How to Eat a Pomegranate

Though pomegranates (also known as Chinese apples) have been around a long time, they are just now receiving the praise they deserve thanks to their health benefits. This tasty fruit is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants so it helps defend your body from harmful free radicals which are responsible for conditions like cancer, heart disease and even aging. Vitamin C is great for preventing a cold or reducing its severity and length. So what's the drawback to pomegranates? They're difficult to open and eat but by following these step by step instructions you'll be able to dig in with a spoon in no time.

Step One

Take your pomegranate and place it sideways (with the top facing to the right) on a cutting board away from any walls (as the juice might splatter). Be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting stained just in case.

Step Two

Slice the top of the pomegranate off using a small sharp knife. You'll want to cut at least a half inch away from the top to ensure you get all of the membrane off. You'll know if you cut far enough if you see the pomegranate has six sections.

Step Three

Mark each section as you would a pizza and slice all the way down. This will make it easy to pull them apart.

Step Four

Pull each section apart so they are no longer part of the full pomegranate. Instead you'll now have six separation sections.

Step Five

Fill a bowl of water almost to the top.

Step Six

Take one section at a time, turn upside down so the pomegranate seeds are pointing towards the water and start to pick out the seeds so they drop into the water. If you accidentally get some of the membrane in the water, that's okay. All you have to do is scoop those pieces out of the water with a spoon when you're done. The pomegranate seeds should drop to the bottom of the water making it easy to get the membrane.

Step Seven

Use a colander and the pour the mixture to drain the water. You should be left with only the pomegranate seeds at this point. Simply pour into a bowl and enjoy with a spoon!

Tips:

• Pomegranates are a great snack but they can also be used in salads, yogurt, and even in dessert.
• According to Pom Wonderful, the pomegranate seeds can be placed in the refrigerator for up to seven days. Just make sure you place them in a sealed container first.

Source: PomWonderful LLC.