Cherry: health benefits and harms

“... Apple trees in bloom are spring creation ...” and although the famous song does not say anything about cherries, the flowering of this tree is also beautiful, and ripe, juicy fruits may well compete with the apple in the number of useful substances in the composition. A fragile tree that brings dark red berries to people has the power to heal and strengthen human health.

The name "cherry" in the original version meant "a tree with sticky juice" and has common roots with German and Latin names. The first cherries were seen by the Romans in the city of Kerasunt and began to be called by the name of the settlement - Kerasunt fruits.

In Russia, cherries became widespread during the reign of Yuri Dolgoruky, who fell in love with sweet and sour fruits. It was at that time that the first cherry orchards appeared.

Cherry refers to plum and is considered a fruit. But everyone is accustomed to calling this delicious fruit a berry that has a sweet and sour taste and a juicy burgundy red color.

Types of cherries

Scientists believe that the first cherry trees were brought to Rome by the commander Lucullus. At present, about 150 species of this fruit tree are known, but the most popular are: “sweet cherry”, “steppe cherry”, “ordinary cherry”, “felt cherry”, “Magaleb cherry”. They took part in the formation of most varieties that are cultivated today.

1. "Felt cherry" grows in China, mainly in its northwestern regions, as well as in Japan. This small tree, about 3 m high, grows in the mountains. The species got its name because of the leaves, which from below resemble felt. The tree blooms with white-pink flowers, and the fruits of red color have a pleasant, mild taste.
2. "Cherry steppe." Its second name is “shrubby cherry”. This variety is well known in Russia, Ukraine, the North Caucasus, Siberia, Asia Minor, Europe and the Balkans. A low (about 2 m) bush is used to settle in the forest-steppe zone, on arid slopes, in the middle of numerous other shrubs. Quite non-capricious and sweet berry of dark cherry or yellow colors.
3. “Common cherry” is rather a cultivated plant, because science does not have information about its wild-growing species. Its ancestors are called “steppe cherries” and “cherries,” and their homeland is Asia Minor, the Caucasus, and Crimea. Currently, it is this variety that is most popular among gardeners. It tolerates drought and frost well. Its fruits are dark red in color, have a sweet and sour taste, and the fragrant aroma of white flowers makes you dream and enjoy its flowering.
4. "Magaleb Cherry." This variety in its wild form is listed on the pages of the Red Book. Asia is considered his homeland. In the wild, it can be found on the mountain slopes of the Alps, Crimea, Carpathians.It is used both as a decoration for a personal plot, and as a tree that brings tasty, slightly bitter fruits, painted almost black. Basically, liqueurs, various tinctures are made from it, as well as canned.
5. "Cherries". It is this subspecies of cherry that is considered one of the oldest. The Romans tried it in the Asian city of Kerasunte. Sweet fruits of the plant are loved by both adults and children. They are the sweetest of all representatives of the cherry genus. Painted can be yellow, red and maroon. This variety needs southern regions. It is there that they harvest a rich and healthy crop.

Also, varieties of cherries are divided into tree-like and bush-like. Treelike trees are from 2 to 7 m high, and bushy trees consist of several trunks, from which roots extend.

But all types of cherries have fragrant flowers and juicy bright fruits, which are very useful for the human body.

What is the difference between cherry and cherry

Cherry is considered one of the oldest varieties of cherries and belongs to the Plum family with it. It is known that cherries were known to mankind 8 thousand years ago. It was this species of plant that Herodotus mentioned, and Sargon II, the ruler of Assyria, admired its fruits. Cherry is considered the ancestor of modern cherry, but with all the similarities, these plants differ from each other not only in the taste of the fruit, but also in other characteristics:

1. Plant shape. If a cherry can be either a shrub or a branching tree up to 7 m high, then a cherry is always a strong tree, whose height can be 10 m.
2. The color of the crown. The trunk of the cherry is gray-brown in color, and in the cherry it is brown-red.
3. Leaves. The cherry leaf has marginal notches and a bright smell, while in cherries it is oval and practically not dissected. There is no aroma in the cherry leaf.
4. Fruit. Cherry berries have a sweet and sour taste, and sweet cherries. In addition, cherry fruits are painted in shades of red, and cherry fruits, in addition to red, can have a yellow color, and even black.
5. Weather. Cherry is a plant that can tolerate frosts, but the cherry grows in the southern regions.
6. The disease. If the fungus is able to completely destroy the sweet cherry, then only the leaves that are removed from the cherry suffer, and the tree does not lose its fertility.
7. Use. Ripe and juicy cherries amazingly reveal their taste in various kinds of preparations: compotes, jams, liquors, etc. But it is better to use fresh cherry berries in order to experience the pleasure of the alluring sweetness of the fruit.

