Pomegranates: Natural Beauty and Health Remedy Lycopene -­‐ Lycopene is a phytochemical known to help maintain a healthy heart, promote memory function, improve/help urinary tract health, and lowers the risk of some cancers Other Benefits: Beauty Benefits -­‐ protects epidermis and dermis by promoting skin regeneration -­‐ slows down aging by preventing hyperpigmentation, age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles -­‐ helps prevent acne outbreaks for oily and combination skin Health Benefits: -­‐ eliminates free radicals -­‐ helps with cardiovascular health -­‐ improves bone quality -­‐ fights cancer -­‐ cure anemia -­‐ promote blood circulation -­‐ helps with weight loss Macronutrients Micronutrients Pomegranates grow on trees! How to choose a pomegranate: -­‐ it should feel heavy -­‐ skin should be full and taut -­‐ the color of the fruit varies from medium red to deep red with a fresh leather-­‐like appearance -­‐ if there are slight markings on the fruit, it’s ok; it won’t harm the insides of the fruit How to prepare a pomegranate: -­‐ Cut the top off (about half an inch from the top) -­‐ Remove the top -­‐ Use the membrane on the inside as a cutting guide Pomegranate Sesame Chicken with Ginger Rice Pilaf Get the recipe and many more here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/04/pomegran
ate-­‐recipes_n_1086721.html References How to prepare: http://www.waitrose.com/home/recipes/step_by_step/h
ow_to_prepare_a_pomegranate.html Phytonutrient Information: http://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/wiclwp/pdf/p
hytonutrientsposter.pdf Reference for 1st Photo: https://www.drfuhrman.com/library/article19.aspx Beauty & Health Benefit Information: http://www.med-­‐health.net/Benefits-­‐Of-­‐
Pomegranate.html Nutrition Label for Pomegranates http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fruits-­‐and-­‐fruit-­‐
juices/2038/2 Reference for 2nd Photo http://www.gardening-­‐forums.com/threads/fruit-­‐tree-­‐
you-­‐wish-­‐you-­‐could-­‐grow.618/page-­‐3 Reference for 3rd Photo and Recipes http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/04/pomegran
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