Medlar immortal friend

Immortal medlar that went through the years, in no season I saw you stiff, nor did you know that autumn hurts those who without your blessing were covered, and I from that your light received a bath that inspired me to be alive among the dead. -DC Silvano-

Being, collecting medlars in the backyard of house; I remembered that our parents came to visit us next week; and then we said: what we can prepare you with this good crop of medlars? Desserts emerged, all you want; but my father should be moderate with sweets and maybe he will not eat them, ah! I know, some chicken thighs, which are his favorites with a medlar sauce, which we once tried at some friends' house.

However, came the but? Is this fruit suitable for a diabetic? Then we took on the task of looking for information, both scientific and cultural, and that is what we are going to share, we trust that you will accompany us and give us something more ... Its name varies according to the region: Cadápano, niéspola, níspola, nispolero, néspera, niéspera. It grows as a wild tree that requires little care. Its scientific name is - Eriobotrya japonica - also called "Japanese medlar". Its fruit is very common today in Europe and Asia.

The medlar is a yellow fruit that is born in clusters, with a sweet but acid taste in the background. It is also called Japanese plum and is grown in many places in the world. Not only does it taste delicious and refreshing, it also contains a high amount of vitamins and minerals, important for the body. Yellow fruits owe their color to anthocyanins. This is nothing more than an antioxidant compound very similar to flavonoids.

Flavonoids are polyphenolic secondary metabolites commonly with a ketone group and normally yellow-colored pigments from which their name comes (from the Latin flavus, "yellow"). Flavonoids have great pharmacological properties in "in vitro" models such as: antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antibiotic, antidiarrheal. Some studies indicate that a diet rich in flavonoids may decrease the risk of cancer.

That is to say, that is a beneficial compound for the organism! This kind of compound can help you reduce the risks of diseases that have to do with the heart. In addition, they are excellent anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and prevent diabetes in the blood. Advantages of yellow fruits are in the bunch! To all the above said can be added, that these yellow fruits are able to strengthen the immune system. All thanks to the amount of beta-carotene they have.

Beta-carotenes are excellent antioxidants, which helps the immune system to protect itself from various diseases and also stimulates the production of white blood cells in the blood. That's it, we told ourselves! With this information, we will have a clear conscience, because our father is older and is one of those who take care of himself, he still does sports regularly, every other day; besides, the gym can not miss it; and his 8 hours of sleep are sacred.

Foods rich in beta carotene are excellent for skin care because they activate melanin, which gives the pigment to it. Some even consider them vital for tanning, because of its effects on the skin. Hence, there are sunscreens to help pigment the skin, or to tanThese preparations are based on yellow and orange fruits, precisely for the function of being beneficial to the skin in association with the sun. But beware, the sun should be avoided between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., recommend dermatologists.

In addition, for those or those who want to lose weight, the medlar for being low in sugars and lacking in low levels of fat, is excellent to help constipation or costipamiento. It also has a low calorie content and its intake gives symptoms of satiety, accompanied with saline and mineralized water, of course. In these cases it should be part of a healthy menu, at least in harvest; Well, it reports well-being to the organism in general.

Based on the above, we have prepared baked chicken thighs, with sauce and traces of medlar, accompanied by orange hulls / segments for decoration. We have located the thighs in organic farms, where they do not inject hormones to accelerate growth and at the same time they do not affect the natural nutrients and proteins of the bird's meat. That is how it has stayed. And, if you get to prepare them, good appetite!