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When it comes eating and drinking, the Pomegranate Council in Sonoma, Calif., describes pomegranate as "a new superfood … high in vitamin C and potassium, a great source of fiber and low in calories." The juice has high levels of three different polyphenol antioxidants: tannins, anthocyanins and ellagic acid. That's not to mention the minerals — potassium, folate, copper and phosphorous — this 4,000-year-old fruit boasts.

Its anti-inflammatory properties may help reduce the risk of developing cancer and prevent blood vessel growth.