I was interested in a recent story I saw from the UK’s Daily Express, about persimmons.
It was about “The immunity booster, which also aids weight loss, makes for a great midday snack or addition to your breakfast bowl”.
The column says: “Winters can be especially taxing on our immunity systems, as common ilnesses such as flu, cough, and cold are widespread. Viruses tend to be more active around this time of the year, urging us to take necessary measures to stay warm, healthy, and safe. An inexpensive winter fruit that helps this cause, is the persimmon.
Sports nutritionist Abigail Roberts explains, “In one 168-gram Japanese persimmon, you can consume 15 percent of your daily value of vitamin A, and 14 percent of your daily value of vitamin C. Along with generous amounts of vitamin E, K, B6 and potassium- essential for keeping a strong immune system.”
The immunity booster, which also aids weight loss, is only 0.3g of fat per serving, making it a great midday snack or addition to your breakfast bowl.
They are also high in polyphenols and help decrease blood sugar levels after meals, says Jackie Newgent, plant-forward chef and author of the book 1,000 Low-Calorie Recipes.