At #RNL, we love using food as medicine and in today’s post, I’ll be using a fall favorite to help you heal.
Persimmon Benefits
Persimmons are an excellent source of fiber, which helps keep the body regulated. B-complex vitamins are present to stabilize the metabolic system, along with copper and phosphorus.
Persimmons contain health benefiting flavonoid poly-phenolic antioxidants such as catechins and gallocatechins in addition to having an important anti-tumor compound, betulinic acid. Catechins found to have anti-infective, anti-inflammatory and anti-hemorrhagic (prevents bleeding from small blood vessels) properties.
Fun facts: Japanese persimmon is widely used by Chinese medical practitioners in the treatment of hiccups.
The empresses and princesses in China have for centuries used persimmon for skin care, citing its brightening and moisturizing benefits. You can take a few chunks of fresh persimmon and mash with a fork to form a pulp. Gently rub all over your face for a few minutes, allowing just the juice to remain on your face for about 15 minutes before rinsing with cold water and following with your regular toner and moisturizer.
Persimmon Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond, coconut or raw milk
- 1 tsp maca powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 T almond butter
- 1 pitted date (or drops stevia)
- ¼ cup goji berries
- 1 small persimmon
- 1 T coconut flakes
- option to add 1 T collagen
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in your blender and it should be ready to serve!
- If your smoothie is a bit thick, you can always add more almond milk or water to thin it out – enjoy!
Recipe inspired by Beaming
CLICK HERE to Pin this Recipe:
Melissa Schollaert is a Holistic Health & Nutrition Counselor and founder of Real Nutritious Living. Helping others achieve their health goals to attain their healthiest, happiest life is her greatest ambition.
PAID ENDORSEMENT DISCLOSURE: In order for me to support my blogging activities, I may receive monetary compensation or other types of remuneration for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial and/or link to any products or services from this blog. However, I only recommend products or services I have personally used myself and trust. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, or as a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your advising physician before starting any treatment for a medical condition. Real Nutritious Living, LLC shall not be held liable or responsible for any misunderstanding or misuse of the information contained on this site or for any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by any treatment, action, or application of any food or food source discussed in this site.