What is more useful

Cherries and cherries belong to the same species, therefore they have a similar composition of nutrients, but still have differences. For example, they contain vitamin C, but in cherry, according to scientists, it is more. As for antioxidants, in cherry they are polyphenols, and in cherry they are anthocyanins. They contain both vitamins and minerals, but cherry is richer in the content of these components. In addition, it has less sugar and calories. That is why doctors are still inclined to recognize cherries as a more useful fruit.

In any case, both berries can enhance human health, but each gourmet chooses his own taste!

Composition and calorie content

Speaking about the unique abilities of cherry fruits to maintain a healthy human being, it is worth paying attention to an extensive list of its beneficial substances, which include:

• potassium;
• phosphorus;
• sodium;
• magnesium;
• calcium;
• zinc;
• iron;
• copper;
• manganese;
• fluorine;
• vitamins of group B, A, C, PP;
• tryptophan;
• salicylic, succinic, formic acids;
• antioxidants.

For 100 g of fresh fruits, 1 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat, 12.18 g of carbohydrates, 8.5 g of sugar, 1.6 g of dietary fiber are accounted for. Calorie content is 50 kcal.

Experts note that the beneficial substances in each variety prevail in different quantities and depend on the climate and the characteristics of the locality.

What is useful cherry

General benefit

Of course, cherry fruit does not occupy a leading position in the number of trace elements, but nevertheless its composition is quite balanced and rich. Therefore, the berry has the following properties:

• strengthening the cardiovascular system;
• normalization of blood coagulation;
• lower cholesterol;
• elimination of constipation;
• normalization of the gastrointestinal tract;
• destruction of pathogens of dysentery;
• prevention and treatment of arthritis, gout;
• increase immunity;
• vitamin deficiency prevention;
• normalization of the nervous system;
• combating the symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections;
• strengthening hair and nails;
• improving the appearance of the skin;
• increased visual acuity;
• improvement and strengthening of teeth;
• increase in overall tone;
• natural antibiotic;
• improved metabolism.

That is how little cherries fight to enhance human health. But still, its benefits differ both from age and from the person’s gender. She has her own “secrets” for each category.

For women

The female body needs special protection - cherries can have a specific effect that women need. In addition to the general positive effect on human health, the fruit helps to avoid antispasmodic pain during critical days. This property was given to the berry by magnesium, which is part of its composition. It also normalizes the menstrual cycle and helps to cope with the symptoms of menopause. Its influence is useful both for young girls and for older women. The fetus is able to stop, or rather reduce the amount of copious discharge during menstruation.

Another quality that is so valuable for the fair half of humanity is the ability to cleanse and rejuvenate the skin. The berry also helps to cope with nervous stress, improves eyesight, relieves swelling and helps to lose weight, cleanses the body, breaks down fats and fights the development of cancerous tumors.

For men

For males, cherry fruits are indispensable. Their magical effect is as follows:

• normalization of the production of male hormones and potency;
• improvement in seminal fluid;
• prevention of male infertility, prostate adenoma, cancer;
• increase in general tone and physical endurance.

It is also worth noting that for men, not only fresh berry is useful, but also products from it, because zinc, which copes with most men's problems, is not destroyed in the process of making jam, jams, compotes, etc.

During pregnancy

A woman awaiting the appearance of a baby experiences a sufficiently large shortage of trace elements that must be replenished. The cherry fruit, which can have a unique effect during pregnancy, copes with this excellently. It saturates the body of the mother and child with the majority of essential vitamins and minerals. Also, a wonderful berry helps to remove toxins from the intestines and excess fluid, thereby reducing swelling, strengthens teeth, bones and hair, copes with mood swings, eliminates insomnia, helps increase immunity, normalizes the digestive tract and central nervous system. In addition, some expectant mothers have joint pains - cherries can ease the suffering of a pregnant woman. It can inhibit the development of gestational diabetes, which is typical for pregnant women. This is due to the glucose contained in the fruit in the prescribed amount.

The future little man will also benefit from the use of ripe cherry berries by his mother during pregnancy. The fact is that the fruit is able to protect the nerve cells of the fetus, and subsequently this positively affects the work of the brain of the child. And folic acid, which is in the berry, is an essential element of the baby’s blood cells and reduces the risk of birth defects.

