Tasty Tuesday: Super Fruit Pomegranate

Pomegranate fruit is one of the most popular, nutritionally rich fruit with unique flavor, taste, and heath promoting characteristics, often called as “super fruits.” The fruit is moderate in calories; 100 g provides 83 calories, slightly more than that in the apples. It contains no cholesterol or saturated fats and is a good source of soluble and insoluble dietary fibers, providing about 4 g per 100 g (about 12% of RDA), which aid in smooth digestion and bowel movements.

Health benefits:

The fruit is suggested by nutritionists in the diet for weight reduction and cholesterol controlling programs. Regular inclusion of fruits in the diets boosts immunity, improves circulation, and offers protection from cancers.
The fruit is an also good source of antioxidant vitamin-C, Consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents by boosting immunity.
Pomegranate is a good source of many vital B-complex groups of vitamins such as pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5), folates, pyridoxine and vitamin K, and minerals like calcium, copper, potassium, and manganese.
So like earlier I suggest making a quick and easy recipe which is based out of pomegranate for a tasty Tuesday snack.

Pomegranate Float

Cooking Time: 5 minutes


Calories: 210 calories and Calcium (24% daily value)




Ingredients


1/3 cup pomegranate-flavored or plain seltzer


1/3 cup pomegranate juice


3/4 cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt



2 tablespoons fresh blueberries

Preparation

Combine seltzer and juice in a glass. Add frozen yogurt and top with blueberries. Serve with a spoon.Recipe courtesy- http://www.eatingwell.com/.


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