I always wondered what a Pomegranate was.  Ace picks them up in the grocery store and says “Apple!”  That’s about all I know about pomegranates until recently.

Did you know that 100% pomegranate juice by POM Wonderful has extremely high levels of anti-oxidants?

Well, first I should explain what an anti-oxidant is…but since I am not a scientist, I will quote the POM Wonderful website:

Every day, your body is exposed to free radicals, unstable molecules that can damage the cells in your body in a process often referred to as oxidative stress. Where do they come from? Everywhere. Not only does your body produce them as part of normal metabolism, there are also many external sources such as air pollution, alcohol, pesticides, sunlight, tobacco smoke, drugs and fried foods. Even our stressful lifestyles are related to excess oxidative stress. That’s where antioxidants come in. Antioxidants are scavengers that neutralize free radicals. Although your body produces its own antioxidants, they are often insufficient to protect against the total oxidative stress we all experience. In fact, scientists have already linked free radicals to many different types of diseases. Consuming a diet rich in natural antioxidants, like those that come from fruits and vegetables, may help protect against free radical damage.

When I first tasted POM Wonderful my mouth exploded with a burst of sweet and tart.  At first I was not sure if I liked it or not.  It was different.  Different than anything I have ever tasted.  The flavor was extreme!  It was not watered down.  It was for sure 100% pomegranate juice!

After I drank the first bottle, I found myself craving the second bottle.  And then the third…and finally the fourth! (They only sent me 4 bottles to review)

I drank 4 oz per day (1/2 bottle) every morning for 8 days. And I do have to admit that I felt better.  I’m not sure if it was the POM juice making me feel better or just the fact that I knew I was putting something good into my body.  Either way…I liked it, and it’s effects on my life!

If you would like to try some POM Wonderful you can most likely find it in your local grocery store, or you can visit the POM Wonderful Website to find a distributor near you.

The POM Wondeful Webiste also has many recipes to use the POM Wonderul juice to make all kinds of tasty treats.   I want to try the POM Velvet Cupcakes with POM Cream Cheese Frosting…!!

Disclaimer: POM Wonderful supplied me with 4 bottles of their juice to review.