The POM Blogger Q&A: Supplements, Recipes and… POMx Iced Coffee?

After last week's post on pomegranates (Why You Should Eat a Pomegranate Today) I received a lot of emails about pomegranates!

I decided to go straight to the source and direct some of those questions to The POM Blogger.

Pomegranate contains high levels of disease-fighting antioxidants and studies have shown it is beneficial in promoting heart health, prostate health, and proper erectile function. But how is pomegranate useful for weight loss?
By substituting pomegranate juice for sodas, lattes, or imitation juices (juices that don't contain 100% fruit juice), you can reduce your calorie intake AND gain the antioxidant health benefits from drinking pure pomegranate juice.

If you are worried about the calories and carbohydrates in pomegranate juice, just remember that the carbohydrates are from naturally occurring fructose and glucose found in the fresh fruit.

In the United States, fresh pomegranate fruit is only available in supermarkets from October through January. Can I freeze pomegranate seeds?
Yes, absolutely. The arils (arils is the botanical term for a seed with a juice sac surrounding it) of a pomegranate will stay fresh for up to 2 months in the freezer, if stored properly. Proper storage includes making sure the arils are as dry as possible after extracting, then storing them in an airtight container.

You also have a pomegranate supplement called POMx. How does it compare to the fruit or juice?
POMx is a highly concentrated, incredibly powerful blend of all-natural polyphenol antioxidants made from the same pomegranates in POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice. 1 POMx capsule gives you all the antioxidant power of drinking 8 oz of POM Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice a day. To receive the same antioxidants from the fresh fruit, one would need to eat the arils from several pomegranates.

What pomegranate recipe would you recommend for DrillCoach.com readers who workout hard and eat healthily?
I would recommend our Pomegranate and lemon-herb tilapia. At only 253 calories, 36g of protein, and 10g of carbs, this is a great recipe for athletes who need to keep energy up on lean protein.

Last question! What can you tell us about POMx Iced Coffee?
POMx Iced Coffee contains POMx, the same concentrate used in POMx supplements; a daily dose of POMx Iced Coffee gives you the same antioxidants as drinking 8oz of POM Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice a day. Italian-roasted Arabica beans are used, ethically sourced through collaboration with the Rainforce Alliance. POMx Iced Coffee is currently available in NY in 2 flavors: Chocolate and Café au Lait. For more information, visit HealthyBuzz.