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Pomegranate Powder - Freeze
Dried
Pomegranate is mostly known for its rich
content of antioxidants such as soluble polyphenols,
tannins, and anthocyanins, which scavenge free radicals.
Antioxidants are now considered essential for good health
as they protect the body from molecules which cause
premature aging and help prevent DNA damage that can lead
to a number of serious health conditions. Pomegranate also
contains a significant amount of good sodium, calcium,
vitamin C, niacin, thiamin and riboflavin. Preliminary
evidence suggests that pomegranate is very heart healthy
and may reduce cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, slow
down LDL cholesterol oxidation and increase blood flow to
the heart.
Recent scientific research is demonstrating that pomegranate
may be helpful in the prevention and treatment of various types
of cancer such as breast cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer
and lung cancer. According to master herbalist and certified
nutritionist Donald Yance in his book Herbal Medicine, Healing
& Cancer, ellagic acid "inhibits cancer formation and is
believed to inhibit cancer mutation by latching onto
DNA-masking sensitive sites on the genetic material that might
otherwise be occupied by harmful chemicals. Ellagic acid is
particularly effective in the inhibition of lung cancer caused
by tobacco."
This powder most closely tastes like a fresh pomegranate
aril.
Suggested Use: Mix 1 tablespoon with recipes, juice, yogurt or
chocolate.
Origin: USA
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