Days of the Month

     Did you know that November is "National Pomegranate Month?"  Well, it is!!  Have you and your children ever shared a pomegranate?  Our family loves pomegranates and think they are a ton of fun to eat.     
     The name "pomegranate" come from the Latin pomum (apple) and granatus (seeded)--Seeded Apple!  Pomegranates are native to Southwest Asia, but are now cultivated in California and Arizona--primarily for their juice.  Pomegranates are considered berries and the edible part of the fruit is its seeds--called arils.  Pomegranates have been so valued throughout history that they are even mentioned in the Bible multiple times.  The Israelites were promised pomegranates in Deut 8 : 6-9

"Observe the commands of the Lord your God, walking in His ways

and revering Him.  For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land--a land
with streams and pools of water, with springs flowing in the valleys and hills;
a land with wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil
and honey; a land where bread will not be scarce and you will lack nothing;
a land where the rocks are iron and you can dig copper out of the hills."

     Pomegranates are not only delicious, but their seeds and juice also have many health benefits; including the ability to help inhibit viral infections, antibacterial effects against dental plaque and the ability to help reduce heart disease factors!!  All this from one red, round, delicious fruit.  Pick up a pomegrante and enjoy a seasonal and unique treat with your family!