Since ancient times, mankind is aware of the beneficial properties of pomegranate. Even Hippocrates used this berry for the treatment of various ailments.
To date, the pomegranate has not lost its relevance, but, on the contrary, only multiplied, because it contains many useful substances.
Special attention is given to the juice of these berries, which we will discuss in more detail.
The nutritional value
Juice from pomegranate seeds is considered to be the most useful, this is due to its unique, rich composition. Its energy value is 56 kcal per 100 ml of product, which contain:
- 1.2 g of proteins;
- 0.9 g - fat;
- 56.8 g - carbohydrates.
The drink contains vitamins: A, B, C, E, H, K, P, PP.This product also contains a large amount of minerals:
- phosphorus;
- sodium;
- magnesium;
- potassium;
- calcium;
- iron;
- silicon;
- copper.
Did you know? Pomegranate juice is one of the most powerful antioxidants, it surpasses green tea, blueberries and cranberries in effectiveness.
Beneficial features
This drink is incredibly useful and is able to favorably influence the organs and systems of the human body, namely:
- Increases immunity.
- It nourishes the body with nutrients.
- Normalizes pressure.
- Improves the circulatory system.
- Removes toxins and wastes from the body.
- Normalizes the digestive tract.
- Increases hemoglobin level.
- Interferes with formation of malignant tumors.
- Able to inhibit cancer.
- It is a diuretic.
- Helps fight viral and respiratory diseases.
- Accelerates metabolism.
- Increases appetite.
It is interesting to learn how to grow a pomegranate and how it is useful.
Use in traditional medicine
Traditional medicine could not disregard this drink. The range of its application is quite wide, because in addition to the general strengthening effect, it is able to favorably influence male, female and children's organisms and helps to cure many diseases. 
For women
This drink is an excellent tool for the prevention of breast cancer, so it is recommended to regularly use the representatives of the weaker sex. He is also able to correct the work of the ovaries, which, in turn, contributes to the normalization of the menstrual cycle.
Pomegranate juice can make you feel better during PMS.
Important! Experts recommend women to drink 200 ml of this drink daily in the first week of the menstrual cycle.
For pregnant
Pomegranate juice also has a beneficial effect on the health of future moms. This is due to the fact that it contains a rich complex of vitamins and minerals that the female body needs during this period.
In addition, it relieves the symptoms of toxemia, helps to remove nausea and return the appetite. Pregnant women often suffer from swelling, especially in the second and third trimesters, and this drink will help you easily and safely cope with it. 
It also contributes to the rapid blood clotting, which is especially important for women before childbirth. Another useful feature of it for women in an “interesting” position is that the drink helps strengthen the muscles of the genital organs, and taking it in combination with physical exercises is a guarantee of easy and quick labor, without breaks and other complications.
Given that such a drink can be of great benefit to the female body during pregnancy, one should not forget that it can also do harm, so it should be used with caution. Drink can cause allergies and constipation.
Important! During pregnancy, it is recommended to drink not concentrated juice, but dilute it with water or other vegetable or fruit juice, which will significantly reduce the risk of adverse reactions.
For children and babies
Children over 12 months old can and should introduce this product into the diet, as it:
- has a tonic effect on the body;
- increases the absorbability of iron;
- normalizes intestinal microflora;
- effective in diarrhea.
After a year, you need to gradually accustom the baby to this drink, while in no case give concentrated juice, and be sure to dilute it with boiled water. You need to start with 1 teaspoon, and if no allergic reactions occur, gradually increase the dosage, but at the same time it should be present in the baby’s diet no more than 2-3 times a week.By the age of 3, a maximum of 200 ml per day is considered to be the consumption rate of this product, and for older children, that is, from 3 to 7 years, no more than 250 ml. After 7 years old, a child can drink 200-400 ml of pomegranate juice daily.
For men
This drink is an excellent tool for the prevention of prostate adenoma, and also significantly slows the development of prostate tumors. It belongs to the powerful aphrodisiac and is often used to increase sexual desire.
Did you know? There is a legend that the goddess Aphrodite first grew a pomegranate tree, therefore in Greece the juice from this berry is called "a drink of love".He is also able to increase endurance during physical exertion and helps to overcome stress, so experts in the field of traditional medicine recommend men to use 200 ml of this product daily, for preventive and therapeutic purposes.
By aphrodisiacs include ginseng, walnut, saffron, horseradish, chili pepper, lemon balm, pomelo, nutmeg, bergamot, lovage, cashew, lettuce, hibiscus, fenugreek, cloves.
For the whole body
Specialists in the field of traditional medicine recommend the juice of pomegranate seeds:
- for the normalization of the digestive tract - drink 50-100 ml daily for 2-4 months;
- for sore throats and stomatitis rinses with warm pomegranate juice are shown 2-3 times a day;
- to remove toxins and strengthen the body you should drink 100-200 ml of this drink for 21 days, following the following scheme: the first 7 days - 3 times a day, then 7 days - 2 times a day, the last week - 1 time a day;
- with hypertension It is recommended to drink 500 ml of pomegranate juice daily for 14 days, and the pressure will return to normal;
- patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes this drink is also shown, it should be taken 200-300 ml daily, and the blood sugar level will normalize.
