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Pomegranate Parfait Recipe

December 30th, 2008

We’ve discussed all of the benefits of enriching your diet with pomegranate, now here’s a chance (and not an alcoholic one this time ).

Here is what you need

  • 1-1/2 cups (2 whole pomegranates) pomegranate seed pips
  • 1/2 cup currants
  • 3/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 medium ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
  • Juice of 2 oranges (about 1/2 cup orange juice)
  • 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 dried plums
  • 6 lime slices
  • 12 mint leaves

Follow the diretions below and you will get 6 creamy pomegranate parfait desserts:

Stir the pomegranate, currants, and almonds until completely stirred together. Separate the mix evenly between six goblet glasses.

Next get out you food processor.  Put the OJ, papaya, cinnamon, and cream cheeseninto the device. Run the device until pureed.

Divide papaya sauce evenly between the goblets, covering the pomegranate mixture.

If you’d like, you can garnish each with 1 dried plum, 1 lime slice, and 2 mint leaves.

Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving.

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Pomegranate Benefits

December 30th, 2008

Obviously we know that every fruit or vegetable has its benefits and can actually help us with living a healthy life.  So, what is the big deal with pomegranates, and what are the benefits that come along with bringing this articular fruit into our lives?

If you are looking for a fruit that is chock full of antioxidants, a fruit that can really knock out that nasty cholesterol that seems to be bringing everyone down, then you need to take a look into pomegranates.  Keep in mind that you do not need to eat the actual fruit, you can drink pomegranate juice as well which can be found at any grocery store near you.

Another great benefit that comes along with pomegranates and pomegranate juice is the fact that it can actually fight breast cancer.  This is a major breakthrough when it comes to the fight against breast cancer.  There are various studies that actually show that pomegranate juice can kill the cancer cells as well as prevent the breast cancer cells from forming together!

If you have unnaturally high blood pressure, your doctor might recommend that you start drinking a few servings of pomegranate juice or start eating the actual fruit.  Who would of thought that you could lower your blood pressure simply by drinking a few cups of pomegranate juice?

Pomegranates are a delicious fruit that everyone loves to break open and enjoy.  So, if you need to get on track to lower your blood pressure, or you are looking for a way to keep from getting breast cancer, then you should take a look into pomegranate and pomegranate juice and see what it can do for you.  There are so many benefits that come along with this fruit, and it seems as though it can tackle the major health problems that you could face throughout life.  Talk to your doctor about pomegranates and get as much information as you possibly can.  You never know, it may be the fruit that could actually save your life!

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