I have heard about the great benefits of pomegranates but they are difficult to eat and I really never buy them. Have you ever tried to eat a fresh pomegranate? Your hands and clothes will turn purple, guaranteed.
According to the website, all POM juices:
- contain no added sugars, preservatives or colors
- are a good source of potassium
- are gluten-free
- are flash pasteurized to retain both flavor and nutrients
- are certified kosher
POM also has a recovery product, POMx Antioxidant Recovery. POM claims that the POMx Antioxidant Recovery:
- Speeds muscle recovery – POM reduced post-exercise strength loss by more than 30% compared to a placebo
- Reduces muscle soreness – POM reduced post-exercise soreness by 28% compared to a placebo.
Overall I really enjoyed the flavor of the 100% pomegranate juice. It reminded me of cranberry juice because it was more tart than sweet like apple or orange juice. I also found it very satisfying and was content with an 8 oz bottle. There are many recipes and recommendations for ways to use pomegranate juice, however I just drank mine. I think it would have been good in a smoothie too...
The only down side for me was the caloric content. A 8oz bottle of POM Wonderful 100% Pure Pomegranate Juice has 160 calories. It is common for fruit juice to be higher in calories which is why I usually stick with whole, fresh fruit instead of juices. They tend to be lower in calories and more filling. However, given that pomegranates are so difficult to eat (and therefor I never do) I think incorporating a little POM Wonderful into my life is worth it!
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The best way to open a pomegranate is in a bowl of water. Just score it and then open it up in the water. You'll avoid the juice going all over the place and then you can just strain the water and you've got your arils all ready to eat!
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