A bright berry of a rich orange color can be found under different names. This is a Chinese peach, and a plum of the gods, and a winter cherry. Such affectionate names can only give a truly valuable and tasty gift of nature. This berry is especially appreciated because it ripens closer to winter - at a time when sources of natural vitamins and nutrients are becoming less and less. What is the benefit of persimmon for beauty and health, why should it be included in the diet?
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The nutritional value of persimmons
The popularity of persimmons is due to its composition. This is a kind of complex of vitamins, minerals and trace elements in one bottle: potassium, phosphorus, calcium, tannins, vitamins of groups A, C and P, fructose and glucose, malic and citric acids, carotene, on which visual acuity depends. And this is only a small part. A large amount of iron contained in the "heart apple" cures anemia, and magnesium helps get rid of heart pain. Another useful property of persimmons is the presence of pectin, which normalizes the digestive processes and has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract as a whole. Only the bright color of the berry can improve mood and relieve spleen, to say nothing of what happens to the body when the mouth turns out to be juicy and sweet, albeit a little astringent pulp?
One of the varieties of berries - persimmon "korolek". Useful properties are similar, but the difference is only in taste. Ordinary persimmons need to be frozen or, conversely, kept warm to make the taste more delicate and soft, and you can eat the "bead" immediately after harvesting. In addition, the "king" flesh is darker, with a brown tint.
Contraindications to the use of persimmons
The beneficial properties of persimmons for the body are numerous, but with all its advantages, the berry has some contraindications. First of all, these are disorders of the pancreas, problems with the intestines and stomach, requiring medical supervision and treatment, and diabetes mellitus. Of course, giving up persimmons is completely optional, you just need to limit its amount to one fruit per day. You also need to pay attention that persimmons are part of the persimmon, so it can not be included in the diet of children under the age of 3 years, as this can adversely affect the condition and functioning of the intestine.
Useful properties of persimmons for weight loss
Persimmon is an ideal dietary product. It has a minimum of calories, but even after a few pieces, hunger dulls. Just keep in mind that the berry should be ripe and without an astringent taste, otherwise an excess of tannin can slow down the motility of the stomach and provoke constipation. Persimmon is best combined with sour-milk products, but in general it can be included in the menu in any form and in a variety of dishes - from sweet pastries to salads and stews.
