Pomegranate
The pomegranate itself is a true power fruit. It is rich in vitamin C, potassium, calcium and iron, and contains the bioactive substances polyphenols and flavonoids that are important for the immune system. That’s why it’s no surprise that pomegranate juice is becoming increasingly popular
Where does the pomegranate come from?
Contrary to what might be assumed, the pomegranate is not related to the conventional apple. The pomegranate is a berry from the family of the grazing plant. It is already 5,000 years old, scientists suspect his origins in Western to Central Asia. It is firmly rooted in Greek mythology, has already been mentioned in the Bible, and its name also appears in the Koran. The pomegranate stands for fertility, love, youth and beauty.
What is the effect of pomegranate juice?
Quote: It is designed to fight inflammation and protect the vessels. It is said to make it easier for women to have menopause and even to help with prostate cancer. Sounds like: A pomegranate a day and the doctor is spared. But it’s not that simple. Many of the touted effects of the health grenade cannot be scientifically proven. “There are currently no well-designed human studies that certify the pomegranate to have an effect on prostate cancer,” says Professor Christian Stief, Director of the Urological Clinic and Polyclinic at the University of Munich. End Quote
Source: https://www.apotheken-umschau.de/Ernaehrung/Wie-gesund-Granataepfel-wirklich-sind-102237.html
What is all contained in pomegranate juice?
In addition to the vitamins already listed above, calcium, potassium and iron, the pomegranate (juice) also contains polyphenols. Poly what? Polyphenols are phytonutrients that have a significant influence on the mouthfeel, color and taste of plant-based foods. These polyphenols have a lot of positive influences on the body: they have an antioxidant effect and can inhibit aging processes. They are also designed to regulate blood pressure and improve blood lipid levels. (Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyphenole / no scientific evidence found)
What does pomegranate juice help against?
Pomegranate juice helps with inflammation of the digestive tract, inflammatory and degenerative diseases as well as discomfort during menopause.
What vitamins and minerals does pomegranate juice have?
Pomegranate is thought to have a vitamin C content of 10.2 mg per 100g. For juices, this content may vary depending on the manufacturer, but a look at the ingredients quickly reveals.
The following minerals are contained in pomegranate juice:
- Calcium
- Chloride
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Sodium
- Phosphorus
- Sulfur
How many calories does the Grantapple juice have?
100% pomegranate juice (100 ml) contains about 64 kcal. Again, the indication that this may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. It is best to take a look at the label.
What does fermented pomegranate juice mean?
Fermentation means making something durable. During the process, lactic acid develops, which in turn causes bad bacteria to remain inactive and not be able to spread. One advantage of fermentation is not only that the foods are longer-lasting, but also the fermentation strengthens the immune system and reduces craving attacks.
What is the best pomegranate juice?
In October 2016, the Stiftung Warentest examined six pomegranate juices, with three out of six juices being rated negatively. Among them was the juice “7 Life Pomegranate Juice”, which according to the tester was spoiled and also had a high aluminium content.
It was found that Dr. Jacob’s Granaforte pomegranate juice has the highest polyphenol and punicalagin content, as well as the best price-polyphenol and price-punicalagin ratio. LiveFresh’s pomegranate juice was not included in the comparison at the time.
How much does pomegranate juice cost?
At Amazon it starts at approx. 5.86 € per litre pomegranate juice, there are almost no limits to the top! But there are also qualitative differences. That’s why you can’t ask how expensive pomegranate juice is. It depends on whether cold pressed or not the core is pressed or not and we deliver it and other things. Please note that for small orders, shipping costs are always included.
What is better? Juice or capsules?
Here we cannot give a general answer, the best way to ask his pharmacist of trust. Basically, “fresh” is always better for us.
When should I drink pomegranate juice?
The bioavailability of pomegranate juice somm will be the cheapest if you drink it about half an hour before or after the main meals. However, care should be taken not to consume dairy products at the same time.
Bioavailability is the extent and speed at which an active substance from a drug form enters the bloodstream.
How often should you drink pomegranate juice?
The recommendation of most experts is 1/2 to 1 glass of high-quality juice per day.
Can I make pomegranate juice myself?
Of course! To do this, the pomegranates are gutted and then “broken” and squealed in a blender, then let it run through a sieve and dilute the resulting juice with water and sweeten it a little bit.
Our tip: The own production takes a long time, maybe you can start with this time something better. High-quality and cold-pressed juices are cheap to buy. But for a first “Aha” experience you can try it.