PERSIMMON

     The origin of persimmon dates back to ancient China. Destiny came in 1880 when an American guide brought Japanese native persimmons to Washington, DC. Persimmons are now grown in California, where hundreds of different varieties are grown. This bright orange peel is a great source of vitamin C and a great source of vitamin A, which is rich in dietary fiber.

 

Types :

Hachiya :
     This type of persimmon is acorn-shaped and astringent because of its high tannin content. Hachiya persimmons are best to eat when ripe or overripe. They have glossy, deep orange-red skin and dark yellow flesh with black streaks. They have few or no seeds.

Fuyu :
     This type of persimmon is tomato-shaped and non-astringent, so a person can eat them when they are still hard or under-ripe. Their skin is deep orange and they have light orange flesh. They have few or no seeds.

 

Nutrition :

One Persimmon Fruit Contain :

• Calories : 118
• Carbs : 31gm
• Fat : 0.3gm
• Fiber : 6gm
• Protein : 1gm

Vitamin & Minerals :

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B2
• Folate
• Potassium
• Copper
• Manganese
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus 

 

Benefits :

Heart Health :
     Persimmons help keep blood vessels clean and reduce the risk of heart disease. Atherosclerosis refers to atherosclerosis and stenosis, and one study found that persimmons are rich in fiber, antioxidants and minerals that are part of an atherosclerotic diet.

Eye Health :
     Helps maintain eye health with closed eyes. One serving contains more than half of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, which is important for vision. In addition, persimmon peel is rich in lutein, which is known to prevent eye diseases.

Diabetes Prevention :
     Persimmon peel contains flavonoids with proven anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties. They prevent the development of advanced glial end products (AGEs), which are harmful compounds that form when proteins or fats combine with blood sugar. AGEs are associated with the onset of diabetes and the long-term health effects of diabetes.

Anti-inflammatory :
     Persimmons have anti-inflammatory properties. Studies in rats have shown that the antioxidant properties of persimmons can reduce inflammation and tissue damage, and the vitamin C content of persimmons contributes to its anti-inflammatory effects. Vitamin C has been linked to reducing the effects of various diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and prostate cancer.

Boosts Brain Health :
     Persimmons contain a natural compound called fisetin, an antioxidant that has many benefits for the brain. Fisetin improves long-term memory, prevents neurological dysfunction, and prevents age-related declines in cognitive function.

Reduce Risk Of Osteoporosis :
     Persimmon leaves contain beneficial herbs that can help with a variety of ailments. A recent study investigated its potential for bone health and found that persimmon leaf polysaccharide inhibits gene expression in osteoclasts, cells involved in bone destruction.