Golden persimmons hanging from the branches always whet people's appetite, and they are highly sought after in the autumn fruit market.
In addition to being nutritious, persimmons also have great medicinal value: Persimmons are rich in pectin, a water-soluble dietary fiber that can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements, playing a good role in treating constipation and maintaining the growth of normal intestinal flora. Persimmons contain flavonoids and tannins, which can lower blood pressure, soften blood vessels, increase coronary blood flow, promote blood circulation and reduce inflammation, thereby improving cardiovascular function and preventing and treating coronary heart disease and angina pectoris. The effect of persimmons in preventing hardening of the heart and blood vessels is far greater than that of apples, so it is known as the "king of fruits" beneficial for heart health.
Although persimmons are good, they are not suitable for everyone. Persimmons contain tannic acid, which easily binds with iron and interferes with the human body's absorption and utilization of iron, so anemia patients should eat less. At the same time, tannic acid can also aggravate stomach discomfort, so patients with chronic gastritis and other stomach diseases should not eat them. In addition, the sugar content of persimmons is about 1-2 times higher than that of ordinary fruits, so diabetics should also try to eat less.
For other people, it is recommended to eat one medium-sized persimmon (about 100 grams) per day. Eating too much may cause stomach discomfort, and it is best not to eat persimmons on an empty stomach.
If you want to buy hard persimmons, you should choose those that are orange-yellow, with a complete, smooth, and shiny surface, without any bruises. Soft persimmons should be yellow, with a smooth and intact surface. Hard persimmons can be stored in a natural state for 2-5 months and can be eaten after they become soft. Persimmons that have been specially treated to remove astringency are not suitable for long-term storage to avoid becoming soft and spoiled. They can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.