5 benefits of consuming one anaar (pomegranate) daily

Boosts heart health©The Times of India

Eating pomegranate or drinking its juice daily may be great for your heart. A 2012 research on 'Pomegranate Protection against Cardiovascular Diseases' revealed how consuming pomegranate can help lower blood pressure and protect your arteries by reducing oxidative stress in the cardiovascular system. This means it helps your body fight off damage caused by harmful free radicals. The study also found that pomegranate juice may lower the chances of cholesterol build-up, prevent the formation of unhealthy fats in your blood vessels, and reduce the risk of atherosclerosis— which is a medical condition where your arteries become clogged and stiff.

Protects the skin and slows down aging​Anaar or pomegranates are rich in antioxidants. And so, when consumed daily, pomegranates can help protect the skin from free radical damage, promote the formation of collagen and even reduce oxidative damage to the skin. This will make your skin look more radiant and slow down aging.Supports digestive health

Pomegranates are rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, and its seeds act as prebiotics-- and so having pomegranate can help improve your digestive health. A 2017 study indicates that having pomegranate or its juice can be helpful for people who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other bowel conditions because of its high polyphenol content.

Cancer prevention

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) lists pomegranate as a natural remedy that can help one in preventing or managing prostate cancer. According to a 2014 study, polyphenols found in pomegranate can help slow the growth of prostate cancer cells. In experiments on mice, researchers observed that pomegranate fruit extract helped lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and even slowed tumor growth. Beyond prostate cancer, some compounds in pomegranate may also offer protection against breast, lung, and skin cancers.