A persimmon, one of the healthy fruits
The world has a variety of fruits that some tastes similar even though they come from different trees. If you have tasted the tropical fruit called pawpaw, you will find out that it tastes somehow exactly like the yellowish fruit known as the persimmon.
The
persimmon fruit has an interesting history dating back over two thousand years. The sweet, tasty, and juicy fruit tree belongs to the ‘Ebenaceae family’, which is a family of flowering plants from Ericales, by different names, such as
persimmon, lotus, or Kako.
The
persimmon fruit, which is often seen in the winter, according to health
professionals, is an excellent fruit to consume during the cold season because
it is rich in carotenoids -vitamin A, and vitamin C, which promote stronger
immune defenses, tissues, and mucous membranes after cold attacks.
The slightly
astringent persimmon is a natural nutrient that is very good for health, and
from an article I read recently, the fruit can:
It is very
high in potassium, magnesium, and sodium, which support the heart muscle, and iron,
which supplies the blood with oxygen. The strength of blood vessels, their
elasticity, and normal functions are supported by vitamins C, and persimmon has
a slight diuretic effect.
Persimmon is
not only useful for the kidneys but also for those with high blood pressure and
edema, and the fruit can prevent them. The dried persimmons are often used in
treating hypertension.
A delicious lotus seed soup
Through
research, it has been revealed that the persimmon can do an excellent job even with
Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, let alone other bacilli and
viruses. Moreover, a mixture of persimmon juice with warm water is an excellent
gargle for a sore throat during colds.
For
indigestion, the persimmon fruit is high-quality pectin
in the most digestible form. That is why it is recommended in various
diets aimed at solving gastrointestinal problems. It is good for peptic
ulcer disease, for gastritis with high acidity - there is very little acid in
it, and it does not irritate the walls of the stomach.
Persimmon
contains such a valuable trace element as iodine, which is good for thyroid
problems. With a lack of it in the body, 100 g of persimmons per day can
slightly improve the situation and improve the function of the thyroid gland.
For those
suffering from skin problems, such as pores, acne, and
wrinkles, persimmon can be a remedy if you apply it to them in the form of
masks, and the fruit has a lot of beta-carotene, which gives it its bright
color.
Vitamin E is
synthesized from beta-carotene, which is useful for our body, producing the
vitamin of beauty and youth. It also strengthens eyesight and improves
hair condition.
A
hundred grams of persimmon contains only 70 kcal but a large amount of
fiber, which gives a feeling of fullness for a long time. This can be used
during fasting days to reduce excess weight.
In the
persimmons are magnesium and B vitamins that act as a natural stabilizer to
keep one in a happy mood, and the regular consumption of the fruit saves one
from insomnia; calms down nerves, and helps resist stress.
Persimmon is contraindicated for people with diabetes and those who are prone
to it. Despite the low hypoglycemic index, it is capable of dramatically
increasing blood glucose levels.
