This is not a recipe, but I felt it's really great to know how nutritious this fruit is. I put Pomegranate Arils on peanut butter toast (see inset above), because most jams/jellies are loaded with sugar and other unhealthy ingredients.
According to The Times of India, Pomegranate Nutritional Benefits:
Good for blood circulation: Regular consumption of pomegranate not only increases blood circulation but also increases the RBC count in your blood. It gives strength to your body and increases your metabolism. It treats anemia, prevents low-blood pressure and fatigue. Good for your tummy: Apart from plenty of vitamins and minerals, this wonder fruit has ample fibers, which aid in digestion. Pomegranate is recommended during stomach aliments such as diarrhea, gastric and cholera.
Clears your skin: If you have acne issues then start eating pomegranate on a daily basis to get a flawless skin. This fruit helps in clarifying your blood, hence keeping pimples at bay. Also, vitamin C keeps your skin youthful for a long time.
Keeps your heart healthy: It is filled with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which effectively prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases. Pomegranate has a lot of plant compounds, which helps in keeping your heart healthy and strong.
Aids in weight loss: Due to a high content of fiber, this super nutritious fruit has weight loss properties. You can get enough nutrition by just consuming one pomegranate. Apart from boosting your metabolism, this fruit is also a great source of vitamin K and folic acid.
Great for diabetes: It keeps a check on your elevated blood-glucose level. This fruit contains less of sugar and has ample anti-diabetic properties, thus, can be effective in lowering your sugar level.
Anti-cancer properties: A lot of studies suggest that pomegranate contains some anti-cancer properties, which are proven to reduce the spread of cancerous cells. It is also suggested that use of pomegranate seed oil can effectively prevent breast cancer.1
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/unbelievable-benefits-of-pomegranate/articleshow/69940581.cms
Photo by Christine Plant, Happiness is Health