Introduction: Golden-yellow persimmons hanging heavy on the branches are a unique sight of autumn. Fu Jinru, Chairman of the Tianjin Nutrition Society, told a reporter from Life Times that persimmons are nutritious, containing sucrose, glucose, fructose, calcium, phosphorus, iron, various vitamins, and trace elements. The amount of vitamin C from eating one persimmon a day can basically meet half of the daily requirement. Persimmons are rich in pectin, which has a good effect of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, and is very effective for maintaining the growth of normal intestinal flora and preventing constipation.
Persimmons are also a "natural hangover cure" and were used in ancient times as an effective food to prevent drunkenness and alleviate hangovers. The organic acids and tannic acids in persimmons can promote digestion and accelerate alcohol breakdown; the high sugar and potassium content, along with a large amount of water, have a diuretic effect, helping the body to expel toxins. The rich vitamin C can also enhance liver function and has a hepatoprotective effect. Eating two persimmons after being drunk can relieve the headache the next day. "Although persimmons are nutritious and sweet, because they contain tannins and pectin, they can combine with gastric acid or protein to form persimmon stones, causing digestive tract diseases, so they should not be eaten on an empty stomach or in excess," Fu Jinru pointed out.
Chinese Yam, Coix Seed, and Persimmon Cake Porridge
In fact, some sour fruits rich in fructose and with a diuretic effect can also help with sobering up. Fruits contain organic acids, such as malic acid in apples, citric acid in citrus, and tartaric acid in grapes. The main component of alcohol is ethanol. Organic acids can interact with ethanol to form esters, thus achieving the purpose of sobering up. Fruits like watermelon, with their high water content, can speed up the excretion of alcohol in urine, preventing it from being absorbed by the body and causing systemic fever. Bananas are rich in potassium and enough fructose to quickly expel alcohol, and potassium and other minerals help maintain the body's electrolyte balance.
Persimmon Cake is more nourishing than fresh persimmons
China is the country with the largest cultivation area and highest production of persimmons. Persimmons are nutritious, containing sucrose, glucose, fructose, calcium, phosphorus, iron, various vitamins, and trace elements. Fresh persimmons contain a large amount of iodine, which is very beneficial for preventing goiter.
Persimmon Cake Coffee Cookies
Persimmon cake is made by peeling persimmons and naturally sun-drying them. Among them, the persimmon cake made from "Fuping Jian Shi" is of the highest quality and is popular both domestically and internationally. Overall, persimmon cake is more nutritious than fresh persimmons, with many nutrients, including dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins, being higher. In 100 grams of fresh persimmons, there are 9 mg of calcium, while in persimmon cake there are 54 mg; the iron content in fresh persimmons is 9 mg, while in persimmon cake it is 21 mg. After persimmons are processed into persimmon cake, the vitamin A content also increases from 20 micrograms to 48 micrograms. However, vitamin C will be lost. In addition, persimmon cake is safer than fresh persimmons. The skin of fresh persimmons contains a large amount of tannic acid, which has been removed in persimmon cake. Furthermore, the health benefits of persimmon cake are also stronger. The white powder on the surface of persimmon cake is a substance precipitated during the production process, which can treat symptoms such as a sore throat, mouth sores, and lung heat.
Huo Jing Persimmon Cake