POMEGRANATES ARE IN SEASON !

Pomegranate & Apple 

Fruit is truly magical , not only does it have vitamins, minerals and sustancial nutrients but they are colorful and vibrant. Mother earth doesn't make mistakes this red orange its in season for a reason ( haha ) the color of fruits has a lot to do with our health.  ( keep reading I'll promise I'll tell you why) 

Pomegranates benefits : high in antioxidants which helps free radicals from our bodies, studies have shown in various participants how it lowers blood pressure , so if you have anyone in your family with hypertension suggest them to drink this juice home made not purchased ( as they all contain artificial ingredients ), wards off the flu ( perfect for this winter ), stimulates the immune system, helps with hemorrhoids, osteoarthritis, menopausal hot flashes ,upset stomach, the list is big haha & last But not least it is said that it can keep you YOUNG [ as stated in the chiniese herbology ] :) REMEMBER FOOD IS MEDICINE - 

Studies has also shown to " inhibit Breast cancer, prostate cancer , colon cancer , leukemia". Each food is made for a health benefit, either to help us see better, skin problems, depression , illnesses & even cancers. When you give your body the right amount and the proper foods it can work miracles. 

    * source - Dr.fuhrman 

 

The color Red in fruits , why ? How does it help us ? 

Red fruits are loaded with antioxidants [ like I said before this substance help us preventing oxidation in our bodies ] red fruits also have phytochemicals like lycopene and anthocyanins which helps fight heart disease ,prostate cancer and much more  source - webmd .* 

Best sources of lycopene( the bright red pigment & antioxidant ) 

--> Tomato , watermelon , guava , pink grapefruit 

Best red sources of Anthocyanins ( what makes the fruit or veggies appear red,purple or blue ): 

--> red raspberries , strawberries , cranberries , red cabbage , kidney beans, red onions , red apples etc .

So all this colorful fruits are not only here to be different or look pretty. They all have a reason to look and be its own unique way, I suggest you that since they are in season now to go buy some make some juice for you and your family or even sprinkle them in your salads besides looking pretty it will work wonders in your body so let's get POMEGRANATE READY !! :D 

Recipe : 

I used the seed of 

-3 pomegranate 

- 4 tiny apples ( or 1 big apple ) 

- 1 cup of filter water 

- Blend & then strain 

* when blending It , it will turn to this beautiful pink color because of the apples :) 

SO LETS GET JUICY !!  

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