117/365 Grand Pomegranate

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

This morning, Sarah Brown and I shared a delicious pomegranate. Until today I had not had the pleasure of picking out the bright, juicy, tasty kernels; I had only seen them already removed and placed in a bowl. Needless to say I had much fun. While we were picking away, I wondered what awesome benefits the pomegranate must have.

According to several sources, pomegranates are loaded with antioxidants; apparently more than green tea and cranberry juice (WebMD). These are known to stop those free radical toxins from destroying our cells or making them cancerous. This has been especially proven for men who have already begun treatment for prostate cancer; pomegranate juice suppressed the growth of cancerous cells. Pomegranate juice has also been known to decrease the likelihood for LDLs to form plaque in your arteries.

So crack open a pomegranate and have fun. Not only do you get to dig for these plump rubies, you get to eat them too.

In health,

Lauren

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/pomegranate-power