Pomegranate or Anar juice is sparkling red or pink in colour and sweet-tart in flavour.
Pomegranate juice is packed with the goodness of
- Vitamin E and Vitamin C
- B Vitamins which keep the nervous system and immune system strong and also help the brain function optimally
- fiber which aids proper digestion, protects the heart and helps reduce a child’s risk of developing diabetes
- potassium which helps to reduce muscle aches and growing pains
- iron which is required for the body to produce haemoglobin and gives red blood cells the ability to carry oxygen through the blood
- folate which gives the body the ability to produce and maintain brand new cells
- helps children maintain a healthy weight as it is low in calories
- contains antioxidants, a natural way to fight the common cold
It is said to help in curing inflammations, digestive problems, controlling fever and diarrhea, elimination of intestinal worms and a cure for dental problems.
Precautions to be taken while giving pomegranate juice
There is a risk of choking by pomegranate seeds and all precautions should be taken to strain the seeds away from the juice before giving it to the child. The juice can be given to a baby as young as eight months old, though a look out should be kept for any allergic reaction and if you are unsure, consult your paediatrician.
Healthy Pomegranate Juice
Little hands need to be kept busy. Why not let them help you take out the juice of a pomegranate. It’s fun and the reward is a glass of delicious juice.
Things you need
Pomegranate
Knife
Food grade ziploc plastic packet
Wooden rolling pin
Glass
Strainer
Method
Cut the pomegranate and remove the seeds.
Place the seeds in the ziploc packet, flatten it, removing all the air in it and closing it tightly.
Lay it flat on the kitchen counter and roll the rolling pin over the seeds in the packet.
Keep rolling till you see the seeds have been removed of all their juice and pulp.
Still in the packet, collect the seeds in one corner and pour the juice out through a strainer into a glass.
Drink it as is or add some rock salt.
Enjoy
This recipe is by Shivani Khanna
All pictures are personal images of Sttudio 292
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