods, its peel is used in prediabetic treatment. Both the fruit, seed and peel contain various bioactive compounds and acids and thus are used in the treatment of many diseases. Daily 50 ml of pomegranate juice reduces the risk of plaque formation in the arteries. It lowers blood lipids, high blood pressure and blood pressure. Pomegranate seeds contain polyunsaturated fatty acids such as conjugated linoleic acid. These have the effect of skin elasticity, brightness, delaying skin aging. At the same time, pomegranate seeds are phytoestrogenic, it helps to reduce the side effects of menopause and to feel less.”
“Provides the destruction of faulty, damaged cells”
Explaining that the tea made by drying the peel of the fruit is also beneficial, Uzm. Dyt. Beyza Vural Öten said, “Pomegranate peel has an astringent effect. Therefore, it is frequently used among the people to stop diarrhea by drying and making tea. Pomegranate also contains a substance called urolithin A. Urolithin A is a substance that delays, prevents aging, prevents the formation of aging-related diseases and also shows urology anticarcinogenic effect. It provides the destruction of faulty, damaged cells.”
“50 percent of the weight of pomegranate fruit consists of phenolic compounds”
Stating that the fruit is also very effective on the immune system, Uzm. Dyt. Öten said, “We can think of it as a serving, that is, half a pomegranate, it can be consumed as a cup of extracted pomegranate fruit, and its juice can be consumed as much as a tea glass. We can also recommend pomegranate juice in diabetic patients, its glycemic index is low. We can distinguish pomegranate juice compared to other fruit juices. Pomegranate juice can also be consumed in diabetic patients by following portion control. Due to its high antioxidant capacity, I recommend feeding half a sifted pomegranate to children every day to protect them from disease. 50 percent of the weight of pomegranate fruit consists of phenolic compounds. These are antioxidants, there is vitamin C. It contains minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus and calcium. It contains many vitamins. Therefore, it increases our immunity and protects us from winter-related diseases.”
Muammer Candemir, who sells pomegranate in the market, stated that they also like to consume pomegranate at home and said, “Our sales have increased a little more compared to last year. Because when the weather gets colder, the desire to eat pomegranate, orange and tangerine increases. When this happens, of course sales have increased a little. We also consume them at home,” he said.
A citizen who came to the market to buy pomegranate said, “You bought one at the bazaar, I got home and bought a thousand, and that's it.”
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