Delicious, sweet, soft and juicy persimmon is a favorite delicacy of many. And not in vain, persimmon increases vitality, stops premature aging of the body and improves mood. Persimmon is a seasonal orange-colored berry that ripens in October-December, depending on the variety.
About taste and benefits
Ripe, soft fruits are good for food - they contain less tannin, namely tannin gives persimmon an astringent taste. Unripe persimmon can be put in a dark place for several days and it will "reach" the desired degree of ripeness. You can get rid of the astringent taste if the persimmon is frozen, or, conversely, kept in warm water.
Persimmon is a delicious medicine
Besides the pleasure, persimmons will benefit your body. It is a source of vitamins and minerals. It contains vitamins A, C, P, as well as a large amount of iodine, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium.
Persimmons are rich in antioxidants (beta-carotene, ascorbic acid), which strengthen the immune system, have anti-inflammatory effects, and also block the growth of cancer cells in the body.
Beta-carotene, combined with vitamin C, helps to maintain good vision and improve skin condition. The vitamins C and P contained in persimmon increase the elasticity of blood vessels, which prevents the formation of blood clots, and hence the development of hypertension.
Magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium have a beneficial effect on the work of the heart muscle, support the proper functioning of the nervous system.
Potassium helps to eliminate toxins from the body. Dietary fiber - pectins - normalize bowel function.
Persimmon allows you to provide the body with iodine, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. With a deficiency of vitamins and trace elements contained in persimmon, the nervous system suffers more than others: a person becomes lethargic, irritable, sleep is disturbed, and memory deteriorates.
Not everyone is equally useful
Persimmon is a very tasty berry and therefore in season you want to eat your fill. But even absolutely healthy people should not eat too much persimmon.
1. Persimmons are high in calories: 100 grams contain 60 calories, and they also contain a lot of sugar.
2. It can cause allergies, like many orange-colored vegetables, berries and fruits.
3. This berry, especially unripe, can lead to constipation due to its high tannin content.
Healthy people can eat one or two persimmons every day during the season. Pregnant women, children over 7 years old, people with diabetes mellitus and allergy sufferers can limit themselves to half a persimmon or one small persimmon 2 times a week.
In no case should you eat persimmons after surgery on the abdominal cavity, people suffering from intestinal obstruction, as well as children under 7 years old.
The benefits of ripe persimmons are undeniable. And if you use it correctly, you will not only be healthy, but also happy!
