POMEGRANATES - A HEALTHY FRUIT

Pomegranates are considered a fruit, somewhere between a lemon and a grapefruit. The fruit of the pomegranate is actually a berry and can be used in many forms from juicing to making extracts.

Pomegranates are loaded with Vitamin C and B and have antioxidant qualities as well as antiviral and antibacterial effects on dental plaque. It contains an ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor which aids in lowering systolic blood pressure and has been found to reduce heart disease risk factors such as your LDL level.

As usual, I am trying to find different things to put in a smoothie and, due to its bitter taste, it would be better to add with other fruits such as banana, pineapple and strawberry. It is another way to easily include healthy fruit in your diet, just add it to your favorite smoothie.