health benefits of pomegranates
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Health Benefits of
Pomegranates
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Jill A. Taufer, RD, LD/N
Extension Agent Family Nutrition Program
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Health Benefits
• 2000 years ago the people of the Mediterranean used various parts of the pomegranate to treat a variety of ailments.
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Nutritional Value
• One medium pomegranate contains:
– 100 calories
– 26 grams of carbohydrate
• Excellent source of: Vitamin C and K
• Good source of: fiber, potassium, thiamin, folate, manganese and copper
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Fruit vs. Juice
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Phytochemicals
• Compounds produced by plants
• 122 have been identified in the pomegranate
• Phytochemicals work together to protect cells
– Anti-aging
– Anti-inflammation
– Antioxidant
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Antioxidants • Many of the phytochemicals
in pomegranates act as antioxidants
• Antioxidants neutralizes free radicals to prevent cell damage
• Oxidation is very destructive and over time could be a pathway for cancer, heart disease and aging
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Which has the highest amount of antioxidant power
• Pomegranate juice
• Red wine
• Concord grape juice
• Blueberry juice
• Black cherry juice
• Açai juice
• Cranberry juice
• Orange juice
• Tea
• Apple Juice
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2008
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USDA ORAC [see note below] Chart
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Heart Health
• Rich antioxidant content decreases inflammation and thickening of the artery walls
• May reduce buildup of plaque
• Reduction in blood cholesterol and blood pressure
Nutrition Reviews 2009; 67: 49-56
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Cancer • Promotes cancer cell death
• Decrease cancer cell proliferation
• Inhibits enzymes implicated in cancer development
• Slows migration of cancer cells
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/
cam/prostatesupplements/healthprofessional/page5 8/6/13
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Precaution • According to the National
Institutes of Health, pomegranate juice may cause “moderate” interaction with certain drugs.
Some examples:
• Cholesterol lowering drugs
• Anticoagulants
• Medications for high blood pressure
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Other health benefits being studied
• Anti-microbial
• Anti-inflammatory (arthritis)
• Anti-cancer
• Anti-diabetic
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Enjoying Pomegramates
Pomegranate Cooler
1 ½ C pomegranate juice
3 C seltzer water
¼ C fresh lemon juice
Add fresh mint
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Conclusion
• Pomegranates are one of the most anti-oxidant rich fruits
• More research
• Variety! Eat a rainbow of colorful foods
• Choose whole foods
• Enjoy pomegranates
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Ripe Pomegranate Pomegranates stop ripening when picked but develop flavor in storage Ripe fruit • Soft outer skin that can be scratched under gentle pressure •Sides become flattened and skin turns deep red shade •Makes metallic sound when tapped
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Selection
Weighty for size Taut, glossy, unbroken skin
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Tips for Storage Fresh – keep in cool, dry, well-ventilated space
•Refrigerated whole – 2 months •Fresh seeds – refrigerated 5 days •Arils can be frozen – up to one year
Juice – canned or frozen for later use
•Best if use within one year
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Fruit Uses
Edible portion – Arils (seed and juice-filled sac that cover them) •Garnishes •Snacks
Juice •Jellies, puddings, desserts, and drinks •Grenadine (syrups)
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Other Uses •Peels: tooth powders, toothpastes, facial care products, coughing remedies, supplement in cow feed
•Trunk Bark: tannins used to cure leather, making insecticides, alkaloids are active against tapeworms
•Rind and Flowers: dyes for textiles, used to reduce oral and throat inflammation
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Other Uses continued •Buds: treat bronchitis •Leaves: mixed with vinegar to make ink •Fruit: used in ornamental decorations, extracts used as astringents •Wood: used for walking sticks and in woodcrafts