A persimmon, one of the healthy fruits

The world has a variety of fruits that some taste 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 ago. The sweet, tasty, and juicy fruit tree belongs to the ‘Ebenaceae family’ that 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 natural nutrition 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, 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.

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Through research, it has been revealed 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 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 help 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.