From leaves to skin, the whole body is full of treasures. Eat this fruit quickly! But these types of people should not be greedy!

Ripe pomegranate

Each one is as plump as a ruby

Tastes sweet and sour

Loved by many friends

Pomegranate is known as the "Chinese magical fruit" and is rich in nutritional value, but peeling a pomegranate is "daunting" for many friends...

When many friends go to the fruit store to buy pomegranates, they find that sometimes they buy "pomegranates with red skin" and sometimes they buy "pomegranates with yellow skin", and for a while they don't know how to choose the pomegranates.
Today, let’s study together: What are the benefits of eating pomegranates regularly? Which groups of people should be cautious when eating pomegranates? How to choose pomegranates?

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Benefits of eating pomegranate

The whole body of pomegranate is a treasure. The pomegranate fruit, leaves, peel and root can all be used as medicine. So what benefits can eating pomegranate bring to our body?

1. Helps promote intestinal health

The insoluble dietary fiber content of pomegranate is 4.9g/100g , which is nearly three times that of apple . It can promote gastrointestinal mechanical movement, help defecation , prevent constipation and promote intestinal health to a certain extent.

2. Helps control blood pressure

An article published on Science Popularization Suzhou mentioned that the potassium content of pomegranate is 231mg/100g . Adequate potassium intake can help stabilize blood pressure to a certain extent, which is quite friendly for friends who need to control blood pressure.

3. Protect cardiovascular system

An article published on Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital mentioned that according to analysis, pomegranate contains a variety of amino acids and trace elements , which to a certain extent have multiple functions such as anti-gastric ulcer, digestion aid, blood vessel softening, lowering blood lipids, blood sugar and cholesterol.

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition confirmed that if you drink a glass of pomegranate juice every day for two weeks, it will slow down the oxidation process and reduce the deposited oxidized cholesterol to a certain extent.

Even if you stop drinking it, this magical effect can still last for a month.

Therefore, the researchers assert that the clinical effect of pomegranate juice in fighting cardiovascular disease is extraordinary.

4. Helps delay skin aging

Pomegranates are rich in vitamin E , which is rare in fresh fruits. According to nutritional analysis, the total vitamin E content in every 100 grams of edible part of pomegranate can reach 4.91 mg .

Vitamin E can, to a certain extent, play an antioxidant role in the human body, removing free radicals that are toxic to cells and tissues, thereby delaying aging and assisting in cell and tissue repair .

5. Helps relieve anxiety

Pomegranate is rich in vitamins, and the niacin and vitamin D in it can help relieve depression and anxiety , and to a certain extent can reduce human fatigue and relieve tension.

In addition, the rich trace elements such as zinc and magnesium in pomegranate help regulate the body's electrolyte balance , enhance the stability of the cell membranes of the central nervous system, and have a calming effect.

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People who eat pomegranates should pay attention to

Although eating pomegranates regularly has many benefits, it is not suitable for everyone. The following groups of people are advised to eat pomegranates with caution:

1. Bronchitis patients

The protein , fructose and other ingredients in pomegranate will "help fire and produce phlegm", which to a certain extent can easily lead to the aggravation of the disease , thereby causing symptoms such as coughing, excessive phlegm or recurrence of the disease.

2. People with constipation

Pomegranate has a good astringent effect. If a constipated patient eats pomegranate, it may increase the severity of the constipation.

3. People with dental caries

Pomegranate tastes sweet and sour. If you eat too much , it will not only damage your teeth to a certain extent, but also make your teeth black .

4. Diabetes patients

Pomegranate is a fruit with a medium glycemic index. It is not recommended for people with poor blood sugar control. People with stable blood sugar can eat it between meals, but be sure to control the amount consumed.

If you like, you can eat 100 grams each in the morning and afternoon as a snack, and pair it with a few nuts to help stabilize blood sugar.

Warm reminder: Friends who are in the blood sugar management period should try to avoid drinking pomegranate juice to prevent blood sugar spikes!

Data show that the glycemic load (GL) of pomegranate juice is 21. GL>10 means it has a greater impact on blood sugar.

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How to choose

Faced with the dazzling array of pomegranates on the market, how can we pick out delicious pomegranates?

Xiao Ke has sorted out several common methods for selecting pomegranates. Let's take a look:

1. Look at the color

There are many varieties of pomegranates, which can be divided into red , yellow , etc. according to the skin. Generally, the yellow varieties are relatively sweet. Sweet pomegranates have rough skin and short and wide leaves. Sour pomegranates have shiny skin and narrow and long leaves.

2. Look at the gloss and hardness

Choose pomegranates that are not scratched on the skin, have branches and leaves, and are full. Mature and full pomegranates have tight skin and the skin is mostly smooth and shiny.

3. Look at the opening

When choosing pomegranates, try to choose those with their pomegranates opened .

When buying pomegranates, you should pay attention to the crack at the bottom of the pomegranate. The crack of a ripe pomegranate will appear like a " chrysanthemum ".

4. Weigh it

When choosing pomegranates, you can weigh two pomegranates of the same size by placing them on the palms of your hands.

Generally , fruits that feel heavy have more moisture , more juice , and fuller grains .

5. Take a Smell

Generally speaking, pomegranates that are tightly wrapped in the peel will not smell much.

However, if the inside of the fruit has already gone bad and rotten , it will smell noticeably unpleasant and can be easily identified.