Categorized as a berry, the pomegranate fruit is about 5–12 cm (2–5 inches) in diameter. It is red, round and looks kind of like a red apple with a flower-shaped stem. The skin of the pomegranate is thick and inedible, but there are hundreds of edible seeds within. Each seed is surrounded by a red, juicy and sweet seed covering known as an aril. The seeds and arils are the edible parts of the fruit — eaten either raw or processed into pomegranate juice — but the peel is discarded. 1. Pomegranates Are Loaded With Important Nutrients Pomegranates have an impressive nutrient profile — one cup of arils (174 grams) contains (2): Fiber: 7 grams Protein: 3 grams Vitamin C: 30% of the RDI Vitamin K: 36% of the RDI Folate: 16% of the RDI Potassium: 12% of the RDI The pomegranate arils are also very sweet, with one cup containing 24 grams of sugar and 144 calories. 2. Pomegranates Contain Two Plant Compounds With Powerful Medicinal Properties Punicalagins Punicalagins are extremely potent antio...
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