Many are looking forward to the onset of winter cold, because it is then that persimmons will appear on sale. Most people eat persimmons just because they are delicious, without even realizing how much benefit this fruit brings.
Persimmon is just a storehouse of vitamins and minerals. The bright orange color of the fruit is given by a high content of beta-carotene (vitamin A), which means that the fruit strengthens the eye muscle and restores vision. Also, this vitamin is a natural antioxidant that prevents skin aging and the appearance of wrinkles.
Vitamin C is the first helper of immunity, that is, the use of 1-2 persimmons per day is an excellent prevention of colds.
This delicacy contains almost all the B vitamins, which are responsible for the normal functioning of the nervous system.
Persimmons contain a lot of iron, thanks to which the optimal level of hemoglobin in the blood is maintained. For people suffering from anemia, persimmon will be a good helper in the fight against the disease.
Iodine is an indispensable element for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, and, consequently, the immune and hormonal systems.
Potassium has a beneficial effect on the muscular system, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, and prevents the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.
Magnesium relieves irritability, improves sleep, and ensures the correct functioning of the nervous system.
It is useful for pregnant women to eat persimmons. It prevents the appearance of edema, anemia and hypertension, improves the quality of sleep. But nursing should not be particularly carried away with this fruit, this can lead to digestive upset in the baby.
People suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and diabetes mellitus, the use of persimmons should be strictly limited.