But do not forget that the berry is allergenic and also dangerous by exacerbations of gastritis. In such cases, it is replaced with stewed fruit, decoctions, preserves and cherry teas.But still, in order to avoid the risks of complications before use, you need to consult your doctor.

When breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is the basis for the healthy development of the baby. Therefore, during lactation, mother should carefully monitor her menu and include in it the most useful products for the baby and her body. Scientists have proved that a bright berry must be included in the diet of the mother. In addition to a positive effect on women (helping to get rid of extra pounds, increasing hemoglobin, improving overall health, normalizing the nervous system, preventing thyroid disorders, lowering cholesterol, strengthening hair and nails, bone skeleton and teeth, the berry protects infants from anemia It contributes to the normal digestion process, forms a beneficial intestinal microflora, helps to establish the work of the cardiovascular system, improves immunity and reduces the risk of colic.

But all this does not mean that in the early days, mom can eat fruit in kilograms. In the first month, doctors forbid to feast on the berry. In the second month, you can eat no more than 100 g per day, while in the first days, start trying one or two berries, gradually increasing the dose. By four months you can afford to eat 300 g per day.

In general, eating fruit has a positive effect on the health of a young mother and baby!

For children

Thanks to its rich vitamin and mineral complex, the miraculous cherry is useful not only for adults, but also for children. It has the following qualities that are useful for the child's body:

• treatment and prevention of childhood anemia;
• removal of toxins and toxins;
• improvement of the gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular system;
• treatment and prevention of constipation;
• improvement and normalization of intestinal microflora;
• help in the treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
• vascular strengthening;
• increased appetite;
• strengthening the bone skeleton and its proper formation;
• reduction of allergy symptoms due to catechins and tannins;
• increase immunity;
• removal of inflammation of the mucous membranes.

Based on such a list of benefits brought by cherry berries, it is imperative to include it in the child’s diet. Experts recommend introducing fruit from 10-11 months in the amount of several small pieces of one berry, or rather half of it.

If the child does not have a reaction, then after 2 weeks you can give a whole berry, increasing the portion by the year to 50 g. In 3 years, the daily norm can reach 150 g.

If the baby has a reaction to the fetus after the first dose, then a second time you can offer refreshments in 2-3 weeks. If the situation repeats, then the use of berries is recommended to be postponed until three years.

When losing weight

Cherry not only enhances health, but also helps to lose weight. This is facilitated by:

1. Low calorie content. 100 g of berries contains 50 kcal. This will definitely not add extra grams and centimeters, even if you eat a large number of berries.
2. Carbohydrates. The fruit does contain carbohydrates, but not harmful ones, but formed by fructose and sucrose. Most of the berries are protein and fiber, which are simply indispensable in the process of losing weight.
3. Glycemic index. In cherries, this figure is 22 units, which is not a risk for increasing sugar levels.
4. Berries improve metabolism than are useful in the fight against extra pounds.
5. Cherry improves bowel function, freeing it from toxins, which leads to the cleansing of the body and weight loss in general.

In addition, the essential oils that the product possesses are involved in the breakdown of fats.

But still it is not worth abusing the berry greatly. Nutritionists recommend using it during the diet to saturate the body with useful trace elements and maintain health. At the same time, 200-300 g will not be harmed, but only 50 g of berries can be allowed at night, and it is better to abandon night berry snacks altogether.

The benefits and harms of cherry leaves

The cherry tree endowed with the ability to heal not only its fruits, but also its leaves. They contain elements such as:

• vitamins of group B, A, C, E;
• potassium;
• calcium;
• phosphorus;
• magnesium;
• copper;
• zinc;
• iron;
• manganese;
• fluorine.

Thanks to this composition, the leaves are able to increase immunity, eliminate the negative impact of the environment on the body, fight cancer cells, thin the blood, tone up, relieve spasms, and soothe gastrointestinal inflammation. And also to improve the intestinal microflora, help in the treatment of hepatitis, remove excess fluid, stop nosebleeds, clean the kidneys of sand, treat anemia, reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.

The use of leaves does not have any specific daily allowance. Tea is made from them, added to compote, preserves and other preparations.

But, despite all its advantages, leaves can harm a person, so they can not be taken in such cases as:

• tendency to allergies;
• individual intolerance to the component;
• diabetes;
• obesity;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• chronic pneumonia;
• children's age up to three years.

Is leaf tea good for you?

