Persimmon

Fuyu Persimmons.

On top of their antioxidant and vitamin power, (immune boosting) persimmons are cool in nature making them great for nourishing and moistening the lungs and transforming phlegm.

Persimmons are also rich in fiber which helps regulate blood sugar.

Fun fact: Persimmons are not a fruit I grew up with. At some point, I tried what I now know to be an unripe Hachiya Persimmon, and my whole mouth puckered and felt hairy inside πŸ™…πŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ™…πŸ»β€β™€οΈ. I’ve heard they’re delicious when ripe (you’d be able to see through it in the sun) but I’m busy loving on Fuyu persimmons, pictured here.

On top of their antioxidant and vitamin power, (immune boosting) persimmons are cool in nature making them great for nourishing and moistening the lungs and transforming phlegm.

πŸ’Ž Persimmons are also rich in fiber which helps regulate blood sugar.

πŸ˜‹ These are now one of my favorite foods of Fall. I’d describe them as a mix between an apple and pear.