Pomegranate Water

Making Pomegranate Water is as easy as removing the seeds from a large pomegranate and adding them to a large pitcher of water with some ice.  You can also make pomegranate ice cubes by adding some of the seeds and fresh pomegranate juice with water to your ice cube trays. 

Pomegranate Water made with fresh pomegranate seeds is deliciously refreshing and loaded with antioxidants!

Is Pomegranate a Fruit

Yes!  The pomegranate (aka Punica granatum) is a shrub that produces a vibrant red fruit.

Is Pomegranate a Berry

Pomegranates are categorized as a berry.  The skin is not edible, but inside are hundreds (approximately 600) edible seeds.   

What are Pomegranate Arils

The edible seeds found in pomegranates are surrounded by a sweet juice covering known as an aril.  

What Does Pomegranate Taste Like

Pomegranate seeds and juice are tart with a touch of sweetness. The flavor of pomegranate is similar to cranberries. 

Is Pomegranate Juice Good For You

Yes! There are a lot of benefits of drinking pomegranate juice.  Most of the nutritional benefits found in pomegranate are from the arils.  The beautiful vibrant red color of pomegranate come from polyphenols (which are powerful antioxidants).  According to an article in Nutrition Reviews, Pomegranate juice contains more antioxidants than many other fruit juices and it contains three times the antioxidants than red wine and green tea. (1)

Health Benefits of Pomegranate Juice

There are a lot of good reasons for drinking pomegranate juice! 

Pomegranates are…

• Rich with antioxidants
• Anti-inflammatory 
• A good source of fiber
• Loaded with Vitamins B, C and K
• A good source of potassium

Pomegranate Benefits for Weight Loss

Pomegranate seeds are low in calories and high in fiber.  Fiber is a key nutrient for weight loss and it keeps us feeling full and satisfied longer so we’ll be less likely to snack on unhealthy snacks.   That said, there hasn’t been much research showing that eating pomegranates directly causes weight loss.  

Pomegranate Fiber

The main types of fiber found in pomegranate seeds are cellulose and lignin.  These are both insoluble fiber and they will pass through the digestive system mostly unchanged.  

How to Add More Pomegranate to Your Diet

It’s easy to incorporate pomegranate into your daily wellness program.  You can buy frozen pomegranates at your local health food store when fresh pomegranates aren’t in season.  Trader Joes often sells pomegranate seeds in their produce section. 

• Toss pomegranate seeds in green salads
• Mix them into fruit salads
• Blend them in your morning smoothies
• Sprinkle over oatmeal
• Snack on the seeds
• Juice the seeds
• Make this Pomegranate Water 
• Toss these Pomegranate Ice Cubes into a glass of water or green tea

How to Make Pomegranate Water

To make pomegranate water, you just need water, pomegranate seeds and ice. Then just add the ingredients to a large pitcher and chill in the refrigerator.

• Water (filtered or spring water is best – you can also use sparkling water)
• Seeds from 1 large pomegranate
• Ice

How to Make Pomegranate Ice Cubes

These pomegranate ice cubes not only add a pop of flavor and color to a glass of water or tea, they’re festive to serve during the holiday season. 

• Water (filtered or spring water is best)
• Pomegranate juice
• Pomegranate seeds

Directions:

1. Fill two ice cube trays with water almost to the top, and place in freezer for about an hour.
2. When cubes are semi-frozen, remove the trays from the freezer.
3. Drizzle about a 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of pomegranate juice into each ice cube in tray.
4. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds into cubes in tray.
5. Place trays back in the freezer until cubes are frozen solid.

More Fruit Flavored Ice Cubes You’ll Want to Make

• Smoothie Cubes
• Hydrating Lemon Cucumber Ice Cubes
• Immune Boosting Whole Lemon Ice Cubes
• Cold Fighting Citrus Ice Cubes
• Anti-inflammatory Ginger Ice Cubes