Cherry leaf is a wonderful tea leaves. The resulting drink has an exquisite taste, bright aroma and is able to quench thirst well, and in combination with honey or, for example, lemon, is able to give real pleasure. In addition, cherry tea will help stop bleeding, cleanse the kidneys, reduce pressure, get rid of toxins, speed up the process of recovery from viral infections, increase immunity, prevent the aging of the body and improve the appearance.

But still this healing drink has its contraindications:

• exacerbation of gastritis or ulcers;
• increased acidity of the stomach;
• constipation;
• low blood pressure;
• individual intolerance.

If there are no obstacles to the use of such tea, then it is worth trying to recharge with a cup of a fragrant drink, and at the same time improve your health.

Cherry bones: benefits and harms

Cherry bones cause a controversial attitude. The fact is that in their composition they have amygdalin, which when chewing and mixing with saliva releases cyanide. This is the most harmful effect of a bone on a person. But for a fatal outcome, you need to eat at least 600 pieces, without fail grinding them. Therefore, if you accidentally swallow one or two bones, then you should not write a will and call a notary. The body itself will cope with the incoming poison, simply by neutralizing it with its own resources.

But there is also the benefit of berry seed. They have a positive effect in the treatment of arthritis, gout, osteochondrosis, colds, and increase immunity. They also produce magic oil, which can rejuvenate the skin of the face and tighten it no worse than expensive peels. In addition, healing drinks are made from the fruit nucleolus - tinctures that can cope with many chronic diseases, give strength and improve health. But naturally, everything should be in moderation and on the recommendation of a specialist.

The benefits of cherry blanks

Cherry is a seasonal berry, so many tend to preserve stewed fruit, freeze fruits or make juice to enjoy not only a juicy taste in winter, but also to benefit. At the same time, of course, fresh berries contain the most useful substances, but many of them are not lost in the blanks and are also able to bring benefits.

Compote

A bright drink brewed from the fruits of a cherry tree will present a real summer mood and invaluable benefits to the body of adults and children. Of course, in the process of boiling the beneficial substances it becomes a little less than in fresh fruits, nevertheless, the drink contains vitamins B, A, C, PP, K, E, as well as magnesium, iron, zinc, sodium, beta-carotene phosphorus, potassium. They are able to influence the body in a positive way:

• increase hemoglobin, thereby preventing the development of anemia;
• reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease;
• increase the body's resistance to viral infections, vascular elasticity;
• improve the appearance of the skin;
• strengthen bones;
• calm the nervous system.

Compote will delight not only the adult body with its vitamins, but also the children's one.

But it is worth noting that compote is not recommended for people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas. In addition, its excessive use can add weight and worsen the condition of the teeth, because compote contains sugar. That is why its calorie content is higher than that of fresh fruits, and can reach 100 kcal per 100 g. Experts recommend drinking 2 glasses a day. At the same time, the housewives must remember that during the preparation process, be sure to remove the bones containing hydrocyanic acid!

Juice

Concentrated cherry juice tastes sour, and many do not like it for it, but in vain! Its composition does not differ from fresh berries and has the same beneficial effect on the body as the freshly picked fruit. But its main difference is a large number of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory effect. The latter property is most valuable for people professionally involved in sports, as juice perfectly relieves muscle pain. Also, the drink lowers cholesterol, removes toxins, fights free radicals, eliminates intestinal slagging and aggressive environmental effects on the skin.

However, doctors do not recommend drinking juice in the presence of ulcers, gastritis, liver and kidney diseases. It is also contraindicated in children under one year of age and in patients with diabetes!

The rest of humanity can enjoy the taste of a wonderful drink without fear for their health.

Jam

Fragrant cherry berry jam can fall in love with anyone. Bright, juicy, sweet - it can decorate any pastries or become an independent dessert.

Jam is not only a delicious product, but also very healthy! In its composition it contains:

• iron;
• coumarin;
• anthocyanin;
• polyunsaturated fatty acids;
• alimentary fiber;
• B, C, E vitamins and other substances that are found in fresh fruits.

During cooking, the amount of vitamin C and vitamin B9 is greatly reduced, but the remaining components remain almost unchanged. That is why jam is unique in its healing properties. It is capable of:

• normalize the functioning of the nervous system;
• eliminate insomnia;
• improve metabolism and skin condition;
• increase visual acuity;
• interfere with the aging process of the body;
• increase hemoglobin and protect against anemia;
• regulate sugar levels;
• strengthen immunity;
• cope with the symptoms of sore throat and colds.

