The pomegranate’s jewel-like seeds, delicious tart-sweet taste and powerful healing properties have made them a coveted fruit for centuries. Previous generations believed pomegranate could aid in everything from curing illness to increasing fertility. If these claims don’t have much scientific backing, plenty of research has proven pomegranate is an incredibly healthful, nutrient-packed food.

Ruby-red pomegranate seeds may be small in stature but they pack a big punch, both nutritionally and in terms of tart-sweet flavor. They add bright pops of color and bursts of tart-sweet flavor to everything, from yogurt parfaits to salads and grain dishes and all manner of desserts.

Ancient grains have been growing in popularity in the last few decades. You can now find them stocked in traditional grocery stores and popping up on the menus of restaurants across the world. These grains often have a long and storied history, having been consumed and cultivated for thousands of years in various countries before their ultimate popularity in the modern world.