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Diospyros I wish to apply. Both interpretations are correct, because a persimmon, whose benefit and harm have been known for many centuries, is incredibly tasty and as bright as a flame.
Today, the qualities of fruits are judged not only by their appearance and sweetness, but also on the basis of their biochemical composition, nutritional value and ability to influence health.
How useful
persimmon is, like many fruits, like persimmon for the honey-sweet taste of melting mellow pulp. On average, ripe fruit gains up to 15.5% sugar, but in addition to carbohydrates, it contains:
- 0.5% protein;
- 0.4% fat;
- up to 3% dietary fiber;
- minor amount of organic acids;
- 81.5% moisture.
Carbohydrates rank first in this list. Large orange persimmon provides 10–12% of daily need. How many calories in persimmon?100 grams contains 67 kcal, which is less than 5% of the daily value.
Persimmon - a storehouse of such important for human substances as vitamins C, A, E, PP, and B.
The average fruit fills the body's needs for vitamin A, beta-carotene and ascorbic acid by almost a quarter. What else is useful persimmon? A rich mineral composition, the main place in which is iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and sodium.
Knowing the composition of the fruit, you can eat persimmon with or without harm to health, enjoying it as an excellent fruit dessert.
Useful properties of persimmon
The therapeutic properties of persimmon are determined by a high concentration of vital vitamins, macro- and microelements, as well as an abundance of sugars and fiber.
Vitamin C is extremely important as an element of redox reactions occurring in the body. Ascorbic acid is a source of energy and a natural antioxidant that protects cells from premature aging and destruction. A deficiency of this substance negatively affects the immune defense and the state of the blood vessels, leads to chronic fatigue, lethargy and makes the body vulnerable to all kinds of infections.
Vitamin A and beta-carotene in response:
- for skin health;
- for visual acuity;
- for the functioning of the reproductive system;
- for immunity.
Vitamins E and B play an important role in the beneficial properties of persimmon, contributing to the speedy regeneration of the skin of the hair, supporting the health of the nervous system.
Magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and calcium, like other trace elements, are needed by the body. They are involved in the processes that take place in the urinary and nervous system, in bones, tendons and other tissues. Phosphorus supports mental activity. What is useful persimmon is the iron content, which determines the quality of the blood.
Fiber activates the gastrointestinal tract, helps the intestine to effectively get rid of toxins and toxins. Carbohydrates contained in persimmon quickly saturate, providing the body with a powerful charge of energy.
This is most important during rehabilitation after illness and following a low-calorie diet. Persimmon and beneficial properties of the fruit can be successfully used:
- for the prevention of eye diseases;
- for iron deficiency anemia;
- as a mild natural diuretic;
- as an excellent antidepressant, mood-enhancing, and anti-depression;
- for constipation and other digestive disorders.
When applied externally, fruit pulp softens the skin, saturates it with energy and nutrients, relieves puffiness and improves the complexion.
Medicinal properties of persimmon during pregnancy
If there are no contraindications, the persimmon will support the woman who is expecting the baby. The ripe, full of vitamins and microelements fruits contain everything necessary to:
- strengthen the immune system of the expectant mother;
- increase blood hemoglobin;
- remove excess fluid, eliminating swelling and delicately normalizing blood pressure;
- improve mood and eliminate the risk of developing depressive states;
- strengthen the bone system of the fetus and mother;
- take care of the heart and vessels;
- protect the body against colds and seasonal viral infections;
- to prevent constipation and establish a regular chair.
Thanks to the sweetness and abundance of dietary fiber, Persimmon during pregnancy quickly nourishes, relieves hunger and morning sickness. Regular consumption of a couple of fruits a day helps to quickly normalize bowel movements.
Ripe, soft fruits eliminate constipation. If the persimmon knits, it, on the contrary, strengthens and even stops diarrhea.
Contraindications to the use of persimmon
Both the benefits and harms of persimmons depend on the inherent properties of the fruit. Rough fiber not only helps cleanse the body. The excessive use of persimmon can lead to the fact that dietary fiber that accumulates in the intestine, compacted and clogged it. Obstruction is most likely from the abuse of unripe fruits. You should not eat such a persimmon with a tendency to constipation.
Persimmon is contraindicated when it comes to gastritis, colitis and other diseases of the digestive tract in the acute stage. Unripe persimmon is the cause of stomach heaviness, pain and difficulty with defecation. When individually predisposed minerals in the fruit can cause the formation of kidney stones.
And although allergy to persimmon is not common, before you enter it into the diet, it is better to make sure that there are no skin and respiratory reactions. It is especially important to know in advance that there is no harm from persimmon during pregnancy, it will not worsen the health of an infant or child older than 3 years old who first tries this tasty and healthy fruit.
