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Pomegranate (pom-i-gran-it)

a chambered, many-seeded, globose fruit, with a tough and usually red rind, and surmounted by a crown of calyx lobes; the edible portion consisting of pleasantly acid flesh developed from the outer seed coat.

Mediterranean Jewel

The fruit of the attractive pomegranate tree is one of the most distinctive in the world. With its crimson colored rind housing a complex interior of ruby-like juicy seeds and white pith (with approximately 800 edible seeds packed into one fruit!), fresh pomegranate is not a food to be consumed in a hurry. Native to southwestern Asia, the pomegranate is widely cultivated in warm, dry regions of the world – most historically the Mediterranean. Some date cultivation of this fruit back to prehistoric times, and it has been used throughout the ages medicinally, mytholigically, and as a valued culinary element. Most Western cultures today are familiar with this fruit in its raw state or as a juice – a deep red delicacy which tastes divine but also inevitably stains something. Navitas Naturals Pomegranate Power makes enjoying the lovely pomegranate easy by offering it in a freeze-dried, mess-free, powder form.

The Power of Pomegranate

Though the theories behind pomegranate’s mythological roots (seen as a symbol of fertility and prosperity) cannot be proven, the red fruit has enjoyed vast attention by scientific communities solidifying that its health benefits are far from myth. Pomegranate is a powerful source of antioxidant phytoestrogens, polyphenols, essential amino acids, and has excellent levels of vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and potassium. Among the most important effects of these beneficial nutritional qualities is their ability to inhibit free radicals (a biological component attributed to disease and aging). Polyphenols have been shown to inhibit estrogen synthesis, and pomegranate seed oil has been proven effective against proliferation of breast cancer cells in vitro. Excitingly, the effects of pomegranates antioxidants on other forms of cancer continue to be researched.

Additionally, pomegranate’s effects on cardiovascular health have been widely celebrated. In preliminary laboratory research and human pilot studies, juice of the pomegranate was shown effective in reducing heart disease risk factors: including LDL oxidation, macrophage oxidative status, and foam cell formation -- all of which are steps in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.

Pomegranate juice has also been shown to reduce systolic blood pressure by inhibiting serum angiotensin-converting enzyme, may inhibit viral infections, and may also have antibacterial effects against dental plaque.

With the high levels of ongoing research, pomegranate’s health benefits have only just begun to be explored. Pomegranate serves as a powerful mechanism for disease prevention for any body.

With the high levels of ongoing research, pomegranate’s health benefits have only just begun to be explored. Pomegranate serves as a powerful mechanism for disease prevention for any body.

Pomegranate Potency

Though Navitas Naturals Pomegranate Power is a superfood warrior health-wise, its fruity flavor is much more mild -- making it easy to incorporate into recipes. Just a spoonful or two is a great dietary addition stirred into juice or tea, or blended into a smoothie. Undiluted, Pomegranate Power is also excellent when mixed into desserts - like chocolate pudding or truffles - and serves as a smart superfood addition to homemade energy bars.