How to eat grenade

When looking at the purified grenade, an association with precious rubies occurs - before that the color of its grains is bright and deep.   But this fruit owes not valuable stones at all with its name: “granatus” translated from Latin means “faceted”, “granular”. The concepts of grenade essence reflect the concepts-a thick durable peel hides sections filled with juicy sweet and sour grains. Pomegranate is considered a unique delicacy, since all its components - the peel, juice and grain - are of great value for our health. Since time immemorial, the amazing qualities of the fruit have been used by medicine, cosmetology and, of course, cooking. How to eat grenades to extract maximum benefits from it, our article will tell.

In the bowels of one mature fruit lies from 400 to 700 seeds, and each grain is a real storehouse of vitamins and trace elements. No wonder the inhabitants of Ancient Babylon had a belief that the grenade's juice makes a warrior invulnerable. And this is partly true.

11 undeniable facts about the benefit of grenade

1. Regular fruit use increases the level of hemoglobin in the body. Everyone knows that grenade is an effective tool for eliminating anemia. The problem of anemia is solved by using diluted grenade juice: 0.5 tbsp. A delicious drink is drunk half an hour before meals 3 times a day. The duration of treatment is 2 months.
2. Under the influence of beneficial substances in the composition of pomegranate juice, slightly increased blood pressure comes back to normal.
3. Preparing an effective remedy for insomnia from a grenade is very simple: dry and add ripe fruit membranes to hot tea.
4. Thanks to its astringent property, grenades will help to cope with the intestinal disorder and defeat diarrhea. To do this, you need 20 g of dried and crushed peel or 40 - 50 g of ripe grains, which need to be poured 1 tbsp. water and boil for half an hour over low heat. Take a natural medicine for 2 tbsp. l. In the morning and evening.
5. The tannins and organic acids in the composition of the granular fruit affect the microbes in the oral cavity, therefore, during inflammatory diseases such as angina, pharyngitis, gingivitis and stomatitis, it is useful to rinse the throat with a water grenade skin with a water decoction. The tool surprisingly quickly anesthetizes and disinfects the affected areas of the mucous tissue.
6. Without unnecessary fears, grenades can be eaten with diabetes, and then the blood sugar will certainly decrease. This is the best natural medicine for diabetics. For good health, it is enough to take 60 drops of fresh pomegranate juice 4 times a day immediately before eating.
7. Pomegranate juice is a reliable shield from radiation. For this reason, residents of zones with an increased level of radioactive radiation and those who, on duty, deal with radioactive isotopes, should on an ongoing basis include grenade in their diet.
8. Pomegranate improves skin condition. Cosmetic masks, for the preparation of which fresh pomegranate juice are used, save the face of oily shine and unattractive pustular rashes. A pomegranate peel can be added to the wound healing ointments - so burns, cracks and scratches on the skin are added faster.
9. Pomegranate is an effective faceline. In the fight against helminths, the peel of a mature fruit is used: 40 - 50 g of raw materials are crushed, then they are soaked in 0.5 liters of cold water for 5-6 hours, and then boiled over low heat until exactly half of the decoction is evaporated. The cooled agent must be filtered and drink in small portions for 60 minutes. After 1 hour, you should take a laxative drug and make an enema after 5 hours.
10. Many are interested in whether it is possible to eat grenades with bones. Definitely, yes! The substances stored there have a positive effect on the hormonal background of the body. Fiber, phytohormones and essential oils that you will receive by fertilizing the fruit grains, without cleansing them, can replace estrogens. That is why grenade is very useful for women - its regular use will save cute ladies from hormonal “races”, irritability and migraines on the eve of menstruation and during menopause. And the ancient Greeks definitely noticed the amazing effect of grenade on an increase in male potency, calling the ruby \u200b\u200bfruit the fruit of passion and fertility.
11. The pomegranate peel has a powerful anti -inflammatory effect and perfectly helps to cope with the blockade of inflammatory processes in the organs of the genitourinary system. To prepare the medicine, take 2 tsp. dried and crushed peel and pour 1 tbsp. boiling water, then put in a water bath for half an hour, after strain and share boiled water to the original volume. The medicine must be taken for 3 - 4 tbsp. l. for 30 min. Before meals in the morning and evening.

Pomegranate in cooking

Experiments with a grenade in the kitchen are always crowned with success, since grenade juice is a universal seasoning for pickled and stewed meat dishes. Protein enzymes and natural acids (citric, wine and apple) make the meat incredibly juicy and soft. And if you add a handful of pomegranate grains to the salad, the dish will have a spicy taste with the "sourness". Serve ice cream or lushly whipped cream to the festive table, having previously decorated the treat with ruby \u200b\u200bgrains - both children and adults will appreciate the dessert. The energy value of 100 g of fruit fruit is approximately 65 - 80 kcal, and 100 ml of juice contains about 40 - 65 kcal.

General grenade for children

For parents, the question is whether it is possible for children to eat grenades will always be relevant. The kids who have not yet had time to celebrate their first birthday have to enter the fruit into the diet so far. After a year, offer a little gourmet grenade juice half diluted with water. Remember that grenade can cause the development of an allergic reaction, so start introducing the baby to this product with half a teaspoon of diluted juice. After 10 - 14 days, increase the portion to 100 ml, gradually bring it to 200 ml. The child is introduced to the whole grenade grains of the child when he is 3 years old.

