There is a
wonderful fruit that ripens this time of year. Its name in Latin means “food of the gods.” It’s called the persimmon!
What two vitamins are essential for healthy skin? Vitamin A and Vitamin C and
guess what? One Persimmons supply 55% of our daily vitamin A and 21% of our vitamin
C. Persimmons are also an excellent source of manganese, a co-factor for the enzyme
superoxide dismutase, for healthy mucous membranes and skin, as well as a known
protectant against lung and mouth
cancers.
Both vitamin A and vitamin
C are excellent vitamins for protecting the skin from wrinkles, age spots and loss of collagen.
Persimmons are an excellent source of fiber, which helps
keep the digestive system regular. B-complex vitamins are present to stabilize
the metabolic system, along with copper and phosphorus which both serve to
support cell functioning and tissue repair.
Low in calories and
fats, persimmons contain all kinds of phytonutrients, flavonoids, and antioxidants,
such as catechins (known to have antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties,
as well as protecting small blood vessels from bleeding) and gallocatechins and betulinic acid, a tumor
inhibitor. Other powerful antioxidants found in persimmons include
beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, and cryptoxanthin. The zeaxanthin content
absorbs into the eyes and helps filter light, protecting against night
blindness.
Healthy skin, good
digestion, antioxidants and cancer protection; I’d say persimmons are a good source of proactive ant-aging!
Every December I look
forward to the persimmon harvest. My face glows with delight as I feed my face the food of the Gods!
Doctor Lynn
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