Ujjainee Roy
January 2, 2024
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Pomegranates are a lot more useful than you think. It can be consumed in its raw form, as juice and as anardana (dried pomegranate seeds). In Indian culture, pomegranates have been a staple for Ayurvedic practices and it’s believed to have medicinal properties. Here are some ways of using pomegranates more efficiently
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Did you know you can use the pomegranate peel to make tea? Simply dehydrate the peel by baking or sun-drying, grind into a powder, out the powder in a tea bag and it's ready!
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The powder from the fruit's peel can be mixed with water and used as a mask to reduce acne. You can also extract the seeds and blend them into a paste for a rejuvenating scrub The antioxidants in pomegranate contribute to skin health
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You can make a rich molasses glaze by simmering pomegranate juice with sugar over low heat and reducing it to a thick glaze that can be used on meats or roasted vegetables.
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Adding pomegranate powder to toothpaste is a useful hack because pomegranates contain compounds like polyphenols and antioxidants, which have oral health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and fighting bacteria.
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Give your traditional salsa a refreshing twist by incorporating pomegranate arils. Dice tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, and mix in the juicy arils for a burst of sweetness. Add a squeeze of lime juice to tie the flavours together
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Make fine powder from pomegranate peel and add it to cookie batter to boost the nutrient content of the cookie without affecting its taste in a significant way,
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Make fine powder from pomegranate peel and add it to cookie batter to boost the nutrient content of the cookie without affecting its taste in a significant way,
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