Cherry is one of the most favorite delicacies of children and adults. But not only the pleasant taste and unusual aroma characterize this fruit. Cherry is enriched with a huge number of useful substances, including amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
But do not forget that, like any product, it has its own contraindications and restrictions for use. You also need to know about them in order not to harm the body.
Content of valuable substances: composition of cherries
The chemical composition of cherries is quite rich and varied. The berry contains valuable substances that our body needs for full and healthy functioning. Thus, the product is generously saturated with:
• retinol;
• tocopherol;
• ascorbic acid;
• folic acid;
• potassium;
• magnesium;
• calcium;
• phosphorus;
• sodium;
• iodine;
• cobalt;
• copper;
• manganese;
• molybdenum;
• fluorine;
• zinc.
Organic acids, mono- and disaccharides - all these substances can also be found in the composition of cherries. Therefore, it is rightfully considered one of the most useful berries, used in cooking, cosmetology and folk medicine.
Useful properties of cherries: general information
Eating fresh cherries is an excellent method of preventing vitamin deficiency. In addition, including the product in the diet allows you to:
• improve your heart health;
• strengthen blood vessels;
• normalize blood clotting;
• lower the level of bad cholesterol;
• combat constipation;
• stabilize the activity of the digestive tract;
• destroy pathogenic flora that causes dysentery;
• treat and prevent the development of joint pathologies;
• normalize the functioning of the nervous system;
• eliminate symptoms of viral respiratory diseases;
• strengthen hair and nails;
• improve the condition of the skin;
• improve visual acuity;
• strengthen tooth enamel;
• intensify and normalize metabolic processes in the body;
• increase the overall tone of the body.
Therapeutic effects of cherries:
• antimicrobial;
• antiseptic;
• anti-edematous;
• diuretic;
• diaphoretic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• regenerating;
• wound healing.
Eating cherries or taking medicines based on them helps in getting rid of:
• arthritis, arthrosis, gout;
• edema;
• obesity;
• cellulite;
• chronic fatigue;
• anemia;
• stress;
• urolithiasis.
Thus, cherries can be quite justifiably and reasonably called a valuable product. However, it is worth remembering that during heat treatment they lose most of their beneficial properties, so during the season of their active fruiting, the emphasis should be on fresh fruits.
Benefits of cherries for the heart and blood vessels
Cherry is one of the most essential foods for the cardiovascular system. It contains vitamin PP, coumarin and oxycoumarin. These components have a direct effect on the condition and functioning of the heart and blood vessels:
• normalize the blood clotting process;
• reduce the risk of blood clots;
• provide prevention of angina pectoris;
• strengthen vascular walls (this applies not only to veins and arteries, but also to capillaries);
• maintain the process of hematopoiesis at the proper level;
• reduce the level of bad cholesterol;
• break down and remove atherosclerotic plaques from blood vessels.
It is due to these beneficial properties that cherries are also called "heart berries". It is noteworthy that the darker and richer the color of the fruit, the more elements it contains that are beneficial for the cardiovascular system.
