The bright, rich orange berry can be found under various names. This is a Chinese peach, a plum of the gods, and a winter cherry. Such affectionate names can only give a truly valuable and tasty gift of nature. This berry is especially prized because it ripens closer to winter - at a time when the sources of natural vitamins and nutrients are becoming scarcer. Why is persimmon useful for beauty and health, why should it be included in the diet?
Nutritional value of persimmons
The popularity of persimmon is due to its composition. This is a kind of complex of vitamins, minerals and trace elements in one bottle: potassium, phosphorus, calcium, tannins, vitamins of groups A, C and P, fructose and glucose, malic and citric acids, carotene, on which visual acuity depends. And this is only a small part. A large amount of iron contained in the "heart apple" heals anemia, and magnesium helps to get rid of pain in the heart. Another useful property of persimmon is the presence of pectin, which normalizes digestive processes and has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract as a whole. The bright color of the berry alone is able to improve the mood and get rid of the blues, what can we say about what happens to the body when juicy and sweet, albeit a little astringent, pulp appears in the mouth?
One of the varieties of berries is the "king" persimmon. The beneficial properties are similar, but the difference is only in taste. Ordinary persimmons need to be frozen or, conversely, kept warm to make the taste more tender and soft, and "kinglet" can be eaten immediately after harvest. In addition, the "king" has a darker flesh with a brown tint.
Contraindications to the use of persimmon
The useful properties of persimmon for the body are numerous, but for all its advantages, the berry also has some contraindications. First of all, these are disorders of the pancreas, problems with the intestines and stomach, requiring medical supervision and treatment, diabetes mellitus. Of course, it is not necessary to give up persimmons completely, you just need to limit its amount to one fruit per day. You also need to pay attention to the fact that persimmon contains tannins, so it cannot be included in the diet of children under the age of 3 years, since this can negatively affect the condition and function of the intestines.
Useful properties of persimmon for weight loss
Persimmon is an ideal dietary product. It has a minimum of calories, but even after a few bites, the feeling of hunger dulls. You just need to take into account that the berry must be ripe and without an astringent taste, otherwise an excess of tannin can slow down the peristalsis of the stomach and provoke constipation. Persimmon goes best with dairy products, but in general it can be included in the menu in any form and in a variety of dishes - from sweet pastries to salads and stews.
Useful properties of persimmon for women
"Plum of the Gods" is useful regardless of gender or age, but it is most popular among the fair sex. This is due to the fact that the persimmon contains a large number of components and biologically active substances necessary for planning pregnancy and bearing a healthy baby. For example, persimmon is the fastest way to replenish calcium reserves and cope with anemia without any pharmaceutical preparations. Useful properties during pregnancy make the berry an irreplaceable assistant in maintaining the health and excellent shape of the expectant mother. And it is also an excellent source of beauty, since persimmon can be used to prepare various cosmetics according to folk beauty recipes. You just need to remember that it is possible to include persimmon in the diet only after consulting a doctor and in the complete absence of any allergic reactions to it.
