Seed the Change: Pomegranate Powers Your Body from Core to Cortex

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Pomegranates, or anar, are not just a pretty fruit—they're a nutritional giant that contains antioxidants, vitamins, and healing agents. Recent health data indicates five compelling reasons why a bowl of pomegranate should be a daily ritual.

Maximum Health Gain of Daily Intake of Pomegranate

Blood Pressure Pomegranate juice can also lower systolic blood pressure, so it is appropriate for unstable or hypertension patients.

Immunity Boost and Infection Guard
Anar contains antifungal and antibacterial constituents that help the body get rid of infections, especially Candida species, and improve overall immunity.

Improvement in Memory
Regular intake of pomegranate juice for four weeks has been linked with improved visual and verbal memory. It may also aid in recovery from surgery and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

Sports Performance Support
Because of its nitrates, consuming pomegranate prior to exercise enhances blood flow into the muscles, enhancing endurance and exercise performance. Its antioxidants also prevent blood lipids from oxidation, reducing the development of arterial plaque.

Preventive Potential in Cancer Pomegranate polyphenols possess anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic activities. Protective effects against prostate, lung, and breast cancers, and against joint in osteoarthritis have been reported.

Nutritional Snapshot

A single serving of pomegranate (144 grams) contains approximately 93 calories, 2.3 grams of protein, 20.88 grams of carbohydrates, and 0.14 grams of fat—making it a low-calorie, high-impact food that can be added to any diet.

Sources: Times of India, TRP News TV, FreeJobAlert, iQOO Community, The Daily Jagran