Pomegranate: fruit symbolizes prosperity and brings several health benefits

The pomegranate, with its hard shell and fleshy seeds, is a fruit full of symbolism and tradition, especially during the holidays.

In various cultures, it is associated with desires of prosperity, luck and renewal. In Brazil, the pomegranate is particularly known to be part of the New Year’s rituals.

The superstition states that by eating the seeds at midnight of the turning point of the year, each one represents a month of prosperity. Many people still keep three seeds in their wallet during the year, as an amulet to attract money and luck.

Originally from Asia, the pomegranate was cultivated in Iran already in 2000 AC for the Greeks, the fruit was a symbol of love and fertility; For the Jews, it represented the hope of a prosperous new year; And to the Romans, he was linked to wealth and order.

These cultural associations reflect the belief in their power to bring good energy, especially at the beginning of a new cycle.

The pomegranate is not just a lucky symbol. It is also one of the healthiest fruits on the planet, considered a superfood due to its therapeutic properties and health benefits.

The fruit is rich in antioxidant and anti -inflammatory compounds, in particular drilling, which can help reduce inflammation in the body and therefore prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s and obesity.

In addition, the pomegranate is useful for the skin, helping to combat the effects of premature aging and spots of lighter such as melasma, thanks to its high concentration of antioxidants and vitamin A.

Pomegranate is also beneficial to cardiovascular health as it can reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and protect from the oxidation of cholesterol particles, an important factor in the development of heart disease.

Studies also suggest that pomegranate consumption can help reduce blood pressure, one of the main risk factors for heart attacks and strokes.

In addition, Melograno has properties that help improve physical performance. Rich in dietary nitrates, fruit can increase blood flow and slow fatigue during exercise, becoming an ally for athletes and people who try to improve their performance.

It also helps to fight bacterial and fungal infections, as well as contributing to the treatment of oral conditions such as gingivitis and periodontitis.

Another interesting benefit of pomegranate is his action in the fight against cancer. The laboratory research suggests that pomegranate extract can inhibit breeding and prostate cancer reproduction, slowing down the growth of the tumor.

Its juice is traditionally used to treat cramps, intestinal diarrhea and inflammation of the throat and is a large natural remedy for digestive health.

The pomegranate is rich in minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, sodium, calcium and iron, which are essential for the correct functioning of the body and for the prevention of various diseases. Although human studies are still limited, the preliminary results are promising.

However, like any fruit, pomegranate consumption should be done in moderation. Its excessive consumption can lead to intoxication, causing symptoms such as dizziness and visual changes.

In addition to all these health benefits, pomegranate can be consumed in many ways. The seeds can be pure food, used in juices or added to creative dishes such as homus, table and muhammara, typical of Arab cuisine.

Pomegranate is a fruit full of meanings and benefits. It symbolizes luck, prosperity, love and fertility and its medicinal properties make it an important ally for health.

Pomegranate usually appears more often on the market during spring and summer in Brazil, in particular between November and February. This is the time of the fruit harvest in the manufacturer regions, such as the South -est (mainly San Paolo and Minas Gerais).