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Superfood: Persimmon – Metro US

Superfood: Persimmon

No, it’s not a tomato, but a persimmon. This bright orange fruit has zero fat and is high in carbohydrates and natural sugars. It’s high in fibre and Vitamin A and a recent Japanese study showed that persimmon peel contained the phytochemical, proanthocyanidin, thought to protect cells against oxidative damage associated to skin aging.