Pomegranate, the office stress-buster

Pomegranate juice could reduce stress in the workplace, according to research which found that a drink a day resulted in lower stress hormones and blood pressure.

Researchers at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, studied the physiological effect of a daily consumption of 500ml of Pomegreat Pure pomegranate juice over a two-week period.

They found that all 60 volunteers, from a range of working environments, reported being more enthusiastic and less distressed.

Dr Emad Al-Dujaili, who led the study, said: "There is growing evidence that pomegranate juice delivers health benefits." The study was funded by the Pomegreat company.