A fruit rich in antioxidant polyphenols and low in calories.

Consume fruits rich in antioxidant polyphenols, necessary to combat oxidative stress, protecting our cells from damage. These connections have anti-inflammatory properties which promote cardiovascular health and strengthen the immune system. In addition, polyphenols prevent cell aging, making fruits indispensable allies in a balanced and healthy diet. And in Spain they include many antioxidant fruits in the Mediterranean diet.

And among all the fruits that we can find in Spain, grenade Its consumption may be less due to how labor intensive it is to clean. But the truth is that it is worth including in your diet because it can be added to many recipes to add color and has many benefits. antioxidants, anti-inflammatory

and even helps memory. Not forgetting that its texture is unique, it is unlike other fruits and has a very sweet taste.

Benefits and properties of pomegranate

Pomegranate is a product completely unknown to the consumer, but represents high concentration of polyphenols with proven antioxidant activity and good nutritional characteristics. It is also an attractive fruit due to its low calorie content, as explained in this study carried out by the Cebas-Csic Food Science and Technology Department in Murcia.

Similarly, a garnet consists of water and sugars, while the fat and protein content is lower, which gives it low calorie content (approximately 75 kilocalories per 100 grams). It also contains a small proportion of dietary fiber, found mainly in pine nuts and It is rich in potassium.

On the other hand, pomegranate contains significant amounts of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron, but is low in sodium. It also contains vitamins B, C and niacin.in concentrations similar to other commonly consumed fruits such as plums or apples.

Bibliographical sources

– Garcia-Viguera, C., & Perez-Vicente, A. (2004). Grenade. Foods rich in antioxidant polyphenols and low in calories.

– Hernandez-Martinez, V.C., Rodríguez-Ortega, A., Hernández-Guzmán, F.J., Zúñiga-Estrada, E.A., Rodríguez-Ortega, LT, Ortiz-León, N., and Vizsué -Garcia, E.A. (2024). Benefits of pomegranate fruit (Punica granatum) for human health. KHAKHNI Scientific Bulletin of Preparatory School No. 6, 1(2), 11-14.