Pomegranate is one of the most common fruits in autumn. In the past, few people ate pomegranate, that is, people who planted pomegranate trees at home ate it. Generally, they didn't buy pomegranate like buying apples and bananas. But now, as people pay more and more attention to health preservation, it is slowly found that pomegranate is always a nutritious fruit. We all know that pomegranates are sweet and sour. Children generally like to eat sweet. Whether sweet or sour, pomegranates are rich in various nutritional elements that our body needs. So what are the benefits of eating more pomegranates?
Pomegranate has a long history in China. At present, there are about 70 varieties, which are divided into two categories: ornamental and edible. Pomegranate is especially rich in nutrition and contains a variety of nutrients needed by the human body. The fruit contains vitamin C and B vitamins, organic acids, sugars, proteins, fats, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and other minerals. According to the analysis, pomegranate fruit contains 17% carbohydrate, 79% moisture and 13 ~ 17% sugar. The content of vitamin C is 1 ~ 2 times higher than that of apple, while the content of fat and protein is less. The fruit is mainly fresh and can also be made into top-grade drinks.
In addition, pomegranate juice contains a variety of amino acids and trace elements, which can help digestion, resist gastric ulcer, soften blood vessels, reduce blood lipid and blood sugar, reduce cholesterol and other functions. It can prevent coronary heart disease, heart disease and hypertension, and can achieve the effects of strengthening the stomach and refreshing, enhancing appetite, prolonging life, and relieving alcohol for those who drink too much.
1. Beauty skin
Pomegranate is rich in minerals and has two major antioxidant components - Pomegranate polyphenols and anthocyanins. It also contains linolenic acid, vitamins C, B6, e and folic acid. Red pomegranate contains calcium, magnesium, zinc and other mineral extracts, which can quickly replenish the moisture of the skin and make the skin more bright and soft.
2. Broad spectrum antibacterial
Pomegranate has obvious inhibitory effects on Shigella dysentery, Staphylococcus aureus, hemolytic streptococcus, Vibrio cholerae, dysentery bacilli, and various skin fungi. Pomegranate Peel Decoction can also inhibit influenza virus.
3. Prevention of cardiovascular disease
Pomegranate contains high levels of antioxidants, which can resist human inflammation and the destruction of oxygen free radicals, so as to delay aging, prevent atherosclerosis and slow down the process of cancer, even better than red wine.
4. Astringent, astringent
Pomegranate flavor acid, containing alkaloids, ursolic acid, etc., has obvious astringent effect, can astringe intestines and stop bleeding, and has good bacteriostatic effect. Therefore, it is a good product for the treatment of dysentery, diarrhea, bloody stool, spermatorrhea, anal prolapse and other diseases.
5. Expelling and killing insects
Pomegranate peel and pomegranate root bark contain pomegranate peel alkali, which has an anesthetic effect on human parasites. It is an important drug for expelling insects and killing insects, especially tapeworm. It can be used to treat insect accumulation, abdominal pain, scabies, etc.
6. Hemostasis and eyesight
Pomegranate flower is sour, astringent and flat. If it is dried and grinded at the end, it has a good hemostatic effect and can also stop red leucorrhea.
I don't know. We learned from our explanation above that pomegranate has such a high nutritional value. If someone asks you what's the advantage of eating more pomegranates, you can introduce it to him like this. Many people don't want to eat pomegranates because they have trouble eating at leisure. The grains of pomegranates are relatively small, there are stones, and the pulp is so little. In fact, pomegranates are more nutritious when they are eaten together with stones.