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Monday, July 16, 2012

Healthy cherry

Cherry is rich in vitamins A, C, and slightly smaller amounts, and vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6. Because of the freshness, flavor and sweetness of cherry (Prunus avium), one may say, the favorite fruit in June. It tasted as early as the Bronze Age, and today it is widespread throughout the world with more than 900 varieties.

Eat more, because of its medicinal properties; known since ancient times, today received a certificate and official medicine. Cherries per cup serving contains about 85 calories negligible, but a lot of protein, carbohydrates and very little fat. It is rich in vitamins A, C, and slightly smaller amounts, and vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6. In cherries there are plenty of folic acid, and minerals calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium and zinc. Folk medicine is praised as a remedy for gout and arthritis, claiming that 20 cherries ten times more effective than aspirin.


Note that cherries have anti-infective activity and extremely, and that as a rich treasure of antioxidants slow the aging effect causes. Indicate the useful properties of cherries in the fight against heart disease and cancer. Cherries as strawberries and raspberries are also a powerful antioxidant that prevents damage to cell DNA, thus reduces the possibility of cancer. They can be eaten in unlimited quantities because it does not irritate the stomach.

But they are a great source of boron, which in combination with calcium and magnesium has a beneficial effect on bone health and their density. Demonstrated its effectiveness as a food for a good sleep.

However, cherries should not be eaten before lunch because it can slow the secretion of gastric juices for digestion, which can make it difficult to digest meat. And after eating cherries should not drink water, let alone beer or other alcoholic beverages.

Tip: Cherries is the healthiest and most delicious raw and thermally processed lose a significant part of the aroma, color and sweetness. That would last longer unwashed should be packed in plastic bags, stored in the refrigerator no longer than two to three days.
 

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