Calorie and pomegranate composition

Pomegranate - a favorite of many fruits, which has a lot of useful properties. It is eaten independently or included in the composition of various dishes.But, despite the frequent use of the fetus, not everyone knows about the components that it contains, and its calorie content. Nutritionists recommend studying these characteristics so that the fruit brings maximum benefit and does not have unnecessary effects on the body. All the necessary information about calories and other elements in the composition of the product will be discussed in detail in this article.

Pomegranate is a fruit whose homeland is Asia, but it came to Europe mainly through modern Tunisia. The fruits of pomegranate over time have gained immense popularity and spread throughout the world. They have a bright red, burgundy or brown color, depending on the characteristics of the variety and the degree of ripeness of the fruit.

Under the skin of each pomegranate there are a lot of bright red grains of small size, they have juicy sweet-sour pulp with a characteristic flavor and a bone inside. These small grains are located inside the fruit in small groups, separated from each other by white film. In total, the number of grains is approximately 1000 pieces. It is this part of the pomegranate that is eaten.

The fruit itself has a symbolic meaning in the culture of some countries. It is considered a symbol of fertility. Also, grenades are often associated even with biblical scenes.

Granular fruit includes a fairly large supply of nutrients that can benefit the body. Among the main components are the following:

• B vitamins (B9, B5, B6, B2);
• vitamin C;
• magnesium;
• iodine;
• calcium;
• potassium;
• iron;
• phosphorus;
• tannin;
• vitamin PP;
• tannins;
• glucose;
• manganese;
• vitamin H;
• fructose;
• sodium.

The components that make up the grenade have the following beneficial effects.

• Due to its high vitamin C content, the fruit provides tremendous benefits for immunity. It is especially recommended to use it during the flu season and colds.
• To get rid of anxiety and stress will be part of the fruit vitamin B6.
• Thanks to tannin, you can cure such an unpleasant ailment as diarrhea. For this purpose, use a decoction made from the peel of the fruit.
• Fruit helps cleanse the body of various toxins. Such an effect is especially effective if you eat fresh fruit or drink pomegranate juice.
• With a beneficial effect on the digestive system, fruit helps to improve appetite.
• Pomegranate improves blood circulation and thereby prevents the development of certain diseases, such as erectile dysfunction in men.
• For diseases such as atherosclerosis, or in the postoperative period, when the body needs to restore and replenish the supply of missing nutrients, pomegranate must be entered into the diet. It helps to increase the tone and improve overall condition.

• Vitamin PP is necessary for the normalization of the vessels. People suffering from hypertension, it will be very useful to use pomegranate fruit, because they reduce the pressure.
• Due to tannins, pomegranate is effective for disinfecting the body. It neutralizes intestinal, tuberculosis and dysenteric bacilli.
• Also, the fruit is useful for people with low hemoglobin levels. Thanks to the gland in the composition of the product, it is able to increase the amount of hemoglobin in the body.
• Pomegranate fruit can help in the treatment of cough. It has a beneficial effect, diluting the sputum and promoting its removal from the bronchi.
• Ellathoganine, which is part of the pomegranate, is able to protect the body from the occurrence of cancer.
• Fruit has a positive effect on brain activity. This is especially bright in children.
• Natural fruit juice helps the female body to successfully overcome the difficult stages of the menstrual cycle, and also normalizes the production of hormones by the ovaries.

But, including in your diet pomegranates, you should remember that, in addition to benefits, it can cause harm to the body.

• Since concentrated acids are present in the fruit, frequent use of juice can adversely affect tooth enamel. To prevent this effect, rinse your mouth or brush your teeth after taking a pomegranate.
• If you have an increased acidity of the stomach, as well as problems such as gastritis or pancreatitis, then you should not eat large amounts of pomegranate fruit. Exposure to citric acid may aggravate existing problems with the digestive organs.
• It is not recommended to eat the bones and the peel, as the bones are able to worsen the condition of the body during an ulcer and gastritis, and the peel contains a number of harmful elements, such as isopelletierin.
• If you are allergic, eat pomegranate with caution, as this fruit can cause allergic reactions.
• If you suffer from hemorrhoids or chronic constipation, it is better to exclude pomegranate from the diet, since it can aggravate such diseases or cause discomfort.

In order to avoid harming the organism to the maximum, it is recommended to know all about the state of your body and determine the degree of individual tolerance of the fruit before introducing pomegranate into the diet. Even if you do not have any contraindications to its use, still remember that any product should be eaten in moderation.

The amount of calories in a pomegranate largely depends on the type of fruit used. The most common type is fresh pomegranate. A hundred grams of peeled fruit can contain about 52 kcal. If you count the caloric content of one whole fruit, the mass of which will be in the range from 250 to 500 grams, the number of calories will vary from 130 to 260 kilocalories. Also keep in mind that 100 grams of fresh peeled pomegranate contains 0.9 g of proteins, 0 g of fats and 13.9 g of carbohydrates.

If you prefer to use pomegranate in the form of fresh juice, then its energy value will be 64 kcal per 100 ml. The juice contains proteins, fats and carbohydrates in the amount of 0.3 g, 0 g and 14.5 g, respectively.

Some like to cook such a dish as pomegranate sauce. It is created by cooking pomegranate juice to a more dense state and adding to it a certain ratio of herbs and spices. 100 grams of this product contains 270 kcal.

Pomegranate fruit is quite acceptable to include in the diet of people on a diet. Fruit will not contribute to weight gain, but rather the opposite - it will replenish the supply of elements and iron lacking in the body in the process of losing weight. The fruit is even able to prevent the development of anemia. There is a fruit can be, adding it to the salad. It also goes well with some meat dishes, helping to prevent stomach heaviness after eating meat products.

There is a special pomegranate diet, during which you should eat such a fruit on a special schedule. A sample menu looks like this:

• in the morning you need to eat 150 mg of boiled buckwheat without salt and drink a glass of pomegranate juice;
• as a snack for lunch, you can eat an apple or a pear, depending on personal preferences;
• at lunch 100 grams of buckwheat combined with lean meat or fish, steamed, also a glass of pomegranate juice is drunk;
• it is permissible to eat a banana for lunch;
• in the evening, 150 grams of buckwheat can be eaten with celery or other herbs.

Another way to lose weight with a pomegranate is blitz, allowing you to lose up to 4 kilograms during the week. It represents the following diet:

• one glass of juice is drunk in the morning; as an alternative, you can eat one medium-sized whole fruit;
• for lunch, eat 0.2 kg of boiled chicken, drink a glass of pomegranate juice;
• as a last meal, 100 grams of low-fat cottage cheese, as well as large pomegranate, are eaten.

To make such a diet truly effective, you must have a healthy body before it starts. Also, with such a strict diet, it is recommended to drink more water throughout the day.

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