Why is persimmon useful?
Chocolate persimmon
Dried persimmon
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🔗I have always loved experiments. Therefore, when my husband brought two bright orange fruits into the house, I was interested not so much in the taste of the fruit as in its seeds - what if they sprout and a tree with such fruits will show off at home? And the bones went to the ground to coexist with Benjamin's ficus.
The fruits themselves turned out to be astringent before screaming and their song was sung - they unconditionally went to the trash can. Only a few years later, when a school friend who was visiting us again brought this "nonsense" into the house (that's what I called it then), did we learn the real taste of the food of the gods - persimmon.
Diaspyros, which means food of the gods in Latin, today has about 500 varieties. Most of them grow in tropical areas, and only a few in temperate climates. Meanwhile, every year persimmons are becoming more and more popular among our population.
Why is this fruit useful and how, apart from its characteristic bright orange color, attracts such a number of consumers?
Usually, persimmons are eaten as a self-sufficient fruit. Some people prefer to pour it over with lemon juice, add cream or sugar.
Persimmon fruits contain up to 25% glucose and sucrose, in addition, it also contains vitamins C and P, provitamin A, malic and citric acid, a lot of iron, calcium, copper, manganese and potassium. That is why persimmon is an irreplaceable fruit in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. In addition, according to Health Scout reports, persimmons outpace even apples in the fight against atherosclerosis. And although there is more copper and zinc in apples, this fruit excels in sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron content. And the dietary fiber in persimmon is an order of magnitude more than in apples.
And also, due to the presence of iron, persimmon is used in the treatment of anemia, the magnesium contained in it helps to remove sodium salts from the body and relieve the kidneys. Due to its bright orange color, persimmon fruits contain a high percentage of beta-carotene, which is a very powerful antioxidant substance that can fight free radicals that destroy cellular structures, thereby combating the signs of aging in our skin. It should be noted that there is more of it in persimmons than in tomatoes, pumpkin and bell peppers.
The astringent properties of persimmons are explained by the presence of pectin in it, a substance responsible for the functioning of our digestive system. That is why this fruit is simply irreplaceable in case of indigestion, as well as other stomach ailments.
As for the vitamin properties of the fruit, the vitamin A contained in the persimmon protects against cancer, while vitamins C and P reduce the fragility of blood vessels. Scientists and doctors have proven that people who eat a lot of fruits and vegetables containing beta-carotene significantly reduce the risk of lung cancer, which is especially important for heavy smokers.
Nutritionists strongly recommend this fruit to workaholics, and today almost everyone can boast of such a diagnosis, as it calms the nervous system and increases efficiency. Persimmon pulp has a bactericidal effect against E. coli and hay bacillus, as well as Staphylococcus aureus.
Meanwhile, persimmon itself has a diuretic effect. This is its most important property, which makes it literally a drug in cardiology.
It is useful to drink a little - 70 - 100 ml - of warm milk soon after having a snack of persimmon.Your kidneys will thank you for that.
Despite the high content of nutrients, due to the large amount of glucose with persimmon, people who have diabetes should be careful. In addition, experts warn that for a small number of people this oriental fruit is very insidious - overeating it, you can get intestinal obstruction.
Doctors do not advise those who have had stomach surgery for ulcers or intestines, or whose digestive system works sluggishly and often have constipation, to get involved in fruit. In addition, persimmon is dangerous for people with the so-called adhesive disease - it often occurs after large and complex operations on the stomach or intestines and other abdominal organs. Such caution is explained by the presence of tannin in the persimmon, which has such an astringent property that after consuming persimmons, intestinal obstruction develops. That is why trying the fruits of persimmon for the first time, you should not get carried away with them until you "lose your pulse." If in doubt - to eat or not - eat a little. It is better to check your body once for the tolerance of the oriental fruit, than then go to the doctors creaking your soul. Well, no doubt, use only ripe and sweet fruits, unripe and viscous more often cause obstruction.
Well, if it just so happens that a raw fruit is really contraindicated for you, you shouldn't be upset, because you can make a lot of not only healthy, but also very interesting dishes from it. So, for example, puréed persimmon pulp can be mixed with cream cheese, orange juice, honey and a pinch of salt - you get a rather unusual
dressing for salads.Treat yourself and your loved ones on the weekend
fruit salad, to which be sure to add persimmon. Put one apple, one banana, cut into small slices in a salad bowl and add one orange slices. Cut one large persimmon into 4-5 pieces. Mash another very ripe chocolate persimmon, mix everything. Chill before serving. You can also add 2-3 tablespoons of whipped cream or ice cream on top.
Festive Persimmon Chicken Recipe:You will need 4 chicken breast fillets, 1 egg, 150 g of field salad, 10 tbsp. l. coconut, flour, 1 persimmon, 4 slices of pineapple, pepper, 5 tbsp. l. yogurt, 250 g strawberries, vegetable oil, sugar, 2 tbsp. l. milk, lemon and orange juice, 1/2 tsp. mustard, nutmeg. Cut the meat into strips and, season with salt and pepper, roll in flour. Beat the egg with milk and dip the pieces of meat first in this mixture, and then, roll them in the coconut flakes, fry in oil (3 minutes). Arrange the whole salad on plates. Dice the pineapple. Cut the persimmon into slices. Cut the strawberries in half and put them with the persimmon and pineapple to the salad. Mix yogurt, vegetable oil, juices, mustard. Season with salt, pepper, sugar, nutmeg and drizzle over the salad. Add chicken and sprinkle with shavings.
And persimmon is also a great helper for colds and coughs. It is useful to gargle with the juice of one ripe persimmon fruit mixed with 3.5 tbsp. spoons of warm water.
Persimmon can be used in
cosmetic purposes... A mask made of persimmon pulp and egg yolk is simply an indispensable tool for enlarged pores and a tendency to acne. Moreover, persimmon perfectly tones, refreshes and even fights the first signs of skin aging. You should definitely try this mask - I assure you, the effect will be simply amazing! The persimmon is ground on a grater, the gruel is mixed with cream or yolk in equal amounts. Apply for 15-20 minutes, after which the mask is removed with a warm damp swab, and the face is rinsed with cold water. 15-20 masks are prescribed for the course.
Daria Rosena
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