Children who have not reached the age of 7 are shown no more than 1 tbsp. Diluted grenade juice per day. And note that this drink can not be given this drink daily, otherwise you will provoke a constipation from him. The best option is to diversify the children's menu with pomegranate juice 1 - 2 times a week. By the way, pomegranate juice purchased in a store is less useful than a freshly squeezed product.

Pomegranate for pregnant and lactating mothers

Pregnant women are not only possible, but also need to eat grenade. A woman awaits the birth of a child is faced with a lot of problems, and many of them can be eliminated by eating a ruby \u200b\u200bfruit. A grenade increases the general immunity of a woman, but it is so important when a new life grows inside her and grows stronger! In addition, grenades of the expectant mother need to stock up on, if only in order to protect herself from the development of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is perhaps the most common problem for all women in the situation.

The beneficial substances that are part of the fruit normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, stimulate the activity of the cardiovascular system and improve the ability of the blood to curl up. If you regularly drink pomegranate juice, then you can significantly weaken all unpleasant symptoms of toxicosis.

Now it remains only to find out the daily rate of pomegranate juice for the future mother. A woman can maintain health with a pomegranate fresh throughout pregnancy, provided that she has no contraindications for its use. The maximum daily dose of pomegranate juice is 3 cups per day. You need to drink it half an hour before meals (before breakfast, lunch and dinner).

Is it possible to eat a grenade of a nursing mother? The question is very controversial. In principle, you can eat granular fruits and drink their juice with a newly made mother in the same mode as during pregnancy. However, do not forget that grenades are attributed to strong allergens. This means that the elements that saturate the fruit juice can receive both the child with breast milk and not the fact that his body will be loyal to this product. If, contrary to everything, you cannot abandon your favorite fruit, carefully follow your baby and at the first signs of allergies immediately consult a doctor.

A simple way to clean grenade

Many relate to a grenade with some hostility, knowing how difficult it is to clean it. Bright red spots from juice on clothes and kitchen furniture also do not please anyone. We offer an uncomplicated, but effective way to clean the rebellious fruit:

1. Put on the apron-you are still not safe from spray.
2. Get out a deep bowl. Wash the grenade.
3. With a sharp knife, cut the “crown” leg from the fruit in such a way that white veins are exposed, which divide the grenade grains into sections.
4. Carefully make a knife not deep incisions along the veins.
5. Turn the pomegranate with grains down above the bowl and, slightly spreading your fingers cut the peel, try to shake them out. If it doesn’t work, help yourself with a spoon.

Contraindications to the use of grenade

Natural pomegranate juice is a certain danger to tooth enamel, namely, it corrodes its upper layer. Under the influence of acids contained in a grenade juice, the color of the filling material and teeth changes. After you eat grenade, be sure to rinse your mouth with water. Or drink diluted pomegranate juice. If necessary, eat grenades very often, buy two toothpastes - whitening and strengthening. They will help you protect your teeth from the destructive effect of pomegranate juice.

It is not recommended to eat grenades with bones to people suffering from gastritis, enteritis and increased acidity of the stomach. The same applies to those who undergo a course of treatment of ulcers and a 12-pimp intestine. Borine, citric, apple, wine and amber acids will only aggravate the course of these diseases.

You can not eat grenade for people prone to the development of allergic reactions. The main symptoms of the manifestation of allergies to granular fruit are considered redness of the skin, the inflammatory process on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity, dry throat, general weakness and dizziness.

Folk recipes, where a grenade peel is somehow involved, must be used with great caution. Specific substances in the peel of a grenade (isopellairin and alkanoids of pelletin) are poisonous, so you can use the peel in very moderate doses.

How to choose a ripe grenade

Did you know that prematurely torn from a branch of grenades, unlike many other fruits, will never rush? The not -ripened grenade will unpleasantly surprise you with a sour taste and will not bring the expected benefit, so you need to take great responsibility to choose and buy fruit.

So, how to choose the “right” grenade:

1. The main indicator of the ripeness and health of the grenade is its peel, the color of which ideally should be bright red. If the fruit is ripe enough, its upper “clothes” can decorate orange spots and scuffs. The peel should also be thin enough to see the outlines of the grains under it.
2. If the peel shines, the fruit was collected too early. The grenade is indicated by the dry peel.
3. Also carefully inspect the grenade attachment area to the tree - it should not be greenish.
4. You are lucky if the seller allows you to cut the fruit - now you have the opportunity to evaluate the condition of the grains. They should be elastic and have a rich red color. Please note that the seeds of some varieties are whitish grenade.
5. Take the grenade in the hand and feel its peel with your fingers. If soft areas come across its surface, it means that the fruit has already managed to bend or it has been stored and frostbite. Mature grenade is always hard.
6. Evaluate the weight of the grenade “by eye”, and then ask to weigh it. The real weight of the fruit is always greater than it seems.

Features of storage of grenade

You need to store grenade in the lower compartment of the refrigerator - there is an ideal temperature so that the fruits retain their freshness longer.

If you plan to store grenades for a long time, then take into account some rules:

1. For the successful storage of fruits, it should not be overflow or rotten, and its peel should be whole, without any visible damage. Then you have a chance to store grenades in refrigerators for about 2 months without losing its valuable qualities.
2. From time to time, inspect the grenades that you store. If you find a spoiled fruit, immediately remove its other fruits, otherwise they will spoil the same. Entire parts of a rotten grenade can be eaten right there.
3. If you have partially spoiled grenades, and you want to store them for some time, use the frost of grains for this. Remove the peel from the fruit, fold entire grains in a dense bag or a special container with a hermetic lid and send for storage to the freezer. Please note that before freezing, grenade grains do not need to be washed.

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