During the autumn-winter period, we are able to enjoy such a useful fruit as a persimmon. Its vitamin-mineral composition significantly exceeds the composition of many other fruits, including apples and bananas, and beneficial properties have a positive effect on the entire body. That is why persimmon, which is also called the "fruit of the gods", it is desirable to eat all year round: during the season - fresh, and at other times - in dried.
What is the use of dried persimmon?
Useful properties of dried persimmon are successfully used in eastern medicine. This fruit is valuable due to such properties:
- improves the condition of the cardiovascular system, makes the vessels more elastic, lowers blood pressure, improves blood circulation;
- promotes the full functioning of the digestive system, improves appetite;
- has anti-inflammatory properties, so persimmon is useful for use in diseases of the respiratory system;
- The use of dried persimmon manifests itself in the fight against cancer, so the fruit is useful in the prevention and treatment of cancer;
- has antiseptic properties, with external application improves wound healing;
- the content of antioxidants in this dried fruit contributes to the removal of free radicals and the prolongation of youthful skin;
- due to the high content of ascorbic acid dried persimmon is indispensable if necessary to increase the body's defenses;
- cares for the health of the eyes, improves eyesight.
The damage of dried persimmons
Dried persimmon, in addition to benefits, can also bring harm, if you do not adhere to such recommendations:
- The fetus can not be consumed by people with anemia, since it interferes with the absorption of iron;
- dried persimmon is not compatible with milk, so these products must be consumed with a break per hour;
- dried fruits should be eaten only after eating, as it can irritate the walls of the stomach;
- you can eat a dried persimmon in a small amount with a diabetes mellitus.
Dried persimmon in the diet
Dried persimmon has many useful properties, however, during diets, this fruit should be eaten with accuracy because of its high calorie content. 100 g of dried fruit contains more than 270 calories, in contrast to a fresh fruit, in which about 55 calories. Some nutritionists during diets suggest replacing the dried persimmon with a supper. However, in order not to gain extra calories, at one time you can eat only 1-2 dry fruits.