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The Wonderful variety of pomegranate, known for its sweet taste and plentiful juice, is also loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, potassium, folic acid and iron. Unlike those of other pomegranate varieties, the arils of the Wonderful variety are a beautiful ruby red, indicating the healthy, sweet-tart juice contained within. More than a decade of scientific research has revealed that the Wonderful variety’s potent combination of antioxidants, called polyphenols, help promote human health.
Available from October through January, the Wonderful variety of pomegranate is the most popular variety in the United States and is the only variety grown by POM Wonderful, the country’s largest grower and processor of pomegranates and makers of 100% pomegranate juice.
So, when late fall arrives and other fresh fruits begin to disappear, welcome a bowl filled with glorious red pomegranate. Its wonderful shape and vibrant color make the pomegranate perfect for holiday festivities, both visual and culinary.
Wonderful Benefits
For centuries, the pomegranate has been associated with good health and preparations using parts of the pomegranate have been used to treat a variety of conditions. Hippocrates prescribed pomegranates to treat eye infections and to aid digestion; Roman author and scientist Pliny the Elder prescribed pomegranate juice for 26 ailments including morning sickness; and in the 12th century, Dioscorides cited pomegranates as a treatment for ulcers and other maladies.
Today, scientists continue researching the powerful health benefits of the Wonderful pomegranate.
Wonderful pomegranates contain:
- Polyphenol Antioxidants – help protect the body against “free radicals” – molecules that cause damage to our bodies over time. Free-radical damage is a major factor in aging and chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Learn more about polyphenol antioxidants.
- Vitamin C – helps maintain muscles and blood vessels, assists in the formation of collagen and helps the body absorb iron. Vitamin C may also reduce the length and severity of colds.
- Vitamin K – plays a key role in blood coagulation.
- Potassium – helps regulate blood pressure and maintain strong bones.
- Iron – needed by the human body for the production of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying part of blood.
- Fiber – helps maintain digestive regularity and may reduce LDL cholesterol, which may help lower the risk of heart disease.
