{"id":162535,"date":"2023-10-02T02:13:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T09:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=162535"},"modified":"2023-09-29T10:29:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T17:29:05","slug":"8-persimmon-recipes-that-help-you-embrace-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/8-persimmon-recipes-that-help-you-embrace-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Persimmon Recipes That Help You Embrace Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Persimmons are the national fruit of Japan and are typically available between September and December. They are great sources of phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin C, which everyone could use more of during the fall and winter months. In this article, we\u2019ll detail a few health benefits of persimmons<\/strong> and how to incorporate them into different recipes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two types of persimmon: Asian and American. Native Americans have harvested the American persimmon for centuries, eating them dried or baked into bread. American persimmons grow wild and are not cultivated like Japanese persimmons are. There are two types of Japanese persimmon: Hachiya and Fuyu. The former is acorn-shaped and astringent because of the high tannin content, while the latter is more tomato-shaped and non-astringent, so they can eat when underripe or ripe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The persimmon exhibits an impressive nutritional profile<\/a>, with high concentrations of beta-cryptoxanthin (an antioxidant compound) and potassium. Persimmons are also great sources of vitamin A, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, and more. Because of their vitamin A<\/a> and antioxidant content, persimmons may benefit eye health by supporting functions that enable normal vision. Vitamin A also helps people see better in the dark and contributes to better immune function<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The antioxidant content activity is extremely high in astringent persimmon varieties. That makes them a great addition to anyone\u2019s diet, especially since antioxidants help fight oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Although the body produces its own antioxidants, obtaining more via dietary sources can help counteract the negative effects of free radicals. Additionally, researchers found that persimmons exhibited anti-inflammatory properties in various animal studies. Their antioxidant properties were able to reduce inflammation<\/a> and tissue damage, but more human research is necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutritional Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The nutritional information for a raw Japanese persimmon per 100 grams (g) is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n