Pomegranate Season!

This article was syndicated from: Laurel on Health Food

Pomegranate Season!

Now that we’re well into October, you should start seeing pomegranates in the produce section of your grocery store. They’ll be around from now until January. I’ve written about pomegranates several times on this blog because they are just SO HEALTHY! Here’s just a few health benefits proven by research:

• Improves fertility
• Reduces cholesterol plaque buildup
• Helps prevent and fight cancer

So, do you think you might pick up a pomegranate at the store? If you’re a little hesitant, you’re not alone. Pomegranates can be tricky to eat and it’s hard not to make a mess. But, you’re in luck because I have a great way for you to get to the juicy arils inside. The arils are the edible part of pomegranates that are shaped like big popcorn kernels. You can eat them alone or mix them into yogurt, cereal, a smoothie, a fruit salad, muffins, etc.

Check out this easy procedure from Eric Burkett, a former journalist and professional chef:

With a large knife, cut into the crown of the fruit, slicing it into four quarters. Placing the pomegranate into the bowl of water pull the quarters apart and begin pulling the white membranes from the arils. The membranes will float to the top while the loose seeds will sink to the bottom of the bowl. When you’ve separated all the arils, clear away the membranes and large pieces of skin, and then pour the contents of the bowl into a strainer. You’re now ready to eat.