Important! It should be noted that this drink is only an adjunct in the fight against various diseases, and it should be introduced into your diet only after consulting with your doctor.
Use in cooking
Pomegranate juice is also used in cooking, for example, it can be used for quick and tasty pickling of meat. It does not matter what you will use: chicken, pork, veal or mutton - any meat will be much softer, and its taste will be more interesting and piquant in such a marinade.
The basis for the preparation of the world-famous Narsharab sauce, which is famous for the cuisine of eastern nations, is also this drink, from which liquid is evaporated and spices are added, and then served with meat and fish dishes.
It is also used to prepare sweet sauces for desserts, jelly and churchkhela with nuts - the famous Georgian dessert.
Learn what's useful and how to cook pumpkin, beet, grape, sea buckthorn, viburnum, birch, maple, tomato juice.
Harm and side effects
Like all very useful products, pomegranate juice, if used improperly, can cause adverse reactions from the body. Therefore, it should be consumed in doses and, if possible, diluted with water, primarily due to the fact that it can destroy tooth enamel and irritate the mucous membranes due to the high acidity. Do not drink too much of this drink, as there may be allergic reactions, malfunctions of the gastrointestinal tract and problems with the stool. 
Contraindications
In no case can not drink this drink with:
- gastric and duodenal ulcer;
- hemorrhoidal manifestations;
- problems with the stool, namely constipation.
Did you know? Every October 26, a holiday dedicated to a grenade is held in Azerbaijan. By the way, this is the only country in the world in which all known varieties of this berry grow.
Preparation of raw materials
Like any fruit or vegetable juice, pomegranate can be prepared at home. The process does not take a lot of effort and labor, and as a result you will receive a tasty and healthy drink.
How to choose
It is worth noting that fresh juice has nothing to do with the product, which is bottled. If you buy such a drink in a store or on the market, then preference should be given to juice in glass containers or freshly squeezed. In this case, the packaging must necessarily indicate the date of manufacture, as well as the composition: it is important that the juice does not contain preservatives and dyes. 
Much better to make this drink yourself. Here are some tips on how to choose a juicy and ripe pomegranate for making juice:
- The pomegranate peel should be firm and firm, the color of a ripe berry can vary from bright red to dark red.
- The greater the weight of the berry, the juicier it will be.
- When tapping on a ripe grenade, you should get a ringing sound, but if it is deaf, then the berry or not ripened or overripe, you should not buy it.
Increase the level of iron in the blood and even beets, cherries, strawberries, apples, cornels, pontirus, peaches.
How to squeeze
In order to get juice from pomegranate seeds at home, there are many ways, let's consider the most popular ones.
- Ripe berries need to peel and separate the grains. Then put them in a sieve and squeeze with a wooden spoon or potato masher. The resulting liquid must be filtered through cheesecloth.
- You can also use a blender, pomegranate seeds need to be pureed, and then, from the resulting slurry, squeeze the liquid.
- Another simple way to get pomegranate juice is to knead the fruit in your hands, and then discard with a rolling pin. After that, a hole is made in the peel and allowed to drain.
Did you know? In one pomegranate, there are 400-700 grains. Do not believe? Try to count.
How to drink
Pomegranate juice is recommended to be diluted in a ratio of 1: 1 with water or carrot, beet or apple juice.
Every day, an adult can drink from 100 to 200 ml of this drink. Experts recommend drinking it for 20-30 minutes before meals.
With care you need to enter this product in the diet of lactating women, because it can cause allergies in mothers and babies, as well as provoke constipation. Therefore, it can be drunk with HB only diluted and not more than 50 ml per day.
It will be useful to consult a doctor before you enter this juice into the diet of a nursing mother.
How to store
Freshly squeezed pomegranate juice is not stored, it must be drunk immediately after preparation. As for the store drink, you should pay attention to the date of manufacture and shelf life indicated on the package. An open bottle is stored in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days. 
The most delicious recipe (for the winter)
At home, you can prepare for the winter a delicious and healthy drink, which includes pomegranate juice. For this you will need:
- 1-1.5 liters of apple juice;
- 1-1.5 liters of pomegranate juice;
- 1-1.5 liters of black currant juice;
- 100 ml of lemon juice;
- sugar - to taste.
- First you need to get the juice from the berries and fruits. To do this, cut the apples and skip them through a juicer. Thoroughly knead the grenades and repel, then make cuts on the peel and squeeze out the liquid. Black currant should be whipped in a blender, and then squeezed out of the resulting pulp juice, placing it in cheesecloth. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice out of it.
- Now you need to strain all the resulting juices and combine them in a large saucepan. Then sugar is added to the mixture and set on low heat. Once the sugar has dissolved, the drink can be removed from the heat.
Important! Do not bring this drink to a boil, as it will lose all its beneficial properties.Warm liquid is poured into sterile jars and rolled tin lids. It is necessary to store preparation in the cool place no more than 12 months.
Drinking this delicious fortified drink can be at least every day, it will help improve immunity and replenish the reserves of nutrients in the body. Dilute it before use is not necessary. 
Now you know that pomegranate juice, in reasonable quantities, is very useful, and it can be drunk both for adults and children. Be sure to pay attention to this product and add it to your usual diet - your body will be very grateful to you.
