Sweet, attractive ripe persimmons are a gift of Autumn. They can be eaten fresh or dried. This is a fruit rich in glucose, fructose, sucrose, protein, carotene, vitamin C, citrulline, iodine, calcium… The mineral content of persimmon exceeds apples, pears, peaches and other fruits. In particular, vitamin C in persimmon is higher than in regular fruits, so it is an ideal food when you need to supplement vitamin C.
Although persimmons have high nutritional value, not everyone should eat them freely. This fruit can be harmful to some groups of people, leading to problems such as intestinal obstruction, stomach pain, or difficulty controlling blood sugar.
Below are 5 groups of people who need to be careful when eating persimmons to avoid health risks.
People with stomach disease and poor digestion
Persimmons, especially unripe astringent persimmons, contain a lot of tannin. This substance easily combines with protein and stomach acid, forming residue (bezoar), causing bloating, indigestion, and even intestinal obstruction. People with stomach ulcers may feel more pain after eating. Therefore, you should avoid eating persimmons when hungry, only eat them when ripe and soft in small amounts.
People after gastrointestinal surgery and intestinal obstruction
Tannins and insoluble fiber in persimmon easily create clumps in the stomach or intestines, increasing the risk of intestinal obstruction, especially in people who have just had digestive surgery or have had intestinal obstruction. These people should completely abstain from persimmon during the recovery period.
People with diabetes
Persimmons contain a lot of natural sugars (glucose, fructose), which can quickly increase blood sugar, making it difficult for diabetics to control blood sugar. It is recommended to only eat a small amount of crispy, less sweet persimmons and monitor blood sugar after eating.
Old people, children, weak teeth
Crispy persimmons are difficult to chew and can easily cause choking or indigestion, especially in young children and the elderly. Children who eat persimmons when hungry are also at risk of forming food residue stones. Therefore, this group of people limit crispy persimmons, prioritize soft ripe persimmons and only eat them in moderate amounts.
Fat people and dyslipidemia
Although rich in vitamins, persimmons still contain high amounts of sugar, which can contribute to weight gain or affect lipid metabolism in people with obesity or dyslipidemia. It is recommended to only eat 1-2 small fruits at a time, not regularly.
People with anemia due to iron deficiency
Tannins in persimmons hinder iron absorption, making anemia worse. Avoid eating persimmons at meals with iron-rich foods or iron supplements.
Persimmons are nutritious fruit, but need to be enjoyed properly. If you belong to the above groups, be careful and consult your doctor before eating.
