Pomegranate Seeds

Pomegranate, also known as Punica granatum, Granada, Fleur de Grenade, or Anardana, has long been used as a food and medicinal. Punicic acid, a fatty acid with beneficial qualities, is abundant in its seeds. They also contain 17-alpha-estradiol and other estrogen-like compounds that may protect against cancer, particularly breast cancer. One cup of pomegranate seeds provides 140 calories, 32 grams of carbs, 24 grams of sugars, 6 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein, 2 grams of fat, 30 percent of the (DV) daily value of vitamin C, 4 percent of the DV of calcium, 4 percent of the DV of iron.

Vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals abound in pomegranate seeds. According to a 2016 research paper published in Advances in Nutrition, ellagic acid, one of the most abundant antioxidants in this fruit, may promote metabolic health and prevent obesity. This natural ingredient decreases the expansion of white adipose tissue and fights inflammation, making weight loss simpler.