Therefore, after drinking tea with cherry jam on a cold winter evening, you can make your health a great gift. But do not forget about the calorie content of the product. Due to its high sugar content, it is 256 kcal. Also, the use of dessert is not advisable for people suffering from obesity, diabetes, allergies. In addition, children under 3 years old should not be given jam. But if the three-year age is left behind and there are no obstacles, then you can feast on jam, but not forgetting the measure. Everyone has their own, but still 5-6 tablespoons do not cause any concern!

Frozen cherry

In order to enjoy ripe cherries in the winter, it is not necessary to run to the supermarket and purchase berries of dubious quality. You can simply stock up on them in the summer and freeze, especially since this fruit tolerates this procedure perfectly. At the same time, neither beneficial substances nor taste undergo significant changes. But in order for its properties to be preserved in a truly pristine version, you need to know some tricks of freezing.

The berries should be thoroughly washed, remove the leaves and stalks, and then dried. You can not delay the process, because the more time has passed since the harvest, the less vitamins become. Therefore, it is necessary to immediately arrange the cherry in bags or containers and put it in the freezer.So the berry will be able to please its taste throughout the year. But it is worth remembering that it can not be subjected to a repeated freezing procedure.

In this form, the fruit can be added to compotes, jams, pastries, as well as any other dishes.

Dried cherry

Dried cherries also have all the qualities and abilities of a fresh berry. Its vitamin composition does not change at all, therefore it can affect the nervous system, the cardiovascular and the circulatory system, improve brain function, vision, tone up, fight viruses and colds, increase the body’s protective properties, and prevent the development of cancerous tumors, cleanse the body. But she also has contraindications: gastritis, ulcer, diabetes. Otherwise, the berry is safe and very healthy. Therefore, it is worth buying or picking berries and drying them for the winter.

There are two methods of drying: natural conditions, i.e. when the cherries are dried in the sun for four days, and then brought to readiness in the oven for 10 hours at a temperature not exceeding 60 ° C. You can immediately carry out the entire procedure in the oven. To do this, spread the cherry on a baking sheet and put it in the oven for 8 hours at a temperature of 165 ° C with the door ajar.

Which of these options to choose, the hostess decides, but both of them miraculously preserve all the benefits of natural fruit.

Cherry in medicine

Doctors are meticulous people, so they check everything thoroughly. After all, the life of the patient depends on the correctness of the chosen drug. But not only medicines are treated by the doctors of their patients. Along with them, experts suggest using the forces of nature, which are embodied in herbs, roots, vegetables and fruits.

Naturally, after long research, cherries got their right to help patients with the treatment of such ailments as tonsillitis, gout, arthritis, anemia, rheumatism. It also cleanses the body, removes toxins and toxins, relieves inflammation, headaches and periodic pains in women, increases potency, fights swelling, removes cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, improves brain activity, and prolongs youth. You can talk a lot about its benefits, if not endlessly, but there are some diagnoses that make people be extremely picky in choosing the foods they use, require special attention.

With diabetes

Due to their low glycemic index, which is equal to 22 units, doctors have no contraindications to the use of this berry by patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. They can be eaten per day up to 300 g. In this case, it is worth consuming only fresh berries, which do not contain harmful sugar, but only healthy compounds.

With pancreatitis

During an attack of exacerbation of such a serious disease as pancreatitis, the use of cherries is under the strictest ban. Dietary fiber, which is rich in fruit, can only aggravate the patient's condition. In the period of "calm" it is quite possible to allow yourself to taste wonderful fruits, but it is better if they are thermally processed, for example, in compote. So you can avoid the risks of complications and get one pleasure and benefit.

With gastritis

Gastritis is often accompanied by such an unpleasant phenomenon as constipation. Cherry berries can gently eliminate this problem. However, such a medicine should be resorted to only during a period of deep remission, because Cherry can aggravate the course of the disease and irritate the inflamed mucosa even more. 150-200 g of fruit can be consumed per day, but do not neglect the opinion of a gastroenterologist. It is better to turn to him for advice in establishing an individual norm, which depends on the condition of the patient and the characteristics of his body as a whole.

For the intestines

Cherry is necessary for the intestines! She cleans it of toxins, improves the motility of the entire gastrointestinal tract, and also fights constipation, which can deliver a lot of negative emotions.It also blocks pathogenic bacteria in the intestine, thereby helping to establish the beneficial microflora of the latter. If you eat about 300 g of ripe fruits per day, then the intestines will normalize and will be fully restored. You can also safely use and workpieces from cherries. They retain all the trace elements useful for this organ.

