Published on: 3/13/2018IST

Jyoti Negi Last updated on: 3/13/2018, Permalink

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Did you know that some theorists believe that the pomegranate, and not the apple, was the fruit of knowledge forbidden to Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden?¹Thankfully, pomegranates are no longer forbidden to us – not even to the diabetics among us. It is in fact good for diabetics² and people with heart problems.³

Here are two pomegranate smoothie recipes from two of our experts.

1. Pomegranate Mint Smoothie

As per Ayurveda, pomegranates are good for normalizing all the three doshas of kapha, pitta, and vata and especially cooling for those with a pitta dosha imbalance. They nourish the blood tissue (rakta dhatu) and strengthen the liver. But because the fruit also has a drying effect, people with a dominant vata dosha should not consume too much.

Ingredients

• 1 handful of organic pomegranate seeds
• 2–4 mint leaves
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

• Blend the pomegranate seeds with water in a blender until smooth.
• Garnish with the mint leaves.

2. Pomegranate And Yogurt Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 pomegranate juice, 6 oz approx.
• 1½ cup yogurt
• ½ red grapefruit, juiced
• ¼ cup kale, chopped
• 2 sage leaves

Instructions

• In a blender, add pomegranate juice, yogurt, the red grapefruit juice, chopped kale, and sage leaves.
• Blend well and drink up!