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5 Benefits of Pomegranate Seeds You Didn't Know About

Most people aren’t aware of the incredible benefits of pomegranate seeds, even though they’re one of the healthiest and most delicious fruits you can eat. 

Pomegranate seeds are packed with nutrients and antioxidants that help to prevent cell damage and other age-related complications. 

so it’s important to be familiar with all their potential uses. Here are five amazing health benefits of pomegranate seeds that you probably didn’t know about.

 1) They can lower your cholesterol

 For years, cardiologists have been prescribing statins to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease. They are effective at both, but they are also known to cause all kinds of side effects including headaches, muscle pain and memory loss. 

The good news is that pomegranate seeds can help reduce blood cholesterol levels as effectively as statins but without any dangerous side effects! Research shows that natural compounds in pomegranate seeds have a positive effect on cardiovascular health by lowering bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides (another major risk factor for heart disease). 

This can be especially helpful if you've tried other remedies like diet or exercise but haven't seen much improvement. If you're looking for something more natural than prescription drugs, pomegranates could be a great solution. 

It’s not just about your heart: In addition to helping with cholesterol, pomegranate seeds may provide additional benefits for people who suffer from type 2 diabetes. 

Several studies show that daily consumption of 100 grams of dried pomegranate arils—that's about three ounces can significantly reduce insulin resistance, a common symptom associated with diabetes. 

It might even help stave off cancer: There's some evidence that antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables may protect against certain types of cancer—and pomegranates are loaded with them! Antioxidants work by neutralizing free radicals in our bodies before they can damage cells and DNA; 

free radicals occur naturally when we burn food during physical activity or digestion. Other research suggests antioxidants might slow down tumor growth.

 2) They can help keep your heart healthy

 

Heart disease is our nation’s No. 1 killer, and one particular diet has been proven time and again to help ward off heart disease: a healthy, balanced Mediterranean diet that focuses on fruits, 

vegetables, nuts and whole grains. Like many other anti-inflammatory foods in that diet, pomegranates can help reduce your risk of heart disease by lowering your LDL (bad) cholesterol while simultaneously raising your HDL (good) cholesterol. 

In fact, research suggests that pomegranates have one of the strongest LDL-lowering effects among all fruitseven more than cherries! That’s great news if you need to keep cholesterol under control or are looking for ways to prevent atherosclerosis, which is a major cause of heart attacks and str hiokes. 

They also contain polyphenols, which are natural antioxidants that fight free radicals in your body and lower inflammation levels. This helps maintain healthy blood vessels, keeping them clear and open so they can supply oxygen-rich blood to every part of your body. 

They’re also high in fiber—great for preventing constipation and digestive problems like irritable bowel syndrome IBS). 

They may even lower diabetes risk: New research shows that compounds found in pomegranates may improve insulin sensitivity.

which could potentially help prevent type 2 diabetes as well as metabolic syndrome—the name given to a group of conditions including obesity, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels that occur together with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. 

They’re good for your brain: If you want to boost memory and cognitive function, then eat some pomegranates! A study published in 2015 found that eating pomegranate extract daily improved cognitive function in people who had mild memory impairment due to aging. 

And it wasn’t just short-term memory either; researchers said their results suggest that long-term use of [pomegranate] extract may be beneficial against age-related cognitive decline. 

Another study from earlier that year suggested these seeds could also benefit patients with Alzheimer's disease, but further studies are needed before we know whether they're truly effective at treating dementia.

 3) They are full of antioxidants

 

Antioxidants protect our bodies from free radicals, which cause cell damage and accelerate aging. These mighty little seeds are a good source of antioxidants: one cup packs in over three times as many antioxidants as blueberries and more than twice as many as red wine. 

They contain vitamin C Vitamin C is responsible for repairing damaged cells. A lack of it can lead to age spots, wrinkles and other signs of premature aging. The antioxidant content also helps boost your immune system. 

They help lower cholesterol: Studies have shown that high cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease. Cholesterol can also clog arteries, causing them to harden and narrow over time—increasing your risk for stroke or heart attack. 

Fortunately, pomegranate seeds have been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol while raising HDL (good) cholesterol levels—all without interfering with other medications you may be taking! It has anti-inflammatory properties: 

Inflammation is at the root of most diseases—including cancer, arthritis and Alzheimer’s disease—and it can increase your risk for developing cardiovascular disease too. Luckily, pomegranate seed extract has been proven to reduce inflammation. 

It contains fiber: Fiber keeps your digestive tract healthy by speeding up digestion and helping food move through your intestines quickly. 

Eating fiber also helps prevent constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticulosis (small bulging sacs in the intestine). One cup of pomegranate seeds contains almost 4 grams of fiber. 

The seeds themselves are easy to eat: Just pop open a few pods and scoop out some seeds. Or, if you prefer, they can be eaten raw or cooked in recipes. 

If you do decide to cook with them, make sure they're fully dried first; otherwise they'll turn into mush when boiled. While these tasty little morsels don't offer quite as much fiber as an equal amount of beans would (7 grams vs 9).

they do have double the protein content—2 grams per 1/4 cup compared to 1 gram per 1/4 cup beans—making them great sources of both nutrients. Plus, just 3 tablespoons contain nearly half your daily recommended intake of vitamin K!

 4) They may boost bone health

 

Research shows that consuming pomegranate juice with added calcium can reduce bone loss. And a study at Boston University School of Medicine in Massachusetts has found that pomegranate juice may help slow or prevent osteoporosis, potentially because of its antioxidant properties. 

Drinking four 8-ounce glasses per week appeared to slow bone loss and lower rates of fractures in postmenopausal women by up to 50 percent. There's even some evidence that suggests they could boost heart health: 

A study published in 2012 found that drinking pomegranate juice daily for two months significantly improved endothelial function and reduced blood pressure and triglycerides in people with metabolic syndrome. 

So if you're looking for an easy way to improve your overall health, consider adding these tasty seeds to your diet. They are high in fiber, which helps you feel full longer—and eat less. 

In fact, a cup of fresh pomegranate seeds contains about 15 grams of fiber (about half your recommended daily intake). But don't get too excited just yet—you'll have to shell out about $12 for a pound! They contain more vitamin C than oranges: 

Did you know that one cup of fresh pomegranate seeds contains about 250 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C? That's almost as much as six medium oranges! The same amount also contains more than 100 percent of your recommended daily intake (RDI) for vitamin K and potassium.

 5)They are very easy to add to your diet

 First, it’s easy to find pomegranates. They are generally available in grocery stores all year long. Second, they are easy to eat. Just cut one open and scoop out the seeds with a spoon, or squeeze them right into your mouth (they’re very juicy). 

Lastly, they’re delicious! Eating these little guys is a great way to start adding more fruit and veggies into your diet if you aren’t already doing so. And you can use their seeds over and over again—you just have to remove them from their skin first. 

To do that, cut off both ends of each pomegranate and score it down its sides vertically; do not cut through both sidessides! Then, submerge it in water for about 30 minutes until most of the white membrane peels away from the red seeds inside. 

Afterward, drain any remaining water and lay out on paper towels to dry completely before storing in an airtight container. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to incorporate pomegranate seeds into your diet: 

eat them as-is, add them to salads or oatmeal for extra crunch, sprinkle some on top of yogurt or even toss a few into your next smoothie! There are no wrong ways to enjoy these healthy treatstreats! So get started today by trying one of these five recipes that include pomegranate seeds: Superfood Chocolate Energy Bites.

Almond Butter Granola Bars, Apple Cinnamon Muffins, Pecan Pie Muffins and Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie. All taste amazing and will leave you feeling satisfied but not weighed down.

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