Towards Rosh Hashanah: the wonderful health benefits of the pomegranate

The pomegranate is one of the seven species, and symbolizes abundance and fertility, beauty and wisdom in different cultures. Due to the beauty of the fruit and its symbolic values, its shape is widely used to decorate buildings, coins, clothing, etc., and many places are named after him. Inside the pomegranate fruit are between 200 and 1,400 edible reddish seeds. At the Rosh Hashanah dinner, it is customary to eat a pomegranate and wish that "our rights will be as many as a pomegranate", that is, as the number of pomegranate seeds is large, and also to bless it with the blessing of "We live." In sukkahs, it is customary to decorate the sukkah with pomegranate branches bearing fruit, as described in Naomi Shemer's poem "Sholomit Bona Sukkah".

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In addition, and besides being incredibly delicious, the pomegranate is a fruit with high nutritional value. Nutritionists recommend including it in meals on a daily basis to enjoy all its health benefits.

Full of health benefits. Pomegranate (Photo: Ingimage)

These are the virtues of the pomegranate, according to "World is One":

Powerful nutrients: the pomegranate is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals, but low in calories and fats.

Antioxidants: The antioxidants in pomegranate protect the body against chronic diseases.

Heart health: Pomegranate polyphenols, according to many studies, contribute to heart health.

Brain health: The pomegranate contains algitanin, which protects the brain from diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's by reducing oxidative damage. Pomegranate contains prebiotics that have properties that help maintain heart health.

Digestive health: According to many studies, pomegranate increases the levels of beneficial intestinal bacteria. Pomegranate seeds are also a good source of fiber, which is essential for digestive health.

Urinary tract health: according to certain studies, pomegranate extract helps prevent the formation of kidney stones and contributes to maintaining urinary tract health.