Pomegranate/ Anar : Nutrition and Benefits

Pomegranates are great for health. A nutritional value check can easily prove that.

Pomegranate Anar Nutrition and Benefits

Pomegranates or commonly Known as Anar are taste packed fruits with essential vitamins and minerals. This juicy, beady fruit is considered great for hair, skin, heart and memory. India produces some of the finest varieties of this delicious fruit, which are available throughout the year. This gives us another reason of relishing on this tasty fruit and enjoying it whenever we wish to, irrespective of the season.

Pomegranates are used for making various delicious recipes right from a simple salad to complicated non vegetarian dishes and digestive powders. Their sour-bitter-sweet taste makes them an excellent ingredient for creating a tangy taste in many mouth watering recipes.

Let’s have a look at the  nutritional value provided by a 100 gms serving of the fruit:

POMEGRANATE NUTRITION CHART

Amount per 100 gms
80-85 Calories
Carbohydrates 18-19 gms
Proteins 1.5 gms
Fats 1.2 gms
Vitamins Vitamin C, K & Folate (Major)
Vitamin B1, B2, B3 & B6 (Minor)
Minerals Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium (Major)
Calcium, Manganese, Iron, Zinc (Minor)

The Benefits

  • Pomegranates contain Vitamin C making them good for skin, heart, eyes, bones and immune system.
  • Pomegranate seeds have Punicic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid that’s anti carcinogenic, anti inflammatory, helps fight arthritis and promotes healthy hair, skin, heart and memory.
  • Pomegranate juice helps reduce inflammation in the gut and improves digestion.
  • These are rich sources of antioxidants that inhibit free radicals from causing damage to the body cells in oxidative stress.
  • Pomegranates help prevent high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hyperglycaemia and decrease insulin resistance.
  • High concentration of antioxidants in pomegranate protects memory. The fruit’s consumption has been found to be effective for Alzheimer patients.
  • It improves sexual dysfunction since it increases testosterone levels and helps in dealing with infertility issues as well.

The Disadvantages

  • Though Pomegranate juice benefits in high blood pressure but may not be suitable for someone suffering from low blood pressure.
  • Pomegranate allergies are really rare but can be fatal. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, swelling of throat and tongue, vomiting etc.

Best Time to Eat

Morning on an empty stomach or Before meals. 

Recipes

Pomegranate Salads, Sauces, Smoothies, Digestive Candies and Powders, Vegetarian and Non vegetarian Curries, Cocktails and Mocktails

error: Content is protected !!