Cherries - Tasty And Useful

Author: Marko Balašević Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

The fruits are rich in provitamin A, vitamins B, C and P, iron, potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus ...

In early summer, one of the most commonly consumed fruits are cherries. In addition to being delicious, red fruits are extremely useful because they are rich in provitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C and P, iron, potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus.

Due to the beneficial effect on the body and the general strengthening effect, cherries were highly valued in Eastern medicine.

Cherries activate metabolic processes, improve appetite and brain function, strengthen blood vessels and remove harmful substances from the body. This is shown by modern studies on their properties. And in ancient times they were called "bird cherries" because people noticed that birds preferred them. Doctors in the East have valued the fruit because it is very well absorbed by the body.

Red fruits contain the biologically active substances coumarin and oxycoumarin, which normalize blood clotting.

The dark red color of the fruit is due to pigment substances with a high content of anthocyanins and carotenoids - flavonoids, which strengthen the walls of blood vessels and reduce high blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

Studies have shown that red pigments reduce inflammation and pain in experimental animals. Anthocyanins are thought to have antioxidant properties.

Due to the iron content, cherries are recommended for patients with anemia, and the presence of salicylic acid makes them suitable for those suffering from arthritis, gout and rheumatism.

One cup of cherries contains approximately 100 calories, 3 grams of fiber, 1.5 grams of fat, 2 grams of protein and many vitamins and minerals.

Cherries are a food with a low glycemic index (22) and low glycemic loading (5). They are rich in fructose, which is slowly broken down in the blood and is therefore particularly "light" for the pancreas. Due to this, they are useful for people with diabetes.

The high content of fiber and cellulose makes cherries suitable for dysbacteriosis and constipation.

Health risks from the consumption of cherries are associated only with allergic reactions to these floors. Experts advise if you are intolerant to cherries or cherries, to avoid consuming them not only raw but also thermally processed.

Cherries - Tasty And Useful

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