Useful properties of persimmons

The tart-sweet taste of the "sunny" berry persimmon in its useful properties may well compete with most berries and fruits. Its useful properties are explained by the most valuable food composition. For example, a persimmon is twice as rich as food fibers and useful microelements, rather than apples. This berry contains a whole complex of antioxidants, a lot of liquid, proteins and carbohydrates, fermenting substances and organic acids. It is also rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and vitamins A, C, P.

One of the main beneficial properties of persimmons, which is especially important for people watching their figure, is that this berry is a dietary product. Persimmon, thanks to the high content of pectin, helps with digestive disorders, accordingly, it is useful in the fight against excess weight. This berry is used in non-traditional medicine for the treatment of stomach diseases.

High sugar content, consisting of glucose and fructose, allows to maintain the proper functioning of the circulatory system and heart, nourishes the heart muscle, without raising the level of glucose in the blood to dangerous. However, diabetic patients with persimmon should not get carried away, as the level of sugar with frequent consumption of this berry may increase slightly.

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This healing properties of persimmons do not end there. They affect many other areas of our body. For example, the high content of persimmon in magnesium reduces the risk of accumulation in the kidney stones, and the presence in this berry vitamin A helps protect the body from the development of cancer tumors. Vitamins P and C, which are also rich in persimmons, strengthen blood vessels. In addition, this fruit has diuretic and tonic properties, positively affects the prostate, which makes it extremely useful for men.

Useful properties of this "solar" berry can be listed and listed. It has a calming effect on the nervous system, reduces pain in the head and increases efficiency. Persimmon is an effective antibacterial agent in the fight against Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli. With a cold and cough, it is useful to gargle with persimmon juice, diluted with water - this will definitely help.

It is recommended to consume persimmon when anemia and beriberi, with Graves' disease. A good therapeutic effect has this berry and in the prevention of brain damage. Using every day just 100 g of this juicy fruit, you can avoid the occurrence of atherosclerosis. It is very useful persimmon to people with cancer, including leukemia.

Healing properties of persimmons can also be used for cosmetic purposes. Face mask from egg white and persimmon pulp will effectively clean the pores and destroy small pimples. In folk medicine, the fresh fruits of this berry are treated with abscesses and boils - it is enough to apply their flesh to the affected area.

It should be noted that persimmon, like many orange fruits( peaches, apricots, melons, mandarins, oranges, carrots) improves skin color and increases the production of substances responsible for sexuality in the human body.

In general, a persimmon has a set of beneficial properties, and therefore a moderate consumption of this berries is recommended for everyone.