Tag: Pomegranate

Studies found that pomegranate juice and pomegranate extract is helpful in preventing arterial blockage, lowering blood pressure, and reversing the narrowing of arteries. Researchers are of the opinion that the high levels of antioxidants, polyphenols, and tannins in pomegranate are responsible for bringing down inflammation, preventing oxidative stress, and lowering "bad" cholesterol levels – three main factors that contribute to arterial blockage and poor heart health.

Healthy skin is a reflection of a healthy lifestyle. If we eat the right food, sleep well, and lead a healthy life, our skin...

Opening up your medicine cabinet every time you fall sick might help you recover faster, but can also leave you with several side effects....

The next time you throw the banana peel or trash the watermelon rinds, give a second thought. Some of the vegetable peels, stem and leaves are more nutritious than their fleshy counterparts. The green leaves of the root vegetables like carrots, radishes, beets and the stalks of cruciferous veggies like broccoli have incredible benefits. Lemon pith is exceptionally high in vitamin C, contains vitamin B6, and fiber. And an apple’s skin contains anti-cancer properties like polyphenols as well as pectin, which is known for its ability to lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Banana skin contains high amounts of vitamin B6 and B12, as well as fiber and protein and magnesium and potassium.

Erectile dysfunction is a problem that affects millions of people worldwide. The inability to achieve a strong erection can adversely affect your sex life and your relationship with your partner. Some diseases like diabetes can lead to erectile dysfunction. Mostly, erectile dysfunction begins to appear as men grow older. Certain foods contain many beneficial nutrients that can help prevent erectile dysfunction.

Breast cancer can occur for any women and of any age. Although there are a lot of medical treatments for this problem. It can be controlled if the proper foods are consumed. These foods can limit the growth of the cancer cells and also control them. These foods include, leafy vegetables, flax seeds, garlic, salmon, berries, Brazil nuts, pomegranate, broccoli, green tea and peppers.

Pomegranates are rich in iron and help in increasing hemoglobin levels. So most doctors advice or give a green signal when pregnant women ask...

Beverages and foods that contain everything you need for your optimal health are truly a blessing. Green tea and pomegranate make into that list...

According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for people of most ethnicities in the United States, including African-Americans, Hispanics,...

Summers are when you spend a lot of time outdoors, but being outdoors leaves your skin vulnerable to sunburns, inflammations, and in the long run, skin aging. Apart from using a sunscreen that offers UV protection, you can also boost your skin's natural defense against the sun by including certain foods that are high in antioxidants in your diet.

Low sperm count affects more men today than ever before. Our lifestyle and dietary habits have a huge impact on the reproductive system and...

Drinking 10 to 12 cups of fluids each day increases urination and flushes out kidney stones. You can also add ½ cup lemon to 8 cups water for citrates, which stop stone formation. Eating less salt helps kidneys excrete less calcium into the urine. For antioxidants that prevent stone growth, drink green tea. Dandelion leaves and goldenrod increase urination, while the citrates in lemons and oranges stop the stones from clumping together.

Healthy snacks can serve the dual purpose of keeping you going between meals and giving you the feeling you’ve indulged a little without ruining your diet plan. Whether it is a protein-rich split-pea spread on whole grain toast, a tangy soup, a fiber-rich homemade trail mix, a nutrient and antioxidant packed sweet treat of grilled fruit with cinnamon, or a hearty faux Thai noodle salad made from zucchini - snacking on a weight loss plan doesn’t have to be boring!

Much research has shown that just a daily half-glass (8-12 oz) of pomegranate juice could help boost your heart health. The fruit has potent antioxidants that can slow down the rate of atherosclerosis (build-up of fatty substances in the arteries), and lower blood pressure, cholesterol, thus significantly reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke.

Pomegranates pack a punch into their refreshing seeds, juice, and peel. Pomegranates reduce blood pressure, prevent inflammation whether inside arteries or in arthritic joints, ai in digestion, detoxify the liver, prevent memory loss and Alzheimer's, and can even help with erectile dysfunction. And though a sweet fruit, it has benefits for diabetics too. It has also shown promise in prostate and colon cancer.