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Persimmons, native to China, have been cultivated for thousands of years. Because of its delicious and juicy taste and rich nutritional value, persimmon is known as the "holy product of fruits". In Chinese folk, there has been a saying that "one persimmon has five medicines", which fully explains the value of persimmon in health care. This article will take you to understand the role and taboos of persimmons, and fully understand this delicious and nutritious fruit.
First, the nutritional value of persimmons.
Persimmon is rich in nutritional value and rich in a variety of nutrients, such as vitamin C, carotene, dietary fiber, potassium, calcium, magnesium and other minerals. In addition, persimmons are also rich in antioxidants, such as flavonoids, phenolic compounds, etc., which help to remove free radicals in the body and have a positive effect on human health.
Second, the role of persimmons.
1.Moisten the lungs and relieve cough: persimmon is cold, has the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, clearing heat and generating Jin, and has a certain effect on relieving symptoms such as lung fever cough, sore throat and dry throat.
2.Laxative: Persimmon is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, help digestion and relieve constipation.
3.Antihypertensive and hemostasis: Persimmon contains a substance called tannic acid, which has the effect of lowering blood pressure and stopping bleeding, and has a certain effect on hypertension, hemorrhoids and bleeding.
4.Antioxidant and anti-aging: Persimmon is rich in vitamin C, carotene and other antioxidants, which can remove free radicals in the body and play an antioxidant and anti-aging role.
3. Contraindications for persimmons.
1.It should not be eaten on an empty stomach: persimmons contain more tannic acid, and eating them on an empty stomach can easily lead to excessive gastric acid secretion, causing stomach pain, stomach distension and other discomforts.
2.Avoid eating with high-protein foods: persimmons contain more tannic acid, and eating with high-protein foods (such as seafood, milk, etc.) can easily form gastric persimmon stones, resulting in indigestion, stomach pain and other symptoms.
3.Avoid excessive consumption: persimmons have a high sugar content, and excessive consumption is easy to cause blood sugar fluctuations, which is especially unfavorable for diabetics. In addition, the tannic acid in persimmons may also combine with minerals such as iron and calcium, affecting the body's absorption of these minerals.
4.Avoid eating unripe persimmons: Unripe persimmons have a high tannin content, which may cause stomach upset after eating.
In short, persimmons are nutritious and have certain medicinal value, but you also need to pay attention to relevant taboos when eating. Moderate consumption of persimmons can play a certain role in health care for the body. However, no food should be consumed in excess, and a balanced diet is the key to staying healthy.