Pomegranate

Pomegranate

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing to between 5 and 8 m (16–26 ft) tall. In the Northern Hemisphere, the fruiting takes place typically in the season from September to February and in the Southern Hemisphere from March to May. They have powerful antioxidants that can help protect the health of your heart, kidneys, and gut microbiome. They may also help protect you from Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and some cancers. Add pomegranate to your diet by sprinkling its seeds onto your salads, oatmeal, hummus, or other dishes. As intact sarcotestas or as juice, pomegranates are used in baking, cooking, juice blends, meal garnishes, smoothies, and alcoholic beverages, such as cocktails and wine.