Persimmon has long been included in the diet of the inhabitants of our country. If a few years ago this berry was considered something exotic, now everything has changed. Doctors and experts advise using it in the required quantities. But not everyone knows what persimmon is useful for and what harm it can do.
The variety of persimmon varieties allows each person to make their own choice. Some of them have an astringent effect and are advised to be lightly frozen in the freezer before use. And other varieties, for example Korolek, have a very pleasant taste without any viscosity. Moreover, each individual persimmon berry contains no more than 60 kcal, based on their mass.
Useful properties of persimmon
Persimmon is a very useful food for the human body. Its role in the restoration and treatment of important body functions cannot be overestimated. Firstly, this is due to the unprecedented calorie content of the berry, only 67 kcal per 100 grams. Therefore, it is a dietary product. Secondly, it contains many vitamins necessary for a person: iodine, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, vitamins of groups A, C, E, PP and others.
Due to the high content of vitamins and minerals, persimmons benefit the human body in the following cases:
1. Prevents aging of skin cells and improves metabolism.
2. It benefits the heart and blood vessels due to its high magnesium content.
3. Protects the body from viruses and strengthens the immune system.
4. Improves the functioning of the thyroid gland, restoring iodine deficiency in the body.
5. It has a beneficial effect on the working activity of a person and increases the tone in the body.
6. Dentists recommend persimmon for those who suffer from bleeding gums.
7. Normalizes blood pressure.
8. Perfectly counteracts the formation of tumors in the human body, thanks to tannins in its composition.
9. Contains normal human mental state due to the content of vitamin PP, and helps with stressful situations and various disorders of the nervous system.
10. Due to the high iron content, it is indicated for patients with respiratory diseases and anemia.
11. It has a restorative effect in case of intestinal disorders, and a strengthening effect in case of diarrhea and diarrhea.
12. Reduces the likelihood of kidney stones and removes various salts from them.
13. Possesses diuretic properties, while not removing useful potassium from the body.
14. In case of enlarged pores on the face, various cosmetic masks are used.
The above useful properties of persimmon are common to all people of different age groups. But in addition to being useful, it can cause minor harm to the body. Therefore, persimmon should not be taken with diabetes mellitus and various diseases of the stomach. It is also contraindicated in children under the age of 1 year; people suffering from constipation and breastfeeding mothers before the baby is three months old.
