Pomegranate Flavonoids
Published December 30th, 2006
Pomegranates have been part of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines for centuries and now they’re everywhere: in juice, cocktails and chewing gum as well as in prepared dishes.
Pomegranates are being touted for their abundance of vitamin C, heart-healthy polyphenols and high levels of flavonoids, antioxidants that also seem to protect against heart disease and cancer.
According to some studies, drinking pomegranate juice can be better for you than red wine, green tea, or cranberry and orange juice. There is also a rich pomegranate concentrate that can be mixed with sparkling water or club soda. A brilliant ruby red, this drink, with a surprisingly sophisticated semi-sweet/tangy taste, is perfect for holiday entertaining of guests who want to avoid or limit alcohol intake, or trim calories.
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