Ah, if it is January, it's pomegranate season and one of the few reasons I'm happy about the winter. I love seeing the giant stacks of pomegranates at my organic market, looking like a red Aztec Pyramid.This large, weird fruit's name is derived from the Old French word poumgarnet, which means "multi-seeded apple" --- more on that later --- and it takes some skill to eat. What makes the pomegranate so grand? Well, it's not only super high in antioxidants, which can battle cancer and heart disease, it is also a fantastic source of potassium, Vitamin C and Vitamin B. This fruit also promotes the production of red blood cells, may strengthen the bladder and the gums and may soothe ulcers, according to Rebecca Wood's The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia.
For those of you who are pomegranate virgins, you eat the bright red pulp and the seeds---they sort of look like bright and fruity caviar---or you can juice it.
Pomegranates are also an ancient fruit. Originally from China and the Middle East, many Biblical scholars now believe that this is the fruit that temped Eve to the dark side. One bite of this tasty and healthy fruit, and you too will be hooked!
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