The Unique Pomegranate has a Long History!

Punica granatum or as we know it Pomegranate.  Pomegranate gets some early mentions, from some ancient texts, like the Book of Exodus and the Quran.  The Pomegranates indigenous roots are modern day Iran and Iraq.  Contemporary cultivation of the pomegranate is much more wide spread then those times, existing all the way from the Himalayas in Northern India to Latin America and California.

The Caloric Ratio of Pomegranates is 81% Carbohydrates, 12% Fats, and 7% Protein.  They are also a power house of nutrition consisting of Vitamins C, E, B1, B2, B3, B6, and B9, Pantothenic Acid, Choline, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese and Selenium.  Only down side is most of the caloric intake is from sugar.  So moderation is the key.

The Pomegranate has many culinary uses as well as deep roots in Ayurvedic Medicine going back thousands of years.  In the Ayurvedic tradition the juice and seeds of the pomegranate are considered a tonic for the heart and throat, and classified as a bitter-astringent component under the Ayurvedic system, and considered a healthful counter balance to a diet high in sweet and fatty components. It has even been used as a contraceptive as recorded in ancient Indian literature.  Hypertensive patients involved in a limited study drank pomegranate juice for 14 days and showed drops in systolic blood pressure. Pomegranate juice may also inhibit viral infections, extracts have an antibacterial effect against dental plaque.  This unique looking and tasting fruit is sure appease your senses as well as your health!!

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Lemon and Your Health!!

Although the orgin of lemons is a mystery, a study of the lemons genetic origin, once concluded that it was a hybrid between citron and sour orange.  Lemons Binomial name is Citrus x limon.  With early recordings in Europe showing the arrival of Lemons as early as the 1st Century AD they have a ecclectic history.   Now the Lemon is wide spread and sold in one of its many varieties worldwide, with India being the largest producer.

Lemons are very nutrient rich and are made up of 95% Carbohydrates, 0% Fats and 5% Protein.They contain vitamins A, C, E, B1, B3, B6, and B9, Pantothenic Acid, Choline, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese and Selenium.

Known mainly for their culinary uses, Lemons have a list of alternative uses from Ayurvedic medicine to cleaning.  Also known to treat throat infections, indigestion, constipation, dental problems, fever, hair care, skin care, internal bleeding, rheumatism, burns, overweight, respiratory disorders, cholera and high blood pressure.  Add this wonderful fruit to your water daily for some added nutritional benifits and some wonderful color!!

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