For constipation

In the fight against constipation, cherry is also able to prove itself as a drug that can cope with the symptoms of this problem. The berry has a laxative effect, so its use has a positive effect on the treatment of this disease, without causing harm to the body. It is recommended to eat ripe fruits or stewed fruit cooked from them. But do not forget that increased acidity of the stomach is a contraindication to this method of treatment.

With gout

Since ancient times, cherries have been used to treat and relieve symptoms of gout. Ripe fresh berries are able to excrete urine salts, as well as relieve redness of the inflamed joint. Experts recommend consuming berries before each meal in an amount of at least 25 pieces. At the same time, during an exacerbation of the disease, sweet and sour treatment should be taken from three to five times a day. It is also recommended to drink milk with fresh fruits or cherry syrup.

With colitis

Colitis is a fairly common disease in which patients are forbidden to eat most berries and fruits. During remission, you can let yourself enjoy the fruits of cherries, but you should be very careful. You can eat no more than 200 g of fresh fruits per week. But the berries that have undergone heat treatment, namely jam, can be enjoyed. The body will be saturated with useful trace elements and will not receive much harm. In any case, you need to consult a doctor, because only a specialist is able to determine all the possible risks from consumption.

With hemorrhoids

With hemorrhoids, which often occurs against a background of constipation, cherries can become a lifeline. It can be consumed both fresh and in the form of compotes, preserves and other preparations. It has a laxative property and will help establish the process of defecation, which in turn will facilitate the symptoms of the disease. But it is worth remembering that the laxative effect of berries is weak, so you should not refuse medical treatment.

With cholecystitis

The diagnosis of cholecystitis is also a kind of limiter for the use of many products. But they do not include cherries and products from it. Having a choleretic effect, although very small, it helps to remove bile from the body, and also cleanses of sand. That is why patients suffering from cholecystitis, doctors do not prohibit the use of berries, but during exacerbations they are not advisable. During remission, it is better to process the berries, i.e. there is jam, stewed fruit, marmalade, but there will be no danger in eating fresh fruit. The only thing to be wary of is abuse and high acidity of the stomach. Therefore, it is advisable not to eat more than one handful of ripe fruit per day.

Cherry-based traditional medicine recipes

Folk healers and healers also did not ignore cherries. To treat diseases, they use the wisdom and knowledge of their ancestors about the healing properties of plants, vegetables and fruits. Cherry with its list of beneficial effects on the human body has become the basis of many recipes to help cope with various ailments.

Help with atherosclerosis

Components:

• Cherry - 1 kg.
• Fresh milk - 4 glasses.

Rinse one kilogram of cherries and divide into 4 parts. Take each part with fresh milk, washed down with berries.

Epilepsy treatment

It is necessary:

• 3 parts dried cherries.
• 1 part of Hibiscus tea.
• 2 parts of dried flowers of oregano.
• 2 tsp honey.

Connect all the components. Their total volume should be half a glass, in which it is necessary to add 0.5 cups of water. Boil the mass for 15 minutes and stand for an hour. Add honey to the resulting product and mix. This tool is used in the afternoon, while dividing the broth into two parts.

To improve the blood supply system

Ingredients:

• Cherry - 400 g.
• May honey - 150 g.
• Orange - 2 pcs.

Rinse the berries and remove the seeds, and then combine with all the ingredients. Cook the mixture for 25 minutes over low heat. Take the medicine 3 times a day after meals, after 20 minutes. A single dose is 1 tbsp.

With fever

Ingredients:

• Cherry - 250 g
• Water - 1 l.

Rinse the fruits and remove the stone. Knead the fruit with a rolling pin and add warm boiled water. Insist 40 minutes, stirring the product periodically. For severe fever, consume up to two liters per day.

Cherry in cosmetology

Scientists have established the fact that berries positively affect the condition of the skin, rejuvenate it, saturate it with vitamins, maintain water balance, fight wrinkles and the harmful effects of the environment, eliminating inflammation. In addition, strengthening the hair and giving it a healthy shine is also included in the list of amazing features of this fruit. Thanks to such abilities, cherries have also proven themselves in cosmetology, where they began to create cosmetic preparations based on pulp and seeds that improve the appearance of the skin and support their health in a natural way. But expensive cosmetic procedures and drugs are not available to everyone, but making them at home is not difficult.

For face

Anti-wrinkle mask
Composition:

• Cherry fruits - 5 pcs.
• Starch - 5 g.
• Avocado oil - 5 ml.

