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Who should absolutely not eat persimmon: beneficial properties
03.02.2023 03:00
Updated: 13.04.2023 20:00
Persimmon is a favorite delicacy for millions of people.
This berry has an excellent composition and useful properties. However, there are situations when it should be excluded from your diet, because it can be dangerous.
Beneficial properties
Persimmon contains:
- Iodine.
- Magnesium.
- Manganese.
- Iron.
- Calcium.
- Vitamins of different groups.
If we consider the beneficial properties, then persimmon provides prevention against the thyroid gland, vitamin deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.
Among other positive properties of persimmon, we can highlight:
- calms the nervous system;
- restores normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
- strengthens blood vessels, strengthening the cardiovascular system;
- has a mild effect on the stomach. Therefore, it can be consumed by people with gastrointestinal disorders and ulcers;
- increases brain performance due to its rich vitamin content;
- supports digestion.
Persimmons are extremely beneficial, but it is important to remember to consume them wisely. The berry can be both beneficial and dangerous for the body.
In what situations should you avoid eating persimmons?
Many people forget that persimmon contains a large amount of natural sugars. Therefore, people who suffer from diabetes should avoid eating persimmon.
Do not forget about the high carbohydrate content. They saturate the body and can negatively affect the condition in acute stages of pancreatitis. Also, people with pancreatic problems should refrain from consumption. And most importantly, people after abdominal surgery should not eat persimmon.
Unripe persimmon
It's a slightly different story if we consider unripe persimmon. Some people love it, completely forgetting about its negative properties. If the persimmon is unripe, it is contraindicated for people who suffer from constipation or hemorrhoids.
Ripe persimmon improves the condition of the gastrointestinal tract, as it contains fiber and pectin. If we consider unripe fruits, the effect of consumption will be the opposite. Unripe persimmon overloads the gastrointestinal tract and provokes many problems, worsening the general condition.
People with kidney or bladder diseases should consume persimmons with caution. The thing is that persimmons have a diuretic effect, and in case of diseases, such a property can increase the overall load on the body, and this will provoke a lot of undesirable consequences.
Rules for eating persimmon
You should always approach the consumption of persimmon responsibly, then there will be benefit, not harm. You can remember a few rules:
1. You can't consume the fruit more than 3 times a week. Excess of active substances can provoke undesirable consequences in the body.
2. Persimmons should be fresh. Many people continue to eat them even if various damages appear on the fruits.
3. Persimmon should not be consumed on an empty stomach. It has a rich and nutritious composition, which can overload the organs of the gastrointestinal tract.
4. Regular consumption may cause abdominal pain and other unpleasant sensations. Also, there are frequent situations when persimmon causes intestinal obstruction.
If you consume persimmon in moderation, there will be no negative consequences. However, it is worth considering contraindications, which are not identified by specialists by chance.
