Recent health news tells us that pomegranate juice is a nutritional powerhouse.  Who would have thought that the sweet-n-sour red juice from a fruit with tons of tiny seeds would be so good for us?

Pomegranate juice is full of antioxidants that fight to prevent cell damaging free radicals from doing their damage.  Pomegranate juice is especially high in polyphenols, one very important form of antioxidants, which protect cells from UV radiation and pests.  The polyphenols found in pomegranate juice are abundant and potent, which makes pomegranate juice an exceptional source of antioxidants.

Pomegranate juice is also extremely beneficial to those with heart disease.  Studies suggest that heart patients who consume pomegranate juice may experience a reduction in arterial plaque build-up and lower levels of LDL cholesterol (the bad kind of cholesterol).  This is amazing, as many patients find the results of consuming pomegranate juice better than the results of taking cholesterol-reducing medication.

We know that antioxidants are good for us, and that we should include antioxidant-rich fruits and veggies in our diets.  We also know that heart disease is an epidemic that touches a large part of our society.  Getting two health benefits in one great juice…what more could we ask for?

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