The persimmon – the fruit of a good mood

If you include this orange fruit in your daily menu, with its sunny color and pleasant taste, it will give you energy, save you from a bad mood and keep you in excellent health.

A source of pleasure

The persimmon, also known as persimmon, is a natural antidepressant and is able to relieve nervous tension.

By consuming this fruit, a person can much more easily overcome seasonal depression and would be much more productive and inspired to work, despite the gray and gloomy weather at the end of November.

In the Persian language, this exotic fruit means “date plum”. Because the taste of the persimmon is very similar to the date.

This fruit is very rich in magnesium and iodine, which is why it has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and the function of the thyroid gland – the sources of our sense of well-being.

It should be noted that persimmon is contraindicated in people with chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer. Diabetics, as well as those who are prone to obesity, should not overdo it with this fruit.

The ripe fruit of the paradise apple contains up to 20-25% of useful carbohydrates – glucose and fructose. They are the most easily absorbed by the body and are the main source of energy for the human body.

In addition, the carbohydrates in the composition of this fruit stimulate the release of pleasure hormones in the brain – endorphins.

Scientists are convinced – endorphins can not only lift a person’s mood, but also help to strengthen the immune system, thus protecting us from colds and flu, to which we are most prone precisely in the current autumn-winter period.

It turns out that when we are in a good mood, our body increases levels of immune cells that destroy disease-causing viruses and bacteria.

For the eyes and skin

The orange color of the ripe fruits is due to the high content of the pigment carotene, provitamin A.

For the amount of beta carotene, the persimmon can compete with the main sources of this vital compound for humans – tomatoes, pumpkins and peppers.

In the intestines and liver, beta carotene is converted into the active form of vitamin A – retinol, which helps improve night vision and color vision.

Positively affects the condition of the cornea of ​​the eye, prevents avitaminosis. It also helps to quickly restore strength during mental or physical exertion and ensures a healthy and youthful appearance of the skin.

Scientists claim that people who do not consume foods containing beta carotene are not only more prone to developing conjunctivitis and hen blindness, but also to glaucoma.

To prevent these diseases in the persimmon season, which begins in early November, eat 1-2 per day. In this way, you will get the dose of retinol your body needs for the day – this substance that enhances the sharpness of your vision.

What’s more, carotene has the properties of an antioxidant and according to recent research, it can prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases.

This vital compound increases the body’s defenses, regulates the hematopoietic process and metabolism. It also has a beneficial effect on the heart muscle and blood vessels.

A fruit for the whole winter

A ripe and firm apple can even be dried, and when dried, the tart taste of these fruits disappears. Drying is best done by first removing the skin from the fruit, cutting it into slices and the oven must be preheated.