Happy New Year!
As we begin a new year with contemplation on how to make our lives better and more beneficial for ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is important to remember to take care of our own health and well being. What better place to start than the heart, the source of life and love. One fruit that is highly beneficial to this central part of our life is the pomegranate. The luscious red color of the pomegranate indicates there is more to this beautiful fruit than meets the eye. "Studies show that just two ounces of pomegranate juice daily can help preserve the health of the cardiovascular system, which includes the heart itself and the many arteries that feed its muscular walls" (Newman & Lansky, 2007). For those that already suffer from cardiovascular issues, all is not lost. The body, with the help of proper nutrition and exercise, can make miraculous shifts. Adding pomegranates to your diet can do wonders for your heart and help reduce blood pressure levels.
Another benefit of pomegranate is its ability to reduce inflammation, which is directly related to heart issues, as well as the capacity to open restrictive blood vessels by stimulating the body's ability to produce nitric oxide. The beautiful pomegranate aids the body in keeping the blood vessels open and flowing to the heart. The pomegranate is truly a beautiful fruit and has the health benefits to ensure an open and functioning heart. The pomegranate does resemble the heart with its rich dark red color, the multiple layers of veins and the flowing juices as it is opened. Nature does like to give us little clues in life, doesn't it?
Open your heart to the pomegranate, and open your heart to love this year!
Here's to a New Year of Health, Happiness and Love!
ClearSkies
Source: Pomegranate The Most Medicinal Fruit by Robert A. Newman, Ph.D. and Ephram P. Lansky, M.D. with Melissa Lynn Block, M.E.D.
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