Since February is all about love and red, the pomegranate appears to be the perfect selection for the month’s fruit.
The pomegranate season in this region begins in September and runs until February. In the U.S., pomegranates tend to flourish best within California. If you’ve enjoyed one of these beautiful fruits in Utah, the chances are that they came from California. Pomegranates thrive in dry, warm climates that have cooler winters, like those found in California. The Middle East, which is where this fruit originates from the ear, ned the name “fruit of the desert.”
Appearance
The flesh of the fruit is soft with a pinkish hue and stuffed with a juicy, crunchy seed often referred to as arils, which contain a delightful, mildly tart taste. The membranes and skins of the pomegranate may be bitter. The most effective method to cut one is to cut off the top of the blossom at its end and then divide the fruit based on its ridges. A fantastic visual tutorial is available on this page. The pomegranates are delicious with a red-colored juice that can stain, so make sure you wear an apron or an old piece of clothing and an aluminum cutting board (it stains wood).
Health benefits
So, who is interested in the pomegranates, anyway? I do!!
Holy cow, these foods are loaded with antioxidants! The measure of food’s antioxidants is known as”the ORAC or oxygen radical absorbency capacity ( ORAC) score, and the fruit pomegranate is a fruit that has one of the highest scores.
Antioxidants neutralize harmful free radicals that are present in our bodies and can trigger all kinds of illnesses, including cancer. The research suggests that pomegranate fruit extracts can reduce the growth of colon, prostate, lung, breast cancer, and prostate.
Pomegranates could also help reduce signs of depression and can help to prevent cardiovascular disease. It can also aid in reducing heat flashes for women who are menopausal and may also be a good option to prevent Alzheimer’s.
Did you even know?
Utah has its kind of pomegranate known as”the Utah Sweet! Also known as the Dixie pomegranate. This variety is characterized by gold-colored skin as well as pink. Have you ever encountered this kind of pomegranate in the area? I’d like to hear from you about your experience.
It is always best to consume the fruit or vegetable in its entirety or in a smoothie rather than juiced. So, take a pomegranate that tastes delicious and add seeds to your yogurt co, cottage cheese, or even salad. This is an excellent and simple recipe to incorporate the seeds of pomegranate with fennel in the winter salad.
Please stop by and talk to me personally on the floor of Total Health and Fitness for ways to incorporate these, as well as other healthy, seasonal foods, into your daily diet!
