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How to Eat a Pomegranate. High in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, a pomegranate gives
you a tasty – and healthy – treat. Enjoy the seeds or juice to benefit from the pomegranate's
heart-healthy antioxidants. You will need A sharp knife A pomegranate A bowl of cool
water A blender and a sieve. Step 1. Use a sharp knife to cut the crown off the top of
the pomegranate. Buy heavy pomegranates with red skin that is thin yet tough and unbroken.
The heavier the pomegranate, the juicier it will be. Step 2. Lightly score the skin of
the pomegranate into quarters. Cut from the crown end to the stem end, being careful to
cut through the skin, but not too deeply. Step 3. Place the pomegranate, crown side
down, in a bowl of cool water for several minutes, and then break it apart. The seeds,
or arils, will sink to the bottom of the bowl. Refrigerate the seeds for up to three days,
or freeze them on a tray in a single layer and keep them in an air-tight container for
up to six months. Step 4. Eat the seeds as they are, or add them to a salad, dessert,
or any other dish for a sweet, tart treat. Step 5. Blend the seeds until they are liquefied,
and then strain the liquid through a sieve for fresh pomegranate juice. Did you know
Ancient myths claimed pomegranates to be a favorite food of the gods.