Known to help regulate blood sugar levels, persimmons are a food that people who have from diabetes should consider adding to their diet. Persimmons are rich in fiber, so they can leave you feeling fuller for a longer period. That’s helpful because it may prevent you from reaching for other, less healthy snacks. If you’re looking for a sweet treat, freeze your Fuyu (a sweet variety of persimmon) for about six to eight hours. Then slice through it and spoon out the frozen custard-like goodness—with no sugar added!

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