A definitely typical fruit of the autumn season is the pomegranate .

Originally from North Africa, the pomegranate is now widespread also in Europe and also grows in Italy. The Italian variety of pomegranate is sweeter and has a thicker skin.
In this article we see the benefits of pomegranate juice, not only for the diet but also for health.

POMEGRANATE JUICE: HOW TO MAKE IT?

Pomegranate juice is super easy to make!
Just buy the pomegranates, cut them in half lengthwise (like an orange) and squeeze them with a juicer (like an orange).
Let’s see the properties of pomegranate juice for the line and beyond.

POMEGRANATE JUICE: ALLY OF THE DIET

Pomegranate juice is very rich in antioxidants, in particular polyphenols, including anthocyanins and tannins (including the famous ellagic acid which has an anticancer action), but also alkaloid substances.
It is also very rich in vitamins but above all mineral salts, including potassium.

All of these substances have numerous properties.
First of all they are anti-inflammatory, reduce venous insufficiency problems and free radical damage, help the liver to purify itself, have an anti-helminthic action, i.e. an antiparasitic action, have a protective action on the retina and an astringent action, therefore ideal in case of intestinal colic.

Note that the pomegranate should not be eaten after a meal .

Pomegranate juice, containing tannins, can cause problems with the assimilation of nutrients by acting on the gastric mucosa.

It would be better to drink the juice in the morning , before breakfast, to take advantage of its detoxifying action.

This juice works much more than lemon water.
In fact, the pomegranate is one of the richest fruits in vitamin C, and is ideal for those suffering from cellulite, swollen legs, water retention.
Furthermore, the juice is a great ally of the skin and protects us from seasonal ailments.

Finally, it is particularly indicated in menopausal women, in diabetics, in people with high cholesterol and slows down cognitive decline. 
Lastly, pomegranate juice is a friend of the line.

Half a glass of pomegranate juice contains about 70 calories , but has an appetite-reducing action, as well as, as we have seen, reducing water retention.

Now that we know how to make it at home from fruits, and we know how simple it is, let’s do it at home to fully enjoy the antioxidants and vitamins and minerals.

Finally: pomegranate juice can be a base for excellent cocktails (try it with prosecco and a few mint leaves) or for detox juices .

In this case we macerate the pomegranate seeds from a whole pomegranate in a liter of water, adding lemon slices and slices of fresh ginger.

A detox drink to drink all day to counteract water retention.