Combat your flu with this Japanese winter fruit

Flus and viruses become more active in the winter. Therefore, ensuring your immune system is as strong as possible is extremely important for avoiding illness. 

Nutritionists believe this one winter thriving fruit could be the answer to boosting your immune system, as well as helping aid weight loss without breaking the bank. 

A nutritionist at Bulk.com, says 

“With this delicious winter fruit, don’t judge a book by its cover. It appears extremely similar to a tomato, however, its orange, mango–like inner flesh is indulgent and packed with immune–boosting properties. 

“Grown from persimmon trees originally in China, the persimmon tastes like no other fruit, boasting rich, tangy and sweetness all at the same time.  

“In one 168-gram Japanese persimmon, you can consume 15% of your daily value of vitamin A, and 14% of your daily value of vitamin C. Along with generous amounts of vitamin E, K, B6 and potassium- essential for keeping a strong immune system. 

“Furthermore, there is only 0.3 g of fat per serving, being an extremely healthy addition to your diet. 

“Not only do they contain the essential bodily nutrients, but they are also packed with compounds such as tannins, flavonols, antioxidants- helping to flush any bad toxins out of the body.  

“Also, its 6 grams of fibre helps to decrease inflammation, and aid healthy digestion. 

“Persimmons have a mellow sweetness and a flavour with a similar nature to melon. If eaten too soon, the fruit can be bitter that is very unpleasant. Therefore, when allowed to soften, the fruit can be intensely sweet and delicious. 

“You can eat persimmons fresh, dried, or cooked, and are also commonly used in jellies, drinks, pies, curries, and puddings. 

“A three-pack of persimmons cost just £1.25 in Tesco, in comparison to the cost of three pears in Tesco costing around £1.47 and three pink lady apples costing around £1.95.”