Rinse the fruits, remove the kernels and make a homogeneous mass of fruit pulp. Add the rest of the ingredients to it and leave it on your face for 20 minutes. Wash yourself with running water.

For oily skin
Ingredients:

• Cherry - 3 pcs.
• Salicylic acid - 10 drops.
• White or pink clay - 10 g.

Rinse the berry and release from the seeds. Prepare cherry puree, which is combined with clay and acid. Mix. Before applying such a mask, wash with a hot decoction of chamomile flowers and only then apply the mass on the face. Time is 20 minutes. After that, remove the residue with a cotton pad or cosmetic towel.

For combination skin
Composition:

• Cherry juice - 15 ml.
• Rice - 10 g.
• A pinch of cinnamon.

Combine the pre-cooked rice with all the ingredients and mash with a blender. Apply the mask to the cleansed face in the area of ​​the forehead, nose and chin. Soak for half an hour and wash.

For hair

Hair also needs careful care. Currently, unfortunately, the composition of shampoos includes quite aggressive components that negatively affect the condition of the hair, so it is natural products that will help saturate the curls with health and restore their lost strength.

Nourishing mask
Composition:

• Cherry - 15 fruits.
• Chicken Egg - 1 pc.
• Banana - 1 pc.

From peeled and already peeled berries and banana, prepare mashed potatoes and add the egg. Apply the mixture to the hair along the entire length, wrap with a towel and rinse with water after 20 minutes.

For shine
Composition:

• Cherry juice - ½ cup.
• Lemon - 1 pc.
• Potato starch - 2 tbsp.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply to the hair along the entire length. Wrap your head in a towel and leave for half an hour. Rinse with running water.

From hair loss
Composition:

• Cherry juice - ½ cup.
• Raw yolk - 1 pc.
• Burdock oil - 1 tbsp.

Combine all components and apply to hair. Wash off after half an hour.

Cooking cherries

First of all, cherry is a ready-to-eat product, so its use in cooking is natural. The fruits are eaten both fresh and canned, dried and dried.Its bright aroma evokes appetite, and a slight acidity makes the taste more vibrant.

In Ukrainian cuisine, for example, dumplings with cherry filling are very popular. German cuisine is famous for cherry strudel, while French cuisine is famous for clafoutis with cherries. Their leaves are used in the preservation of various vegetables, in the preparation of marinades, for example. A combination of berries and alcohol is considered almost a classic of the genre!

In Russia, cherries also found their application in baking, and in sauces, and in marinades. Fruit drinks and stewed fruit are prepared from it, which quench thirst remarkably, and they also produce marmalade, jam and marshmallows that are healthy.

Whatever form a person takes cherry fruits, they always give him their amazing taste and amazing benefits.

Harm and contraindications

Despite all its advantages, cherries still have drawbacks that limit its use to people who have the following diagnoses and disorders:

• exacerbation of gastritis and peptic ulcer;
• increased acidity;
• low pressure;
• acute inflammatory diseases of the lungs;
• individual intolerance;
• thinning of tooth enamel.

But it is worth noting that insignificant consumption of berries is still possible with such diseases. You just need to consult with a specialist and weigh the pros and cons. After that, you can enjoy your favorite treat without fearing for your health, but without abusing it.

How to choose to store cherries

In order for a berry to really benefit health, it is necessary to choose it correctly if there is no crop. This is very easy to do if you know the general rules:

1. Colour. Fruits should have a juicy bright red color. The darker the color of the fruit, the sweeter it is.
2. Peduncle. It is better to choose those fruits where the stem is preserved, because such cherries are stored much longer. The stalk itself should be green.
3. Density. Cherries should be fairly dense and uniform. There should be no darkening or dents.

You also need to make sure that the cherries do not have any traces of mold.

Choosing a ripe berry, you must carefully bring it or bring it to your home, because the fruits do not tolerate the transport process very well. If the berries are delivered safe and sound to their destination, they must be stored properly so that the health benefits are maximized. In the refrigerator, berries can be stored for five days in an unwashed condition in the fruit compartment. It is better to keep them in the package that purchased the goods.

Frozen fruit can retain its freshness and beneficial elements throughout the year.

Dried or sun-dried cherries can be stored in containers or canvas bags.

How to eat cherry

There are rules for eating healthy berries:

1. First of all, cherries should be washed well and put on a dish with cuttings or in a bowl in bulk.
2. You can’t also eat fruit on an empty stomach, because Cherry increases acidity. It is better to eat berries as a sweet dessert, a hired rest from the main meal.
3. In addition, after eating the fruit, it is necessary to rinse your mouth with clean water to avoid damaging effects on tooth enamel.

