If you want to pay attention to the body in your daily diet to provide as many nutrients as possible, compose salads thoughtfully – adding to them ingredients that support your health in many ways. This time we want to say a little more about the health properties of pomegranate seeds.
Many people do not know what properties pomegranate stones have. Meanwhile, it is a real treasury of health and it is worth eating them as often as possible.
They are rich in unsaturated omega-6 fatty acids, dietary fiber, vitamins (including C, beta-carotene, B vitamins) and minerals such as zinc, potassium, copper, selenium and citric acid. One of their most valuable properties is the high content of polyphenols – natural antioxidants that support the body in the fight against free radicals, delay the aging process and reduce the risk of developing civilization diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis and diabetes.
Thanks to the presence of fiber, grenade seeds support digestive processes, improve intestinal peristalsis and facilitate defecation, which makes them an ideal addition to people struggling with constipation or on a slimming diet. What’s more, the phytoestrogens they contain have soothing symptoms of premenstrual and menopause, which is why they are particularly recommended for women of all ages. It is also worth mentioning pomegranate seed oil, which – obtained by cold pressing method – is used both internally and externally, improving the condition of the skin, hair and nails.
Eating pomegranate seeds – both fresh and dried – is a natural way to strengthen immunity, improve heart and circulatory system, as well as support concentration and cognitive functions.
You are wondering What to combine pomegranate seeds with? First of all, they work perfectly even as an independent, healthy snack. However, there are many more options.
Their interesting, sweet and curly taste makes them an ideal addition primarily to various types of salads, but not only. You can go ahead and add a handful of porridge seeds or sprinkle them with a cheese or meat sandwich – certainly such an addition will make it taste delicious.
Our idea to use this healthy ingredient in the kitchen is simple – here Salad with grenade seeds. Check this recipe.
List of ingredients:
- chicken fillet,
- a teaspoon of Gyros spices,
- sun,
- pepper,
- 2 tablespoons of oil,
- Mix salad,
- red onion,
- grenade,
- A teaspoon of sesame seeds.
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil,
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice,
- a tablespoon of honey,
- sun,
- pepper.
Cut the chicken into pieces, sprinkle with your favorite spices. Fry in a pan.
Prepare dressing at this point.
Transfer a mix of lettuce into a larger bowl, cut the fruit of the pomegranate into quarters, remove the stones and pour them into a bowl. Cut the onion into feathers, add the rest of the ingredients.
Finally, add chicken and pour the whole dressing. Mix
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