Pomegranate Polyphenols

 Pomegranate contains a rich supply of polyphenols, many of which have inhibitory effects upon various cancers. A fairly recent review article noted that pomegranate had anticancer effects in test tube studies, in living animals, and in clinical trials. Anti-cancer activities included fighting the proliferation of cancer cells, inhibiting the spread of cancers (metastatic properties), and inhibiting invasive activities. The research summary discusses the role of pomegranate in breast, prostate, lung, colon, skin, and liver cancers. The article concludes, "All parts of the fruit were reported to have therapeutic activity including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherogenic, anti-diabetes, hepato (liver) protective and antioxidant activity, etc."

References:

Link to Article on pomegranate and cancers in Oncology Reviews.

The Skin of the Potato

     The skin of a potato contains 50% of the antioxidant activity of the entire potato. The fiber in the skin also slows digestion and lowers the glycemic value. Unfortunately, commercial potatoes are treated with anti-sprouting compounds which both toxic and nutritional antagonists. The link below tells the story of one young girl's discovery of an anti-sprouting agent used on potatoes.

My Potato Project; The Importance of "Organic"