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Pomegranate seeds are juicy, nutritious, and extra delicious with the Moroccan additions of orange flower water and cinnamon. Moroccans are most likely to serve this tasty treat as a dessert, but my kids are happy to snack on a bowlful any time!
For an easy method to remove the seeds, see How to Seed Pomegranates.
Health Benefits of Pomegranates
We eat the pomegranate seeds primarily because we enjoy them, but it's worth knowing that pomegranates are a superfruit. That means they're nutrient-dense, high in antioxidants, have the ability to affect cell and molecular structure, and have the potential to be beneficial to overall health.
Pomegranates are estimated to have three times as much antioxidant value as green tea. (Green tea, by the way, is what's used to make famous Moroccan mint tea.) Antioxidants are important to the human body because they help reduce the harmful effects of oxidants, or “free radicals,” and can help repair damage already done to cells.
Pomegranates are also high in Vitamin C and fiber, and contain the minerals iron, potassium and calcium. and also contain Vitamin A, Vitamin E and folic acid.
