The Pomegranate is a fruit often referred to in the Bible (Rimmon in Hebrew). It has many ruby-colored seeds, which are covered with a thin skin and are full of juice. One pomegranate delivers about half of an adult’s daily vitamin C requirement. It is also a rich source of folic acid and of antioxidants.

Antioxidants in Pomegranate may fight hardening of the arteries by reducing blood vessel damage and the antioxidant contained in the fruit may also reverse the progression of hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). Some others points of interest about this fruit is that it helps protect your heart, keeps prostate cancer from returning, lowers bad cholesterol and blood pressure and assist in the fight against breast cancer.

The best way to eat a Pomegranate is to slice off the top, score the rind and break the pieces apart. Then place in a bowl and pry the seeds out. You can eat the seeds immediate, store them in a refrigerator or freeze them. One word of caution, the juice will stain clothes permanently.