In the west we look at the pomegranate as an exotic addition to our drinks. The health benefits of pomegranate juice are now well known and many people seek it out. What many do not know is that Iran is the largest pomegranate producer in the entire world. While Americans look at the red fruit and ask their friends how to eat a pomegranate, Iranians know the fruit well. If trade relations were normalized with Iran, a whole new flood of the wonder fruit would be headed for the United States. Right now, India is the main pomegranate producer that supplies the US.
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There are tons of pomegranates coming from Spain this year. Favorable climate conditions have contributed to a 30% increase in pomegranate production in the Elche region of Spain. This is great for European pomegranate consumers who will see this surplus decrease prices for pomegranate fruit. Spanish officials attribute the success to new irrigration systems installed by my pomegranate producers.
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New studies are showing that 8 ounces of pomegranate juice may help fight localized pockets of prostate cancer. These pockets, those that are not treatable, grew much slower among the men who drank the 8 ounces per day. This was a long term study taking place over six years which helps give it legitimacy. This may also lead to future studies on the preventative nature of the pomegranate fruit as well.
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cancer, ponmegranate juice, preventative, prostate
