The tropical flora has given us a lot of juicy fruits, the healing composition of which prevents and fights against many diseases. Among these "natural doctors" and persimmon. The spectrum of its beneficial effects on the human body is so wide that this bright orange berry occupies one of the leading places in the healthy diet.
- Due to its high content of vitamin C, persimmons protect the body from colds and flu. Therefore, in winter, next to honey, lemon and raspberry jam, a place should be reserved for persimmons.
- This berry will also help you with delicate problems. Natural fiber and water contained in "chocolate" fruits have a mild laxative effect on the intestines.
- The juicy tropical fruit will help in the prevention and treatment of kidney diseases and cleanse the liver and the body as a whole from toxins. Persimmons are rich in calcium and potassium and act as an excellent diuretic.
- Persimmon will save hypertensive patients from pressure surges and heart ailments. One of the recipes for the effective use of persimmons suggests mixing the pulp of persimmon with milk and taking this mixture three times a week.
- For those who dream of a slim figure, experts recommend including persimmon in their diet. Like any vegetable or fruit, it has a minimum calorie content and helps to improve metabolic processes in the body.
- Scientists have not yet invented a universal elixir of youth, but nature has presented many helpers in the fight against wrinkles. Persimmon also belongs to them. It is rich in carotene (vitamin A), which is the key to healthy skin. The universal fruit is useful not only to eat, but also to make cosmetic masks from it. One recipe includes persimmon pulp, egg yolk and a few drops of lemon juice.
- The bright orange berry is also rich in magnesium, which is one of the useful building blocks of the nervous and vascular systems, and helps to cope with stress and insomnia.
- Persimmon is a natural immunomodulator and energy source. It is useful for athletes with high physical activity, as well as in the prevention and treatment of hemophilia, cancer and other dangerous diseases.
- Persimmons should not be consumed by people who have undergone surgery on the abdominal organs. The substance tannin, found in astringent persimmons, can contribute to intestinal obstruction.
- People with gastritis should choose persimmons with caution. Due to its astringent properties, this berry can negatively affect the stomach and provoke another attack. If the desire to eat persimmons is great, you should choose soft, "chocolate" fruits.
- Due to the increased concentration of sucrose, persimmon should not be carried away by patients with diabetes mellitus.
A balance in the confrontation between the benefits and harms of persimmons can still be found. Persimmons can and should be included in the diet, but in moderation.
