pomegranate - A Favourite pain - fighting food

The seeds of this large fruit, which has a hard leather-like skin, contain punicalagin, a compound that decreases inflammation. 

It’s suggested  that pomegranate extract may block production of a cartilage-destroying enzyme.

studies carried 

On mice in 2008, showed clearly that taking pome seeds regularly for just 10 days reduced pain signals by 70 per cent.

On RA patients in 2011study showed that pomegranate extract decreased joint tenderness by 62 percent. Researchers credited the fruit’s antioxidant properties, concluding that pomegranates may help lessen symptoms in people who have RA. pomegranate extract can reduce biomarkers of the condition and oxidative stress. Participants who were given pomegranate extract twice a day experienced significantly less joint tenderness, swelling, and pain intensity than those in the placebo group.

Try It!

When you find ripe pomegranates, enjoy their seeds with Orange 🍊 flavour water. The combination is delicious. 

The rest of the time, drink organic pomegranate juice, or use it in cooking. It's tangy flavour goes well with poultry and other white meat. But do not cook the juice- add it at the end of cooking, allowing just enough to heat it through.

Pomegranates can be consumed in several forms. 

• natural fruit
• juice
• extract
• powder

Drinking 8 ounces of juice daily can be effective to reduce inflammation. You’ll want to look for juice that’s 100 percent pomegranate.

If you have diabetes, you may need to take care to find 100 percent pomegranate juice. Most juices contain high levels of sugar and are without fiber.