Kaki
Whether you go for food shopping regularly or just once in a while, I’m sure you may have seen this kind of fruit already in the
supermarket as well as at the open-air market. Especially recently, you see it
everywhere.
This is kaki, a tropical fruit that looks pretty much
like tomato.It possesses orange color and is known by other names too.For example ; Sharon or persimon or bouquet persimon. They say it comes originally
from China where it’s been used to heal some sicknesses.The bolied kaki,for example, can stop
diarrhea whereas the dried one can help
with respiratory problems or a dry cough. Its juice can be used to treat high
blood pressure.Well,that sounds very megical,probably that’s why the Ancient Greeks
called it the "fruit of the gods."
Kaki is also a very huge source of fiber. One Kaki
contains as much fiber as three slices of wholemeal bread.
A slice of bread contains an average of two
grams of fiber, while Kaki already has six grams. So when you are hungry and take
a Kaki! You will feel full long enough before you get hungry again.
Obviously,it can be an excellent diet to replace dinner for those who want to lose some weight.
Now let’s see what kind of vitamines are in this fruit.
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Kaki is quite rich of pro-vitamin A, particularly
in the form of the following carotenoids:
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beta-carotene,
an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect the body against so-called "free
radicals" and other harmful substances. Also, vitamin C, and E are well
known antioxidants.
(Beta-carotene is a red-orange pigment found in plants and fruits,especially carrots and colorful vegetables.)
(Beta-carotene is a red-orange pigment found in plants and fruits,especially carrots and colorful vegetables.)
·
Beta-cryptoxanthin
is very similar to beta carotene. Kaki and papaya contain large amounts of
this substance. Much research is being done to beta-cryptoxanthin because it is
believed that this carotenoid all carotenes the best protection for the
prevention of (lung) cancer.
·
Lycopene,
a red dye, is in large doses and can be found in tomatoes and watermelon. It is
believed that lycopene protects the body against free radicals in fatty tissue,
such as the prostate.
·
Lutein
is a yellow pigment that is also in Tomatoes and Spinach. As a food supplement,
it is used in order to reduce the risk of macular degeneration of the eye
condition.
·
Also
zeaxanthin (or Citranaxanthin) lifts a positive effect on the protection
against eye disease, in this case cataracts.
Here is some fact about Provitamin.
A provitamin is a substance that may be converted within the body to a vitamin .One of the most important pro-vitamin is beta-carotene which can be converted into vitamin A. So it’s called provitamin A.
A provitamin is a substance that may be converted within the body to a vitamin .One of the most important pro-vitamin is beta-carotene which can be converted into vitamin A. So it’s called provitamin A.
We need vitamin A for healthy skin and mucus membranes,our immune system, growth and good eye health and vision.
Till next
time,
Take care,
Pari (TheParitales)
