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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. POMEGRANATES. History of Pomegranates. Pomegranates are mentioned in Egyptian mythology and art and often referred to in the Old Testament of the Bible. The are native to modern day Iran and the Himalayas in northern India. History of Pomegranates.

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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

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  1. Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables POMEGRANATES

  2. History of Pomegranates • Pomegranates are mentioned in Egyptian mythology and art and often referred to in the Old Testament of the Bible. • The are native to modern day Iran and the Himalayas in northern India.

  3. History of Pomegranates • In ancient times pomegranates were carried by desert caravans for their thirst-quenching juices. • By 1416, pomegranates were brown in drier parts of southeast Asia, Malaya, the East Indies, and tropical Africa.

  4. Pomegranates: The Jewel of Autumn • Pomegranate fruit begins to ripen on trees in the autumn. • BE CAREFUL, THOUGH! Pomegranates can be messy and stain clothes! Be sure to wear an apron when eating pomegranates!

  5. Nutrition of Pomegranates • Pomegranates are a “super food” of power: • Vitamin C - boosts our immune system as well as helps in the absorption of Iron in our body • Potassium – essential for proper functioning of the heart, kidney, muscles, nerves, and digestive system • Fiber – aids in digestion

  6. Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables POMEGRANATES

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