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Article: Peeling healthy goodness from the pomegranate
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- Jerusalem Post
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- November 2, 2008
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KARIN KLOOSTERMAN, ISRAEL21c
Jerusalem Post
11-02-2008
Headline: Peeling healthy goodness from the pomegranate
Byline: KARIN KLOOSTERMAN, ISRAEL21c
Edition; Daily
Section: Economics
Page: 15
Sunday, November 2, 2008 -- Rich in antioxidants, the pink ruby red nuggets of pomegranate seeds can keep cholesterol levels naturally low, and like a fine glass of red wine, the fruit keeps blood platelets healthy. Mentioned in the Bible, pomegranates are delicious and fun to eat - especially for children who enjoy pulling the fruit-covered seeds from the leathery skin. But time-challenged adults, and seniors with less dexterity, find removing the fruit from its bitter "packaging" a drawback to eating it ...