What in America is called persimon is the fruit that we know here as , increasingly cultivated in the south of the Peninsula. With the scientific name Diospyros persimmon, which means fruit of God, it has Asian origin, and is a tropical crop that, curiously, occurs easily in the North. Its fiber content helps
It is a family of ebony, and although in its places of origin it can exceed 15 meters in height, in our land it resembles a frank apple tree in development. It produces the well-known reddish-orange fruits, of great sweetness that require to be consumed days after harvesting, since at that moment they have a bitter taste. For many people they are excessively sweet, due to their richness in glucose, which makes them very valuable as an energy fruit. To this must be added its great richness in , among which type A and C stand out, and in potassium. Ideal for athletes.
The drop in temperatures is accompanied by a change in diet, with a greater presence of purees or soups, and nutrition experts advise not to lose sight of seasonal foods since, in the case of some fruits or vegetables, they can even help avoid colds also typical of this time of year.
The nutritionist Natalia Galán, from the Sanitas Health Promotion Service, highlights among these seasonal products lTangerines, kiwis, persimmons, apples, oranges, bananas or grapes, all of them with an “extraordinary” contribution of vitamin C.
Besidesrecommends the so-called milkshakes ““, with mixtures of fruits and vegetables that, due to their richness in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, provide beneficial nutritional properties for the body, especially if eaten raw.
“Seasonal foods are the best option if we want to adjust the family economy, since we will find them cheaper than the rest because there is greater availability. In addition, when grown in the right conditions they are tastier, with a better texture and smell,” he explained.