Persimmon in pancreatitis: benefit or harm?

Many people love persimmons – the taste of this fruit is delicate and unobtrusive, incomparable with any other berry. In addition to its taste, persimmons are also very useful: they have few calories, but many valuable microelements and vitamins. The persimmon season, as a rule, coincides with the period of exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis, so some people have a question: is persimmon useful or harmful for pancreatitis?

Persimmon has a positive effect on the functioning of many organs. If consumed regularly, the components of the berry strengthen the vascular walls and stabilize lipid metabolism. The β-carotene in the pulp ensures good vision, and iodine improves thyroid function.

Many doctors recommend eating persimmon to prevent anemia, urinary system diseases, and indigestion.

Persimmon is recommended for dietary nutrition, including for pancreatitis, but subject to certain rules.

Can you eat persimmon if you have pancreatitis?

Persimmons are used with caution in case of pancreatitis, as the pulp has tanning properties and slows down the work of the intestines. On the other hand, persimmon fruits have moderate acidity, so they can be included in the diet for problems in the digestive tract.

Persimmon can be useful for the intestines: it stabilizes the balance of microflora, eliminates upset stomach and diarrhea.

Doctors are sure that persimmon is not contraindicated for pancreatitis, but it is allowed to eat it 14-40 days after the exacerbation of the disease. That is, if pancreatitis is "in full swing", then you do not need to eat the berry.

After the period of exacerbation is over, you can start eating persimmon, but gradually, starting with baked or stewed mashed fruits. It is not advisable to eat more than one fruit per day.

If baked persimmon is well accepted by the body, then you can move on to eating raw persimmon - but without the skin.

Fruits for consumption are selected ripe (or even too ripe), with a bright color, without dark spots.

Indications for use

Persimmon contains a lot of potassium, so its consumption has a positive effect on electrolyte balance.

Magnesium improves mood and the functioning of the nervous system, β-carotene has a positive effect on visual function.

Persimmon is also valued in cosmetology: the pulp of the fruit helps eliminate acne, improves the condition of oily skin, and makes the skin soft and pink.

Persimmon contains a large amount of antioxidants. Therefore, with systematic consumption of berries in food, age-related changes in the body slow down, the skin is rejuvenated and tightened.

Persimmon, among other things, is recognized as an excellent means of preventing cancerous tumors. Its use is also useful in cases of existing oncology.

Persimmon is especially useful for pancreatitis – but only during the remission stage of the disease:

1. normalizes bowel function;
2. counteracts infection;
3. optimizes the functioning of the digestive organs as a whole, removes toxins, carcinogenic and other harmful substances from the body.

Persimmon can also be eaten by patients with increased acidity of the gastric environment. It is necessary to limit the consumption of the berry only in case of peptic ulcer or erosive gastritis.

• Persimmon can be useful for cholecystitis and pancreatitis if you eat no more than 1-2 fruits per day. Harm can occur in the following cases:

1. when eating a large amount of fruit, when the pancreas simply will not have time to process the product and secrete insulin to absorb fruit sugars;
2. when consuming unripe fruits that contain a lot of tannin, an astringent component that can cause digestive problems.

People who suffer from decreased intestinal motility should be especially careful with persimmon.

• Persimmon for chronic pancreatitis can be included in the diet only during periods of weakening of the symptoms of the disease. It is included in the menu gradually: first, try baked or stewed persimmon in small quantities, and only then try fresh fruits - also in small quantities. It is allowed to add pulp to berry and fruit salads.

With pancreatitis, you can't overeat, including healthy food. Therefore, 1-2 fruits per day are enough to get the maximum benefit and not harm your own health.

• Persimmon for gastritis and pancreatitis is also used only between exacerbations, and only in peeled form - it is better to throw away the rough skin, and eat only the sweet ripe pulp. Some people do this: cut the fruit into two parts and eat the sweet mass with a spoon.

The beneficial properties of persimmon are varied, but often they are suitable only for people with a healthy digestive system. In case of digestive system diseases, any raw berries and fruits should be consumed with caution – and persimmon is no exception. Remember that the best medicine for pancreatitis, cholecystitis and gastritis is a diet: it is highly undesirable to deviate from it.

