Definition
Pomegranate Juice is often touted as the healthiest juice on the planet. It’s chock-full of antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K. It is anti-inflammatory, may prevents heart disease and cancer, and it reduces oxidative stress.
How to Do It
Pomegranate juice can be purchased or made by yourself.
If you are purchasing juice make sure that it is organic, with no preservatives and has no added sugar.
To make pomegranate juice, you need a blender, 1-2 pomegranates, a strainer, and a glass. Open the pomegranate and place the seeds in the blender. Pulse gently until the seeds have been opened. Strain the resulting liquid into your glass. You can either drink it or cool it down with ice cubes.
Benefits
Some benefits of drinking pomegranate juice may include:
Why it works
Suggested Frequency
Daily
Supporting Studies and Articles
Side Effects
Side effects include allergic reactions, rash, hives, itching, wheezing or difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, or throat, and difficulty swallowing.
Required Equipment
Blender
Strainer
Pomegranates
Drinking glass
Gurus/Celebrities/Doing it
Jennifer Lopez
Lindsay Lohan
Will Smith
Eva Longoria
Notes
- Pomegranate is a symbol of immortality and fertility in Chinese Mythology
- You can dilute the pure pomegranate juice with a bit of water, to taste
- Do not consume pomegranate juice if you are allergic to pomegranate
