Powerful Pomegranate!

For all the health consious guys out there, read up on this:

The Pomegranate can do wonders for the avid bodybuilder! A Great way to add anti oxidants into your system and goes for about R40.00 for two litres at Woolworths. READ ON:

Are you aware of the power of the pomegranate if not let me attempt to make you aware of the power of this amazing fruit.

• Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants which offer numerous health benefits.
• Antioxidants are molecules that can neutralise free radicals before they can do damage thus preventing such maladies as cancer, heart disease, and premature aging.
• Pomegranate fruit has a very high content of naturally occurring antioxidants that, when ingested, should be utilised by the body to neutralise free radicals from doing damage to the body.
• The antioxidants that occur in fruits and vegetables are called polyphenols.
• Pomegranate juice was found to neutralize 71% of the free radicals it came into contact with. This is one of the most effective sources of antioxidants, better than red wine @ 46%, blueberry juice @ 33% and green tea @ 10%.
• Pomegranate juice enhances Nitric Oxide levels. Appropriate levels of Nitric Oxide production are important in protecting an organ such as the liver from ischemic damage – ie restricted blood supply.
• Pomegranate seeds are a rich source of healthy fat called conjugated linolenic acid.
• According to new research the fats in Pomegranate may actually enhance fat loss and muscle gain.
• The research conducted by the University of Houston determined that rats fed a high fat diet supplemented with pomegranate seeds gained less body fat and had increased insulin sensitivity and increased leptin levels.
• Increased leptin levels can boost metabolism- which helps burn body fat
• Increased insulin sensitivity can enhance both fat loss and muscle gain – due to the fact that insulin is more active in the muscle cells – this means it instigates muscle protein synthesis and blood sugar uptake – it also prevents carbohydrates from being stored as body fat.
•  Pomegranate arils contain – protein / carbohydrates and fibre
• Try a cup either with breakfast or pre – workout
• An average cup will contain:
• 144 calories
• 3 grams of protein
• 33 grams of carbs
• 7 grams of fibre