Can pomegranate seeds be eaten? What are the effects and functions of pomegranate seeds?

Everyone is familiar with pomegranate seeds, which are the main edible part of the pomegranate fruit. However, when people eat pomegranates, they put the seeds in their mouths, suck its juice, and spit out the remaining seeds. Only a few people like to eat the seeds together. So can pomegranate seeds without juice be eaten? If it can be eaten, what are its functions and effects?

Can pomegranate seeds be eaten?

1. Pomegranate seeds are edible, but they have a hard shell. If people eat them directly, it will increase the burden on the stomach and intestines, and will damage people's gastrointestinal mucosa, easily causing abdominal pain, which is very harmful to human health. Therefore, although pomegranate seeds are edible, they are not suitable for eating directly. They should be processed before consumption.

2. Pomegranate seeds are edible. They contain a large amount of pomegranate polyphenols and some minerals. These substances can promote human metabolism, enhance the body's antioxidant capacity, and nourish delicate skin. However, when people usually eat pomegranate seeds, they should use a wall breaking machine to grind them into powder before eating. They can also fry them, grind them into powder and then take them with warm water.

What are the effects of pomegranate seeds

1. Delay aging and nourish the skin

Although the taste of pomegranate seeds is not as tempting as its juice, it contains a variety of nutrients that are beneficial to the human body, especially pomegranate phenol, flavonoids and vitamins. These substances can enhance the body's antioxidant capacity, remove free radicals in the body, and delay human aging. In addition, pomegranate phenol is also a natural beauty ingredient that can increase people's skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles and spots.

2. Anti-inflammatory and sterilizing

The pomegranate polyphenols contained in pomegranate seeds are a natural medicinal ingredient that can reduce inflammation, kill bacteria, and fight viruses. People usually use it to eliminate oral inflammation, and can also prevent and treat various common diseases such as gastroenteritis and bronchitis. In addition, this substance can also directly act on the human cardiovascular system, prevent the increase of blood pressure and blood lipids, and improve heart function.