Lovely Pomegranates

I discovered these lovely pomegranates in the garden of a nearby temple. They were grown by the nuns there and are a prized part of the garden where a variety of flowers are also grown.

Though pomegranates can be quite sweet, I've never had much patience in eating them! When the fruit is cut open, one encounters a myriad of red seeds. To eat them, one has to separate them from the white pulp membrane they are encased in. It can be very messy! However pomegranates are a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, potassium and antioxidant polyphenols.

Grab one next time you see them in the market!