Fruit
Pomegranate
A jewel-seeded fruit rich in antioxidants, eaten or juiced to support the heart and healthy blood pressure.
⤢📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 83/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Pomegranate is a round fruit filled with hundreds of small, ruby-red seeds called arils, eaten fresh by the handful or pressed into juice.
📜 Where it comes from
Pomegranate has been prized since ancient times across the Middle East, Persia, and the Mediterranean, appearing in Greco-Roman writings and biblical texts as a symbol of abundance and health. Traditional Middle Eastern and Ayurvedic medicine used the fruit and its juice as a tonic for the heart and blood, a reputation that continues in modern nutrition interest.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May help support a healthy heart
- May help support already-normal blood pressure
- May help support the body's antioxidant defenses
- May help support healthy circulation
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1/2 cup arils (87 g) · about 72 calories
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Folate
- Potassium
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Eat the fresh seeds (arils) as a food, or drink a small glass of pomegranate juice; it's tart, antioxidantA helpful substance in colorful fruits and vegetables that protects your cells from everyday wear and tear. More →-rich, and heart-friendly.
How much: A serving of fresh seeds, or a small glass of 100% juice.
Why it works: Researchers point to pomegranate's rich antioxidantA helpful substance in colorful fruits and vegetables that protects your cells from everyday wear and tear. More → content, including punicalagins, as supporting healthy blood vessels and calming inflammationThe body's natural response to injury — like redness, swelling, or heat around a sore spot. More → associated with heart disease.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Pomegranate is the ruby-seeded fruit whose deep color signals its rich antioxidants, studied for supporting the heart, healthy blood pressure, and flexible arteries. The fresh seeds are a delightful food, and a small glass of pure juice is the concentrated way to enjoy its benefits.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- A whole food and very safe; the juice is sugary, so keep portions modest.
- Pomegranate may interact with some medicines (including certain blood-pressure and blood-thinning drugs) — check if you take these.
- Choose 100% juice without added sugar.
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