Pomegranate
•Last Updated: September 28, 2022
Pomegranates are a fruit containing 'arils' (small edible seeds) that have recently been linked to a large variety of health benefits; a good source of Punicalagins and Punicic acid, pomegranates are probably a better fruit option than other fruits on a calorie per calorie basis.
Pomegranate is most often used for
Last Updated:September 28, 2022
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