Don't throw away the pomegranate, not only to protect blood vessels against aging, but also to prevent stroke.

When the pomegranate is about to go on sale, in China, the pomegranate has always been regarded as the mascot and the symbol of having many children. But in fact, pomegranate itself is rich in nutrients, including vitamin C, organic acid, folic acid and so on, which have very good health effects on the human body. In addition, rich minerals, anthocyanins, red pomegranate polyphenols can play a role in hydrating and anti-aging of the skin, which is the most suitable for women who want beauty. In addition to pomegranate pulp, in fact, pomegranate leaves, pomegranate flowers, pomegranate peel have medicinal effects, it can be said that the whole body is full of treasures, a real healthy mascot.

I believe that many people like to spit out the pomegranate seeds when eating pomegranates, because the pomegranate seeds are hard and the taste is not good. People with bad intestines and stomach are afraid of diarrhea. Over time, pomegranate seeds are used to being thrown away.

In fact, pomegranate seeds are very nutritious, and many nutrition experts advise people to chew up the seeds and swallow them together with the flesh when eating pomegranates. Some Chinese medicine dietotherapy prescriptions also point out that eating pomegranates with seeds can treat sores in the mouth and tongue and oral ulcers. Pomegranate seed polyphenols contained in pomegranate seeds have the following effects on human health:

1. Enhance the vitality of the capillary and strengthen the capillary wall: stroke, diabetes, arthritis, edema patients and regular smokers should eat more pomegranate seeds, because pomegranate seed polyphenols can enhance the thickness of blood vessel walls and improve blood circulation. can protect blood vessels. In addition, because the arteries are hammered down, reducing the arteries may help prevent bruising and reduce the formation of varicose veins.

2. Improve skin smoothness and elasticity: now many skin care products and women's anti-aging care products are promoted to have red pomegranate seed essence; in fact, pomegranate seed polyphenols can really help the skin resist the damage of free radicals and collagen-lowering enzymes, so as to prevent the formation of wrinkles and make the skin white and tender.

3. Improve brain function and prevent stroke: pomegranate seed is a good dietary antioxidant that directly protects brain cells through the blood-brain barrier and helps prevent stroke.

What if the pomegranate seeds are too hard to eat?

Although pomegranate seeds are good, there is still a difficulty when eating is that they are too hard. Indeed, people with poor gastrointestinal function may also increase the burden on their intestines and stomach. So people who don't want to let go of pomegranate seed polyphenols can squeeze juice with meat and seeds or choose soft-seeded pomegranates.

In addition, the editor would like to remind you that there are a few points to pay attention to when eating pomegranates, but don't forget:

1. Pomegranate should not be eaten with tomatoes, crabs, watermelons, potatoes, sea cucumbers and other food, otherwise it may cause discomfort.

2. Pomegranate is difficult to digest. People with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold and poor digestive function should eat less.

3. The organic salt content in pomegranate is relatively high. Clean the teeth in time after eating, so as not to corrode the enamel in the teeth.