PART 1: POMEGRANATE

THE HISTORY OF THE POMAGRANATE

• This ruby red fruit first appeared around 4000 B.C. in the East in areas like Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, etc.
• Can be found in mythology(Greek, Roman, Egyptian, etc.), religion(Judiasm, Islam, Christianity, etc.)
• According to Greek mythology, Hades(god of the afterlife) tempted Persephone(daughter of Demeter)
• with a pomegranate, and when she ate 6 of its red seeds, she became his wife and was forced to live with him
• for 6 months(one for each seed).This explains the seasons.When shes here, not winter, when shes not, winter.

PREPATATION OF A POMAGRANATE

• Take a sharp knife and cut about where the middle is.
• Remove the thin, papery skin that encloses the seed pockets.
• Put half of it in water and carefully remove seeds. They should float to the top.
• Repeat again with the other half, when done skim the seeds from the surface.
• Wash carefully, as they are delicate, and serve on a salad, fruit coctail, etc.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

• Contains no cholesterol or saturated fats
• Boosts immunity, improves circulation, and offers protection from cancers
• Is a great source of vitamin C
• Reduces the risk of heart disease

PART 2: GARLIC

HISTORY OF GARLIC

• Has been found in Ancient Egyptian pyramids & Greek temples.
• In Egypt, the Jewish people were fed garlic to build and maintain strength.
• In Greece, it was used to protect the skin from toxins and poisons.
• In Anciet China and Japan, it was prescribed to life depression.
• In the Middle Ages, it was used to combat the Pleague and other sicknesses.

PREPARATION OF GARLIC

• Peel outer skin off
• Remove thin membrane
• Cut or mince the garlic depending on the recipe
• Use it to flavor and spice up recipes such as meats.

NUTRITION FACTS

• May boost iron metabolism
• Helps or blood vessels expand to keep blood pressure in check.
• Helps regulate the amount of fat cells in our body.
• Is a great source of magnesium
• Can help prevent your blood vessels from being blocked.