Benefits and harms

The energy value of persimmon depends on its degree of ripeness: it can fluctuate within 50-100 kilocalories. The fruits are rich in a large number of useful components: these are B vitamins, ascorbic acid, tocopherol, vitamins A and K, minerals, lutein, polysaccharides, fiber. There are no lipids or cholesterol in the composition.

Most people value persimmon not only for its taste, but also for its huge number of beneficial properties:

• Persimmon contains a lot of pectin, which eliminates the effects of intoxication, neutralizes the effects of staphylococci and E. coli, slows down the development of the inflammatory process, and also saturates and helps reduce gas formation in the intestines.
• The composition of the berry nourishes the myocardium, stabilizes blood pressure, prevents the development of atherosclerosis, and strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
• Persimmon prevents cancerous degeneration of cells, increases the body's immune defense, improves overall well-being and provides tone.
• Fresh fruits help improve visual function and strengthen the eye muscles.
• Persimmon eliminates swelling and removes sand and small stones from the urinary system.
• The berry contains a lot of iodine and iron, so it can be used to prevent anemia and thyroid diseases.
• Bactericidal properties help prevent the development of colds, viral infections, and also speed up recovery from sore throat and flu. Juice obtained from the pulp is used to rinse the mouth and throat - this helps relieve inflammation of the tonsils.
• Persimmon is extremely nutritious, which can be useful for people who want to lose weight. One meal can be easily replaced by three fruits - this will satiate and relieve the feeling of hunger for a long time.
• During pregnancy, persimmon helps to reduce the symptoms of toxicosis and prevents vitamin deficiency.
• Masks made from the pulp help fight acne, wrinkles, and soothe and cleanse the skin.
• The fruit eaten in the second half of the day has a beneficial effect on the process of falling asleep, improves sleep, and prevents the occurrence of nightmares.

Unfortunately, persimmon is not only beneficial: there is also information about certain harmful properties of this product. First of all, harm occurs when persimmon is abused or when it is eaten incorrectly.

• It is not advisable to eat persimmon on an empty stomach: this can lead to increased gas formation, diarrhea, and a feeling of heaviness in the stomach.
• Eating a large amount of fruit at one sitting can cause constipation and intestinal obstruction.
• Persimmon can become an allergen if a person has a corresponding predisposition.
• In small children, persimmons can cause indigestion.
• It is not advisable to include persimmon in the diet of patients with obesity and diabetes.
• It is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding to eat persimmons - this can negatively affect the well-being of the infant.
• In case of acute diseases of the digestive organs, including exacerbation of pancreatitis, the berry should not be consumed.
• To avoid dental problems, you should brush your teeth after eating the fruit.
• Persimmon should not be included in the diet in the period after abdominal surgery.

If you know the measure in everything and have an adequate attitude to nutrition, then it is not so difficult to avoid problems and get only benefits from eating sweet fruits.

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Contraindications

Persimmon is extremely healthy and incredibly tasty, however, its consumption is not recommended for everyone and is not always possible, as there are a number of contraindications:

• persimmon intolerance;
• exacerbation of pancreatitis;
• gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer;
• allergic reactions;
• constipation, intestinal obstruction.

Children can be offered persimmons no earlier than one and a half years of age.

You should not add persimmon to compotes or combine it with milk - this can lead to intestinal upset.

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Possible complications

It is best to eat no more than one persimmon per day. It is also important to remember that unripe fruits can cause constipation and impede the functioning of the pancreas.

If you bought an unripe persimmon, don’t worry: place it in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator for a few hours, then defrost it – the fruit will become ripe.

Immaturity can be recognized both by external characteristics and by taste: an insufficiently ripe berry tastes viscous and tart. Ripe pulp looks like jelly.

If the persimmon has been lying around for a long time, and spots and signs of rot have appeared on its surface, then such fruits are thrown away: eating them is dangerous, it can cause not only an upset stomach, but also an exacerbation of the inflammatory process in the pancreas.

In order not to expose yourself and your loved ones to danger, when buying persimmons, you need to carefully examine the fruits. The skin should be smooth, almost glossy, and the pulp should literally shine through it. A dense skin indicates that the berry is unripe.

The stalk should be dry, dark, but without mold or rot. A green stalk also indicates that the persimmon may be unripe.

Remember: persimmons can only be consumed during pancreatitis outside the acute period. If you adhere to this rule and do not abuse such a delicacy, then persimmons will only benefit the body.