Studies have shown that pomegranate (Punica granatum) has great medicinal properties.
In 2015, 60 clinical trials were registered with the National Institutes of Health to examine effects of pomegranate extracts or juice consumption on a variety of human disorders, including: prostate cancer, prostatic hyperplasia, diabetes, lymphoma, rhinovirus infection, common cold, oxidative stress in diabetic hemodialysis, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, infant brain injury, hemodialysis for kidney disease, male infertility, aging, memory, pregnancy complications, osteoporosis and erectile dysfunction.(1)
Although pomegranate’s extensive therapeutic benefits may be attributed to a number of mechanisms, most researchers have determined its antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties. (2)
Ingredients:
• 1 small banana, peeled and sliced
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1/3 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1/2 pomegranate
• ½ cup warm water
Instructions
Easy and quick blend your ingredients in a blender. When your mixture begins to thicken add ½ cup of warm water. Blend again until it becomes smooth!!!
Nutrition facts : about 202 kcal, 45 g of carbohydrates, 2g of fats and 2 g of proteins.
Boost your immune system with energy , antioxidants, dietary fibers and other nutrients such as potassium, manganese, iron, copper, vitamins C and K .
*Tip of the day
While the cold days of autumn start to settle in, try to keep yourself warm by adding banana or hot drinks like cocoa and tea on daily basis. Serve with pomegranate and cinnamon that have great antioxidant capacity and also give awesome flavour!!!
Bibliography
1. [Online] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomegranate. 2. Pomegranate Fruit as a Rich Source of Biologically Active Compounds. Sreeja Sreekumar, Hima Sithul, Parvathy Muraleedharan, Juberiya Mohammed Azeez, and Sreeja Sreeharshan. 2014, BioMed Research International.
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