World22 Reasons Pomegranates Are The World's Most Wonderful FruitIt's hard to be loved by so many.By by Miriam BergerBuzzFeed StaffPosted on June 17, 2014, 4:20 pmTwitterFacebookLink 1. It's a truth universally acknowledged — that pomegranates are the world's most wonderful fruit. View this photo on Instagram 2. People all over the world have loved this deliciously red and round beauty for ages. 3. The sweet and tangy fruit is also high in anti-oxidants and jam packed with 50% of the recommended daily dose of Vitamin C. 4. Yes, pomegranates can be a bit strenuous to open and quick to stain anything they touch. View this photo on Instagram 5. (Even Martha couldn't help but make a mess.) Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. But ultimately their allure is just too hard to resist. 7. Pomegranates are a great conversation starter. There are endless theories about the best way to de-seed it. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. Some say you should slice the fruit in half, give the sides a little massage — Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF — and then whack it with all the love you've got. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Others swear by the style of slicing off the end — Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF — gently slicing the sides — Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF — and then submerging what's left in water to set the seeds free. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. No matter your de-seeding style, the end result is the same: You get to bask in the fruit's mouth-watering glory. View this photo on Instagram 11. Pomegranates were born to make the world better — so add the seeds to just about any dish. 12. Like hummus on toast. 13. And homemade yogurt parfait. View this photo on Instagram 14. Don't forget drinks, of any persuasion. View this photo on Instagram 15. Pomegranates also pair well with salad greens. View this photo on Instagram 16. And can top off any dessert. View this photo on Instagram 17. Really, they taste great with just about anything, from chicken to rice to beans. View this photo on Instagram 18. Because what makes pomegranates so wonderful is that everyone loves them. View this photo on Instagram 19. Sure, pomegranates have become a bit fetishized these days, with everything from juice to jelly beans on display. View this photo on Instagram 20. But on the plus side, there are now many more ways to get your pomegranate fix. View this photo on Instagram 21. And there's nothing more wonderful (and good for you) in life than a freshly-squeezed cup of ripe pomegranate juice. 22. So embrace your love for the world's most wonderful fruit. View this photo on Instagram