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In Season, Colorful, Tartly Sweet, Versatile and delightfully healthy.

“Pomegranates are a good produce choice for December,” says Marisa Moore, a registered dietitian in Atlanta and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. “They’re in peak season, and you can store them in the fridge for up to two months.”

Consider Pomegranate Chutney: easily made & wonderfully flavored:  …try this recipe.

The fruit’s vibrant red seed sacs, which hold a hard kernel surrounded by juice, offer a bit of Vitamin C and potassium, Moore says, and a half-cup serving provides a healthy 3.5 grams of fiber. Thanks to the antioxidants they contain, pomegranates may help fight some cancers and possibly slow the growth of prostate cancer.

Moore suggests adding the tangy-sweet pomegranates seeds to Greek yogurt; tossing them with golden beets, goat cheese and salad greens for a winter salad; or reducing the juice to create a sauce for chicken or pork.   Simply prepare as with cranberries:

• one to two cups in a small sauce pan over low/medium heat until tender;
• add a teaspoon of flower or corn starch then reduce heat to simmer;
• put the lid on & allow to thicken (ten minutes or so);
• add a dash of dry agave & few drops of fresh lemon to enhance robust flavor

Part of the beauty of Stainless Steel cookware is retention of Nature’s Honest nutrients.  ENJOY!

Pomegranate juice is tasty but not as good a choice as the seeds.  Half a cup of juice has [about] 70 calories, just like half a cup of seeds, but most people drink more than half a cup, and eight ounces adds up to [about] 135 calories.  The  juice contains little to no fiber so much is lost without the seed.

To separate seeds from pod, Moore suggests cutting the fruit into quarters and placing the pieces in a bowl of water. “The seeds will fall to the bottom, and the rind and pits will float to the top.”  You can freeze the seeds in an airtight container for up to three months.  Handle them with care; they can stain hands and clothing.

Cook healthy, eat honestly, and thrive…