Pomegranate is a very common fruit. It matures in autumn and tastes sweet and sour, suitable for all ages. Pomegranate is rich in nutrients, and its vitamin C content is one or two times higher than that of fruits such as apples and pears. It is usually eaten with the pulp wrapped outside, spit out pomegranate seeds. But some people think that pomegranate seeds are also edible. Let's take a look at whether pomegranate seeds are edible.
1. Pomegranate seeds are rich in vitamin C and polyphenols, which have anti-aging effects and can prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
2. Pomegranate seeds are also rich in B vitamins and folic acid. It is well known that folic acid is an important substance to prevent fetal neural tube defects. At the same time, B vitamins can maintain the body's normal fat metabolism.
3. In addition, pomegranate seeds also contain anti-cancer substances, which have obvious effects on prostate cancer. At the same time, pomegranate juice is a more popular drink.
In summary, pomegranate seeds are rich in nutrients, and pomegranate juice is still a popular drink, so pomegranate seeds are edible, and edible pomegranate seeds have many effects:
1. Enhance capillary Viability of blood vessels and strengthening of capillary walls. The polyphenols in pomegranate seeds have the effect of enhancing the strength of blood vessel walls and improving blood circulation. It is very helpful for stroke, diabetes, arthritis, edema, etc. It is also very helpful for improving the blood circulation of smokers.
2. Improve skin. The polyphenols in pomegranate seeds can reduce the damage of free radicals and collagen degrading enzymes for the skin, improve the elasticity of the skin, make the skin smooth and delicate, and resist aging.
3. Reduce diabetic retinopathy and improve vision. Diabetes easily causes fragile arteries, which in turn affects the retina. The polyphenols in pomegranate seeds have a therapeutic effect on diabetic retinopathy and are also very helpful in improving eyesight.
4. Reduce varicose veins. The polyphenols in pomegranate seeds improve the fragility of arteries and help prevent bruises and reduce varicose veins.
5. Improve brain function. The polyphenols in pomegranate seeds have a protective effect on blood vessels, so they are also very helpful to the brain and are also one of the diets that protect the brain.
Since pomegranate seeds have such effects and functions, how should they be eaten:
1. Eat directly, you can directly bite the pomegranate seeds to eat, so that the substance in the pomegranate seeds can be very much Good is absorbed.
2. Squeeze the juice, remove the peel of the pomegranate, take the pomegranate seeds out of the juicer and squeeze them into juice, so that the nutrients will be easily absorbed by the human body.
Pomegranate seeds are not only edible, but also rich in nutrients, and have many effects on the human body. They can prevent and treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and have anti-aging effects. The eating method is also simple, and it can be eaten directly or juiced. Autumn is the season of pomegranate maturity. Pomegranate is good and cheap. Regular consumption will help improve physical fitness.
Source: ZJGSU, Zhejiang University Food League Committee
Editor: Food Safety Xiangzhou Team
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