Pomegranate for Your Heart
A study published in the journal Atherosclerosis says that pomegranate extract may prevent and/or reverse the primary pathology associated with cardiac mortality, which is the progressive thickening of the coronary arteries caused by the accumulation of fatty materials known as atherosclerosis. In addition, it has other health benefits:
- Powerful antioxidant
- Anti-cancer properties
- Lowers cholesterol
- Lowers blood pressure
- Strengthens immune system
- Improves blood flow to the heart
- Prevents progression of osteoporosis
- Fights arthritis
Pomegranate Smoothie
2 cups of frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
1 cup of pomegranate juice
1 banana
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