Pomegranate is a kind of nutritious berry, and its vitamin C is 1~2 times higher than that of apple and pear. Originated in western China, it was introduced into the Central Plains in Han Dynasty. When pomegranate is ripe, it can be used all over the body, the peel can be used as medicine, and the fruit can be eaten or squeezed. It has high nutritional value for the health of the elderly, so the elderly should often eat pomegranate. Pomegranate is a rare berry with high nutritional value.
Pomegranate is found to contain a lot of organic acids, sugar, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pomegranate has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, calming the liver and replenishing blood, promoting blood circulation and stopping diarrhea, and is suitable for patients with jaundice hepatitis, asthma and chronic diarrhea and women with long menstrual period.
Pomegranate nutrition
Pomegranate fruit is like a red gem, sweet and sour, juicy, with high nutritional value, rich in fructose, high-quality protein and easy to absorb fat. It can not only supplement human energy and heat, but also not increase the burden on the body. Fruit contains vitamin C and B vitamins, organic acids, sugar, protein, fat and minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus and potassium.
It can supplement trace elements and nutrients that the human body lacks. It is also rich in a variety of acids, including organic acids and folic acid, which have a health care effect on the human body. Pomegranate is not only nutritious, but also valuable in leaves and stones.
Pomegranate contains a variety of nutrients: carbohydrate 17%, water 79%, sugar 13%- 17%, among which the content of vitamin C is twice as high as that of apple 1-2, while the content of fat and protein is less, and the fruit is mainly fresh.
Above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Pomegranate