1. Is it harmful to eat pomegranate without spitting seeds?
Pomegranate seeds also contain certain nutrients. Generally speaking, eating pomegranate seeds without spitting is harmless, but for children and the elderly, eating pomegranate seeds without spitting may get stuck in the throat, causing throat discomfort and affecting the intake of other foods. At this time, it is necessary to drink plenty of water to moisten your throat, so as not to cause tracheal blockage.
2. What are the benefits of eating pomegranate seeds?
(1) Improve circulation
Polyphenols contained in pomegranate seeds help to increase the strength of blood vessel wall and improve circulation, which is suitable for people with stroke, arthritis, leg swelling and edema.
(2) improve the skin
Pomegranate seed polyphenols can help skin resist the damage of free radicals and collagen degrading enzymes, thus effectively preventing premature appearance of skin wrinkles caused by loss of skin elasticity, and is suitable for people with poor skin conditions.
(3) Improve eyesight
Polyphenols in pomegranate seeds can improve diabetic retinopathy and vision, and are suitable for diabetic patients.
(4) improve joint flexibility
Pomegranate seed polyphenols can improve joint flexibility and repair collagen in connective tissue, which is suitable for people who exercise regularly.
(5) improve brain function
Polyphenols in pomegranate seeds can not only protect blood vessels, but also count antioxidants that can directly protect brain cells through the blood-brain barrier, which can enhance memory and improve brain function.
(6) Enhance immunity
Pomegranate seed contains a lot of polyphenols and amino acids with strong antioxidant capacity, which can improve the immunity of the body to a certain extent and is suitable for people with poor health.
3. How to eat pomegranate seeds?
Pomegranate seeds are hard, and eating them directly may be bad for teeth, and it is difficult to separate pomegranate seeds from pulp by hand, so the best way is to juice pomegranate, which can not only improve the taste of pomegranate, but also increase its nutritional value.
4. Precautions for eating pomegranate seeds
1. People with weak stomach and intestines are not suitable for eating pomegranate seeds. Pomegranate seeds contain a certain amount of lignin. For people with bad stomach, eating too much may lead to indigestion and increase the burden on the stomach.
2. It is best to rinse your mouth with light salt water in time after eating pomegranate seeds, otherwise it may lead to blackening of teeth and tongue and affect oral health.
3. Don't eat too much pomegranate seeds at a time. Eating too much may lead to body fire or oral ulcers.
5. Nutritional value of pomegranate
Pomegranate contains vitamin C and B vitamins, organic acids, sugar, protein, fat and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and potassium. The content of vitamin C is 1 ~ 2 times higher than that of apple, and phytochemicals are about 5 times higher.
Pomegranate juice: Pomegranate juice contains a variety of amino acids and trace elements, which has the functions of helping digestion, resisting gastric ulcer, softening blood vessels, lowering blood lipid, blood sugar and cholesterol.
Pomegranate seeds: The dried and mature seeds of pomegranate have high nutritional value and pharmacological effects such as antibacterial, antioxidant and antidiarrheal. The main chemical components in pomegranate seeds are steroids, phospholipids and glycerides.
Pomegranate skin: Pomegranate skin contains malic acid, tannins, alkaloids and other ingredients, which can effectively treat diseases such as diarrhea and dysentery. In addition, the alkaline substances contained in pomegranate peel have insect repellent effect.
Pomegranate flower: Pomegranate flower has the function of stopping nasal congestion, vomiting blood and traumatic bleeding. Pomegranate flowers are washed with water to improve eyesight.
Pomegranate leaves: The tender leaves of pomegranate have the functions of invigorating stomach, regulating intestines, promoting digestion and helping digestion, and can be used externally to treat eye diseases and skin diseases.