Tera asked me if I’d be interested in writing an article each week on a different food for our raw mom readers. So I thought why not. So this week’s article is on the pomegranate.
The pomegranate tree known by the Hebrew word (rim mohn’) grows throughout the Middle East and was extensively cultivated in Bible times. The trees grow up to 15 feet in height. The branches hold dark green leaves shaped like the head of a lance, with coral-red to scarlet colored blossoms. They are quit beautiful.
The pomegranate tree was much prized. So much so that the sleeveless coat of the High Priest Aaron’s garments had on its hem, a series of pomegranates made of blue thread.
I thought you might find this just as interesting as well. The Israel Museum in Jerusalem has a display: of a thumb-sized ivory pomegranate said to be from King Solomon’s temple. It is inscribed in ancient Hebrew with the words: “Belonging to the Temple of Jehovah, holy to the priests.
Its past seems as colorful as its blossoms. Today the pomegranate is still mostly grown for its decorative purposes and the juicy taste of its fruit.
The health benefits of the pomegranate are almost as numerous as its edible seeds. These juicy little numbers contain Vitamin C, A, E, folic acid, protein and potassium for starters. The pomegranate also contains antioxidant levels that are even higher then blueberries or red wine. So drink some fresh pomegranate juice next time your ready for a kick.
To finish off I’d like to leave you with a recipe for you to try at home.
Pomegranate Smoothness:
1 pomegranate
2 cups almond milk
1 tsp. vanilla
5 medjool dates
Pinch of Caribbean sea salt
Remove the seeds from the pomegranate; do this by first slicing it into sections, place in a bowl of water. Using your thumbs roll out the seeds. Place the seeds in your blender and add the almond milk, dates, vanilla and Caribbean sea salt. Blend until smooth.
Tip: Pour into popsicle trays and serve as healthy treat for you little ones as well as the whole family.
To Your Health
Monique
