Apples, oranges, bananas and kiwis seem to be the staple fruits we find in most fridges. They are “comfort” fruits we are familiar with. We know what they taste like and, unless they are not under-ripe or too ripe, we usually don’t get any surprises when we bite into them.
Perhaps it’s time to add another comfort fruit to this list; the pomegranate. Nutrition-and you. com describes the pomegranate as one of the most popular, nutritionally rich fruits with unique flavour and taste.
The fruit is moderate in calories; 100 g provides 83 calories, slightly more than that in apples. It contains no cholesterol or saturated fats.
It is a good source of soluble and insoluble dietary fibres. It is also a good source of vitamin C and many vital B-complex groups of vitamins such as pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5), folates, pyridoxine and vitamin K, and minerals like calcium, copper, potassium, and manganese.
Some people may use pomegranate for medical reasons. WebMD reminds us that while pomegranate is used for many conditions, so far, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to rate pomegranate as effective for any of them. It is known that pomegranate does not seem to be effective for reducing the symptoms of chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) or improving breathing in people with this condition.
Curious about the taste of pomegranate? The best way to find this out is to eat one. Here’s how:
1. Cut off the crown, then cut the pomegranate into sections.
2. Place the sections in a bowl of water, then roll out the juice sacs with your fingers. Discard everything else.
3. Strain out the water, then eat the succulent juice sacs whole, seeds and all.
