Prophetic foods (sunnah) series #6 I will be covering several of the Prophetic foods in this series these are foods The Prophet ﷺ used to eat and enjoy. The pomegranate is considered to have originated in the region between the Himalayas and Egypt and has been cultivated since ancient times in India, Persia, Mesopotamia, Turkey, and the Arabian Peninsula. The health benefits of pomegranates can be enjoyed by consuming them in several ways. You can take them in the form of a glass of juice, or you can eat its seeds, syrup, paste, nectar, and concentrate. Health benefits of Pomegranate (just a few of the many benefits) 1. Pomegranates have high levels of antioxidants (minimize the effects of free radicals and remove free radicals from the body). 2. Protect Cardiovascular Health (consuming pomegranate juice can help lower LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol to improve heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems). 3. May have anti-cancer properties (antioxidant activity in pomegranates are known to inhibit cell proliferation/invasion and promote apoptosis (cell death) in various cancer cells). 4. Improve Bone quality (pomegranate juice can help to prevent damage to the cartilage. It can also help to control cartilage degeneration to prevent osteoarthritis). 5. Boost Digestive Condition (pomegranate juice has anti-bacterial properties that aid digestion and helps to fight off hemorrhoids, nausea, dysentery, intestinal parasites, and diarrhea). 6. Reduce anemia symptoms (high amounts of iron in pomegranates will raise hemoglobin levels in your blood to help correct anemia). 7. Reduce Inflammation (anti-inflammatory properties from its high vitamin C content that will help to manage asthma, sore throat, cough and wheezing). 8. Aid in weight loss (pomegranates have a natural property that provides you with additional energy and cleanse the body, making it easier to lose weight). 9. Improve skin (pomegranates can help to prevent hyper-pigmentation, age spots, fine lines and wrinkles that are often caused by sun damage). 10. Youthful Skin (pomegranates help to soften the skin and produce additional elastin and collagen. It can make your skin look firmer, smooth, and youthful). In both of them (gardens) there will be fruit trees and date palms and pomegranates. (Quran 55:68) The Prophet ﷺ said, There is not a pomegranate which does not have a pip from one of the pomegranate of the Garden(of Jannah) in it.(Abu Nuaim) The Prophet ﷺ said, Pomegranate and its rind strengthen digestion (stomach). (narrated Ali (radhiyallahu anhu) Please support like, share, comment, and ask questions so we can learn together Insha Allah.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:32:35 +0000
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