Every year, when autumn arrives, persimmons or palo santos begin to gain ground in kitchens. This fruit, of tropical origin, is especially prized for its sweet flavor and extreme softness, which allows it to adapt to a wide variety of myths. However, there is a widespread myth that its sweetness can make you fat, but is this true?
The famous nutritionist recently spoke on this topic Pablo Ojedaknown for his many tips on healthy eating. In an intervention for the program ‘Las Mañanas KISS’, on KISS FM, the expert has put both persimmon, orange and grapes in the spotlight. This has been his sentence.
“The persimmon is a fruit often unknown to many people, but it is a delight,” says Ojeda, before going on to review the main properties of palo santo. »First, it has 40 percent of the iron that you should take per day, which makes it an ideal fruit for people who have anemia or, for example, women who are on their period,” he continues.
In addition, the nutritionist highlights the high content of carbohydrates and fiber, which helps to release them little by little, which also makes it ideal for athletes. “In addition, it is rich in magnesium and potassium, so it helps us rest better after doing the activity,” he says.
Pablo Ojeda explains whether persimmons make you fat or not
But what about its sweetness? Is it true that this must imply that you gain weight? The answer to these questions, Pablo Ojeda, is clear: «No. One thing has nothing to do with the other,” he explains. In this sense, persimmon has a glycemic index that enters the blood very slowly, so it can be consumed even by diabetics. “There is no problem,” he confirms.
As for oranges and grapes, as well as all red fruits, the expert assures the same thing: they have a low glycemic index. “Cherry, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries… They are fruits that, despite what they say, are not going to make us very fat,” he says, finishing off with the fact that all of them are very suitable for diets and weight loss. of weight.
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