Get creative with this anti-inflammatory pomegranate toast ideas.
Peanut butter, goat cheese or avocados?
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Photo:Lakshmi: Rob Kim/Getty Images. Recipe: Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh.
Recipe: Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh.
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We begin with the classicPeanut Butter & Pomegranate Toastthat started it all.
Padma’s right, the classic is great.
But alongside its deliciousness, its got a lot of anti-inflammatory prowess.
Pomegranate seeds are absolute rockstars ofhealth promotion.
But the peanut butter doesnt just play a supporting role, it offers its own nutritional goodies.
The drizzle of balsamic vinegar adds a punch of antioxidants from the grape must it’s made from.
And the fresh mint isn’t just there for its fragrant, herbal aroma.
Though this might be the piece de resistance that ties it all together!
But Padma’s final variation is the real wildcard.
The base is an avocado and lemon spread, which she, of course, tops with pom seeds.
But with the addition of zesty spices like smoky paprika and Kashmiri chili powder, comes the delicious fusion.
The bright pomegranate arils provide vitamin C, potassium, fiber and inflammation-crushing antioxidants.
So while pomegranates are still in season, channel your inner Padma and get creative.
Spices and herbs as immune enhancers and anti-inflammatory agents: A review.Journal of Food Bioactives,14.https://doi.org/10.31665/jfb.2021.14266
