Pomegranate seeds get their vibrant red hue from polyphenols. These chemicals are powerful antioxidants. Pomegranate juice contains higher levels of antioxidants than most other fruit juices. The antioxidants in pomegranate juice can help remove free radicals, protect cells from damage, and reduce inflammation. Pomegranate seeds are also full of vitamin C and vitamin K.
The skin of the pomegranate is thick and inedible, but there are hundreds of edible seeds called arils within. The arils are what people eat — either raw or processed into pomegranate juice.
Here are step-by-step photo instructions to deseed a pomegranate.
Wear an apron! Pomegranate drops get everywhere so be aware of that. Discard all the white pith. Eat the arils as is, mixed in oatmeal, yogurt, granola or salads or juice it. They keep covered in fridge for 5-6 days.
snack for 1 mix in a bowl
- 125 g plain Greek yogurt
- 30 g granola or muesli
- 1/2 banana sliced
- 5-6 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
- 2-3 tablespoons mixed nuts and seeds
BUON APPETITO!