Pomegranates may look a bit scary, but don't be intimidated as they are among the healthiest fruits on the planet. The pomegranate was noted by the Egyptians thousands of years ago in mythology and art and was thought to be a royal fruit.
This royal superfruit grows on shrubby trees that can grow to 26 feet high and live more than 200 years. Pomegranates come in different shades of red and are about the size of an apple. The skin of the pomegranate is thick and surrounds the edible part of the fruit on the inside. Split one open and you will find little ruby red bursts of deliciousness that have a mighty amount of benefits.
According to health experts, Pomegranates are full of antioxidants and have been shown to reduce inflammation. They have been rumored to help prevent or treat various disease risk factors including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and digestion.
Here are five things we bet you didn't know about the pomegranate:
- The French word for pomegranate is grenade.
- The arils (ruby red flesh around the seed) and crunchy white seeds are the only edible portions of the pomegranate.
- The pomegranate belongs to the berry family.
- Harvesters know just when to pick pomegranates. They develop a distinctive color and make a metallic sound when tapped.
- Pomegranates do not continue to ripen after they have been picked, which is why they can last for up to two months in the refrigerator.
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