Persimmons are one of my favorite fruits of the moment. If you haven’t tried them yet, run, don’t walk to the market and get some for yourself! They are delicious and perfect for the colder months!
Beauty Fruit: Persimmons
What the heck are persimmons? You might be new to persimmons, as they are out of the normal mix of apples, oranges, bananas and grapes. But you might just get hooked once you try them out.
Though native to China, this botanical, golden yellow, round (or oval), fruit is a delicacy that spread to the Korean peninsula and Japan, and eventually was introduced to California during the middle of the 19th century.
Its sweet, delicious flesh is packed with tons of nutrients, including:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin B6
- Dietary fiber
- Manganese, copper, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorous
- Organic compounds: catechins, gallocatechins, betulinic acid, and various carotenoid compounds that fall within the B complex of vitamins.
They are hearty little fruits that are great for digestion, as they contain almost 20% of the daily requirement of fiber in a single serving!
Need a boost in cleansing your organs of unwanted waste? Check this out!
Another area of health that is critical to living at your optimal best, is a strong immune system, and persimmons are just the beauty fruit to help boost immunity. This is because of their vitamin C—having one of the highest ascorbic acid content.
A single persimmon has a whopping 80% of the daily requirement of vitamin C, which stimulates the immune system and increases the production of white blood cells (the primary line of defense for the body against foreign bodies and toxins, to name a couple).
How to Double Your Vitamin C Benefits!
Speaking of vitamin C, let’s talk about another incredible benefit of this powerful nutrient – its role in skin health!
The vitamin C in persimmons works from within to support your skin’s natural collagen production, helping maintain that youthful elasticity we all desire. When you consume vitamin C-rich foods like persimmons, you’re literally feeding your skin’s building blocks, supporting its structure and strength from the inside out.
So while consuming vitamin C-rich foods is essential for overall skin health, applying vitamin C directly to your skin creates another powerful level of beauty benefits.
When vitamin C comes in direct contact with your skin cells, it can work more intensively to boost collagen production, fight free radical damage, and help fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
This is exactly why I’m so passionate about our Feel Good ASC2P Vitamin C Serum.
The ASC2P in our serum is actually 20x more powerful than traditional vitamin C, making it exceptionally effective at supporting your skin’s natural radiance.
It works directly with your skin cells to:
- Stimulate collagen production for natural firmness
- Brighten and even skin tone
- Protect against daily environmental stressors
- Support your skin’s regeneration process
Think of it as the perfect complement to your vitamin C-rich smoothie – nourishing your beauty both inside and out!
Anyways, back to the recipe! Here’s my favorite way to enjoy persimmons and boost your internal vitamin C!
My Skin-Loving Spiced Persimmon Smoothie Bowl
Spiced Persimmon Smoothie Recipe
- 2 ripe persimmons chopped (I don’t mind the seeds and hope you don’t either!)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- Garnish Options: mint leaves, coconut yogurt, apple slices, cinnamon sprinkles
Prepare ingredients.
First, add apple cider to the blender.
Add the banana.
Next, add the persimmons.
Then, the cinnamon.
Add the ground cloves and blend on high speed until fully combined and creamy.
Swirl coconut yogurt on top for design and top with optional garnishes. Enjoy!
All love,
Kimberly
