A nutrition expert has revealed one delicious fruit that can help boost your immune system and help you lose weight.
Japanese persimmons fruit are a good source of vitamins A and C as well as manganese, which can help blood clots and other health issues.
The fruit also have other antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of many serious health conditions including cancer and stroke, according to WebMD.
A nutritionist at Bulk.com, said: “With this delicious winter fruit, don’t judge a book by its cover. It appears extremely similar to a tomato, however, its orange, mango-like inner flesh is indulgent and packed with immune-boosting properties.
“Grown from persimmon trees originally in China, the persimmon tastes like no other fruit, boasting rich, tangy and sweetness all at the same time.
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“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.
“Not only do they contain the essential bodily nutrients, but they are also packed with compounds such as tannins, flavonols, antioxidants- helping to flush any bad toxins out of the body.
“Also, its 6 grams of fibre helps to decrease inflammation, and aid healthy digestion.”
The nutritionist went on: “Persimmons have a mellow sweetness and a flavour with a similar nature to melon.
“If eaten too soon, the fruit can be bitter that is very unpleasant. Therefore, when allowed to soften, the fruit can be intensely sweet and delicious.
“You can eat persimmons fresh, dried, or cooked, and are also commonly used in jellies, drinks, pies, curries, and puddings.”
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