The keyword for a ripe persimmon is definitely “luscious”. Funny thing how here in the west persimmon’s have the reputation for being mouth-puckeringly tart, but the truth (known so well in China and Japan) is that a ripe persimmon is beautifully, delicately, mildly custard-like. And luscious.

My grocery stores have lots of ripe persimmons right now, so hopefully you can find some lusciously ripe ones in your neck of the woods as well.

A good thing, because the healthifying benefits of persimmon are not to be snuffed at.

The Health Benefits of Persimmon

Persimmons are high in soluble fiber (the cholesterol-lowering “oatmeal” kind rather than the “celery” kind…). They’re also crazy-rich in phytonutrients — flavonoids, polyphenols, polysaccharides… the good stuff that makes your body “sing” and feel all juicy and revitalized, even if you don’t exactly understand the down & dirty of how that’s happening.

They’re also rich in beta carotene, super-high in vitamin A and a respectable source of vitamin C and antioxidants. Add that to the wildly energizing & healthifying benefits of the fresh aloe vera gel in this smoothie, and it’s really just a wonderful one to add to your rejuvenating arsenal!

And they’re just to dang luscious.

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