PERSIMMONS, AKA SHARON FRUIT ARE WONDERFUL FRUITS THAT TASTE GREAT IN SMOOTHIES . - ORIGINALLY CULTIVATED IN THE FAR EAST THEY HAVE NOW BECOME A GLOBAL FRUIT THAT PACKS A PUNCH WITH ITS HEALTH BENEFITS.
To avoid bitterness, the paler varieties should be eaten only when very ripe, usually peeled.
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS?
A powerhouse of vitamin A Vitamin C and high amounts of manganese, this colourful fruit certainly packs a punch of health benefits; an excellent source of fiber, with B-complex vitamins present which can aid your metabolic system; high in anti-oxidents, persimmons are anti-inflammatory fruit, which is great for those of us that have those aches and pains as we age! . This little golden fruit is certainly a super one to have in your diet and its so easy to pop into a quick and easy smoothie for breakfast or as a post workout.
PERSIMMON AND STRAWBERRY BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
2 Persimmons ( sharon fruit)
1 banana ( from frozen, cut into slices - makes it creamier)
handful of frozen strawberries ( 6 if you can get fresh ones)
1/2 teaspoon Cacoa Tablespoon flax seeds
1/2 can of coconut milk/ or water
1 teaspoon of honey ( to taste)
TO MAKE:
Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into glass and add flax seeds,
For EXTRA goodness add some chopped cashews/ poppyseeds / toasted sesame seeds to the top and ENJOY:)
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