It caused more trouble in the Greek underworld, a long time ago…

Once upon a time Persephone was kidnapped by Hades and taken off to live in the Underworld as his wife. Bum deal. Anyway, Persephone wanted to return above ground, but Hades tricked her into eating six pomegranate seeds, which meant that she was condemned to spend six months in the Underworld every year. Her mother Demeter (goddess of the harvest) mourned while she was away, which explains why nothing grows for half of the year. And that’s why have seasons. Apparently.

Anyway, the serious bit about pomegranates.

There’s been a bit of fuss about them recently, mainly because they’re pretty darned healthy. If you want the specifics, this is because they’re high in polyphenols, which are a type of antioxidant that help our bodies fight those nasty free radicals. No wonder they’re popular. Anyway, if you’re after anymore of these polythingies, have the following for your tea – peanuts, green or white tea, red wine, olive oil, dark chocolate and lots of fruit and veg.