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A handful of fresh pomegranate seeds as an afternoon bite
A handful of fresh pomegranate seeds is an afternoon bite eaten as fruit. It is supportive and not a substitute for a doctor.
Pomegranate by the handful
Fresh pomegranate seeds, jewel-red and a little tart, need no sugar and no blender. A handful in the afternoon is the snack.
The fruit is supportive food. Juice in a tall glass is easier to overdo, and neither the seeds nor the juice is a substitute for a doctor.
Ingredients
- A handful of fresh pomegranate seeds
- A small brass bowl
- A wooden board for seeding the fruit
How to prepare
- Cut the pomegranate and loosen the seeds into the bowl. Pick out white pith.
- Set aside one handful and keep the rest covered in the fridge for the next day.
How to use
- Eat the handful in the afternoon as fruit.
- Chew the seeds. Do not drink them as juice.
- Stop at a handful rather than finishing the whole fruit in one sitting if it is large.
Helpful habits
- A ripe fruit feels heavy for its size and the seeds look plump, not dry.
- Salt and chaat masala are not required for this bite.
Precautions
- A handful is the snack. A large juice is a different, sweeter drink.
- The seeds can stain cloth and fingers. That is harmless, but rinse the board.
- This is supportive only and not a substitute for a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a handful?
- What fits loosely in one palm, a small bowl, not the whole large fruit if you are already full.
Is packaged juice the same?
- No. This bite is fresh seeds. Packaged juice is often sweeter and larger.
Can I eat the white pith?
- The snack is the seeds. The bitter white pith can be picked out. This is supportive fruit, not a substitute for a doctor.
