> > > > > > > > > > >Time to add another carton of fruit juice to your shopping basket: > it seems pomegranate is the new wonder drink for all-round good health >benefits. >Not convinced? >Check out these eight reasons why pomegranate deserves a place in your diet. >1. It contains three times more antioxidants, glass for glass, than red wine >or green tea. > > >2. Drinking it will boost your intake of vitamins C, E, and K, >as well as potassium and calcium. > > >3. It contains folic acid, necessary to make red blood cells, and iron. > > >4. Drink pomegranate juice after a workout as it will speed up your recovery >and reduce muscle aches. >Research also indicates that it may prevent cartilage deterioration. > > >5. Pomegranates are thought to help protect you against cancer. >Research conducted in Israel showed that pomegranate juice destroys >breast cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. > > >6. New research shows that it may also help to prevent cardiovascular disease, >heart attacks and strokes, as it is understood to halt clogging in your >arteries. > > >7. Studies have also shown that pomegranates can help to lower bad cholesterol >and build good cholesterol. > > >8. As well as being a source of calcium, pomegranates may also help to prevent >dental plaque forming on your teeth. > > >Looking for a pure pomegranate juice to help boost your health? >Check the ingredients, and avoid pomegranate drinks with added sugars, > juices, water and additives. > > > > > > >
