Persimmons: Properties and benefits

Persimmons are seasonal fruits widely consumed in the summer season. It is a fruit with interesting beneficial virtues. The richness of water (around 80% of its weight) and fiber make it an excellent regularizer of intestinal function as well as an excellent diuretic. This fruit is therefore able to promote the processes of the excretory organs (in particular the intestine and urinary system) and therefore the expulsion of toxins from our body. In addition to having purifying properties, this fruit is also an excellent antioxidant thanks to the presence of vitamin A (also very useful for our skin and eyes), vitamin C (also beneficial for the heart and the cardiovascular system) and vitamin E. Persimmon also contains lycopene. This substance has a powerful antioxidant action, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic. They are also rich in mineral salts (magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, manganese, selenium) and therefore very useful for remineralising our body. It has hepatoprotective properties and is able to stimulate the correct functionality of the liver. For all these reasons, persimmons are a fruit to be consumed as much as possible when available. It can be consumed alone as a snack or also in the form of juice combined with other seasonal fruits. For all these reasons, persimmons are a fruit to be consumed as much as possible when available. It can be consumed alone as a snack or also in the form of juice combined with other seasonal fruits. For all these reasons, persimmons are a fruit to be consumed as much as possible when available. It can be consumed alone as a snack or also in the form of juice combined with other seasonal fruits.