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Pomegranate and heart health

Posted on 27 September, 2005 by | 3 Comments

I feel like I’m always harping on about pomegranate Juice and how wonderful it is, but honestly its not without good cause. And just to back up my rantings I found this in the press…

Daily Mail 26.9.05: Just 1 glass a day of pomegranate juice improves blood flow to the heart by over a third, found a study led by Dr. Dean Ornish of California Uni. It’s full of vitamins A,C, E & folic acid. 1 glass contains as many antioxidants as 2 glasses of red wine.(Yet red wine receives all the publicity for being good for the heart.) Scientists examined the effect of the juice on heart disease patients in a US study. They all had reduced blood flow to the heart caused by arteries clogged with fat. They were compared with a group given a similar placebo drink. After 3 months the pomegranate drinkers had a 17% increase in heart blood flow. The placebo group worsened by 18% – meaning the pomegranate group were 35% better off according to a report in the ‘American Journal of Cardiology.’ It may also help prevent heart disease. “

…See what I mean?

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No 1 antioxidant

Posted on 8 July, 2005 by | Leave a comment


I’m sitting sipping a magnificent drink – Pomegreat blueberry…I think I even would prefer this to red wine with dinner. Its rich looking, rich tasting, with such a mingling of flavour on the tongue, and an aromatic aftertaste. Excuse me while I pour a little more.

Blueberries in fact are described as superfoods for your heart, a “powerhouse” that are not only delicious but are also rich in antioxidants. They are so good for heart health that in the US they even have a “Blueberry Council” – oh my!

In this Highbush Blueberry Council, researchers believe that the antioxidants in blueberries work to reduce the buildup of “bad” LDL cholesterol in artery walls that contributes to cardiovascular disease and stroke. Studies conducted at the USDA Human Nutrition Center have found that blueberries rank No. 1 in antioxidant activity when compared with 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants help neutralize harmful byproducts of metabolism called free radicals that can lead to cancer and other age-related diseases. Anthocyanin, the antioxidant that is thought to be responsible for this major health benefit, can also be found in blackberries, black raspberries, black currants, and red grapes.

The council recommends a 1 cup serving of blueberries a day. Fresh, frozen, or dried, they can be added to cereal, muffins, or eaten by themselves. There is 50ml of Blueberry Juice in 1ltr of Pomegreat Blueberry.

Get your blood pressure tested

High blood pressure does its damage quietly, so get it tested. The results show 2 numbers – The first number is called systolic blood pressure, which measures the pressure on blood vessel walls when the heart beats. Systolic pressure may be more important as one begins to age. The second number is diastolic blood pressure — the pressure on blood vessel walls in between beats.
Guidelines for adults are:
Normal: Less than 120/80
Borderline (prehypertension): 120-139/80-89
High: 140/90 or higher

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