Pomegranate juice and its benefit in weight loss
Nutrition experts confirm that pomegranate juice is now included in the diet of those who are on a weight loss diet, as pomegranate is one of the fruits rich in many health benefits. They stress that eating pomegranate and drinking its juice regularly from time to time can stop the growth and development of some diseases, including prostate cancer.
Experts believe that drinking a cup of pomegranate juice daily protects against hardening of the arteries and veins that feed the heart, which reduces heart and strokes, in addition to its role in reducing systolic blood pressure.
Due to its many benefits, it is now recommended to drink pomegranate juice for people who want to lose weight, as it reduces fat around the stomach and also reduces the amount of fatty acid in the blood, the excess of which is believed to lead to the formation of fat around the abdomen and may lead to heart disease and diabetes.
Pomegranate is one of the fruits that purifies the blood, cleanses the respiratory tract, and cures indigestion. It is considered a great food alternative for those who want to lose weight, as it contains 10 percent of sugars, 1 percent of citric acid, 84 percent of water, and 3 percent of proteins. And 2 percent of fiber, in addition to being rich in vitamins (A, B, and C).
Pomegranate juice has excellent digestive properties due to its high percentage of organic acids, especially for digesting fats. This also helps prevent gout and prevent the formation of kidney stones. Hence, it is recommended to add it to heavy foods, as it helps digest them and rid the intestines of them.
Since pomegranate is full of antioxidants, it reduces harmful cholesterol and prevents atherosclerosis, and drinking its juice can increase oxygen levels to the heart and prevent rapid heartbeat and palpitations that result from heart muscle diseases.
