Have you ever tried a pomegranate? They have become a much more popular fruit in recent years compared to when I was a child eating them. They are delicious and an excellent source of antioxidants that reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.
Pomegranates can be yellow to bright red, depending on the variety. The fruit can be up to 4 inches in diameter, as big as a hefty orange, and the skin is leathery and smooth. Inside you find many seeds surrounded by a pink to reddish flesh, called the aril. These gems inside are what you eat.
Pomegranate is an ancient fruit mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is from the Middle East and grows in places like Iran, the Himalayans, and the Mediterranean. Fortunately for us, it even grows in Central Texas.
