Persimmon and pomegranate: why autumn fruits are good for you and who is forbidden to eat them

With the onset of cold weather, you can increasingly see exotic fruits such as persimmons and pomegranates on supermarket shelves. They are undoubtedly very healthy, but it remains to be seen whether they can be eaten by everyone.

Nutritionist Marina with the nickname dietolog_kyiv_ on her Instagram page told about the beneficial properties of persimmon and pomegranate, as well as some recommendations for their consumption.

Useful properties of persimmon

• Persimmon is a source of iodine and iron.
• The fruit contains a large amount of fiber. So if you have some digestive problems, you can add persimmons to your diet.
• Persimmon strengthens blood vessels, improves their tone and elasticity. In addition, it boosts immunity and improves vision.

Important: Those with diabetes or hyperthyroidism should be careful about eating persimmons.

Useful properties of pomegranate

• Pomegranate is considered to be very useful for anemia, thyroid diseases and in the prevention of cancer.
• The fruit normalizes blood pressure, relieves menopausal symptoms in women and prevents depression.

• Pomegranate contains an important acid, which is a powerful antioxidant that prevents breast cancer and prevents the growth of cancer cells.

Important: If you have acute gastrointestinal diseases or an ulcer, it is recommended to eat pomegranates without seeds. In addition, avoid harmful store-bought juice.