Why pomegranate is a food medicine for heart, diabetes and inflammatory diseases

The pomegranate has so many properties that it is good for reviving your body from all kinds of illnesses and even lifestyle maintenance." said Dr. Ritika Samaddar, regional head, department of clinical nutrition and dietetics, Max Healthcare.

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It is heart as well as brain-health-friendly, is good for diabetics, rich in antioxidants and loaded with vitamin A and C, she added.

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It contains nearly three times as many antioxidants as green tea or red wine and protects the heart by reducing the low density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol," said Dr. Varsha Gorey, senior clinical dietician, head, dietitics, Apollo hospitals, Navi Mumbai.

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Polyphenols also help fight inflammation and ageing and maintain blood flow

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"Considering that it is a reservoir of insoluble dietarty fibres, consuming the fruits leads to better insulin management," said Samaddar

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