How much can you eat per day

Do not get carried away with the fruits. The daily norm is 1 kg for an adult, and the child should consume from 200 g to 500 g. Also, experts recommend not to consume all the berries at once, but to divide them into several receptions.

People suffering from any diseases in which the intake of berries should be limited should consult a specialist who can establish the norm depending on the patient’s diagnosis.

Can I eat at night

Cherry is one of those berries, the use of which will absolutely not affect the body if you eat its fruits immediately before bedtime. Of course, you can not use a large bowl, but just a handful. It is this dose that does not harm either the figure or health.

Can I eat with bones

Cherry stones, in addition to useful substances, contain hydrocyanic acid, which is extremely dangerous for humans. But at the same time, its isolation is possible only in the case of crushed nucleoli.And their number should be huge, so if a person swallows a couple of cherry seeds, then you should not worry. But it’s better not to risk it, but to get the useful elements of the kernels by using cherry oil or using a decoction of cherry seeds, which are not dangerous and carry only benefits.

What can be made from cherries: recipes

Cherry pies, jams, jellies, marmalades and jams - this is only the hundredth part of the list of what can be prepared using bright summer berries. But there are dishes and drinks that housewives prepare more often than others.

Compote

The red drink with small berries floating in it perfectly quenches thirst and pleases the eye.

Ingredients:

• Cherries - 1 cup.
• Water - 2.5 l.
• Sugar - 1 cup.

Cooking method:

1. Rinse the berries and put them in clean prepared jars, which are filled with boiling water.
2. Allow to stand for 7 minutes and drain the water into the pan. Add sugar and boil.
3. The resulting syrup is again poured into the jars and already corked with lids. Until the workpieces have cooled, they must be stored upside down in warmth.

Jam

Sweet cherry jam perfectly complements a cup of tea on a cold evening in the winter.

Ingredients:

• Cherry berries - 1 kg.
• Sugar - 1 kg 100 g.

Cooking method:

1. Rinse the fruits and get rid of the nucleoli.
2. Fall asleep with sugar and let stand for 2 hours.
3. Stir and cook over low heat, for 10 minutes from the moment of boiling of the product. Let it brew for 12 hours.
4. Put on fire again and boil from the moment of boiling for 5 minutes. Let it brew for 12 hours.
5. Put on the fire and cook until the jam thickens.
6. Transfer the treat to sterile jars, tighten the lids and put in heat.

Jam

Bright, tasty, beautiful jam made from cherry berries will delight the eye, cheer you up and give real pleasure.

Ingredients:

• 800 g of sugar.
• 1 kg of cherries.

Cooking method:

1. Rinse the berry and remove the seeds. Then put on fire and cook for about 20 minutes.
2. Bring the cooled product to a homogeneous state with a blender and cover with sugar. Then cook again until the latter is completely dissolved.
3. Then cool and repeat the procedure, cooking the product for 20 minutes.
4. Repeat the manipulation again, carefully making sure that the jam does not burn. Bring to the desired consistency and arrange in banks.

Juice

Delicious, and most importantly, surprisingly healthy cherry juice can be prepared at home without much effort.

Ingredients:

• Sugar.
• Cherry.

Cooking method:

1. The amount of ingredients depends on the taste of the cook, as well as the volume that he wants to get. So, sort through the berries, remove the seeds and puree using a blender.
2. Place the resulting mass in a cooking vessel and add water, based on your preferences.
3. Next, bring to a boil and pour sugar, also focusing on your taste preferences.
4. Pour the finished product into bottles and seal with caps.

Wine

A wine drink made from cherry fruits has an interesting combination of taste notes, a pleasant smell and rich color.

Ingredients:

• Fruits of cherry with a seed - 6 l.
• Drinking water - 10 l.
• Sugar sand - 4 kg.

Cooking method:

1. Sort the berries, but do not wash.
2. Transfer the fruits to a container with a lid and knead manually.
3. Add water and granulated sugar and stir.
4. Put in heat and save access to light. Fermentation temperature must not exceed 22 ° C.
5. Stir the product continuously for 5 days, as foam will appear.
6. After the foam ceases to appear, let it brew a little, and then collect the cherry fruits on the surface using a slotted spoon. At the same time they should be wrung out a little.
7. Then cover again and leave for 5 or 7 days.
8. After that, pour the resulting wine with a rubber hose into the bottle.
9. Close the lids until completely snug and leave for 12 days. In this case, sunlight is also contraindicated, and the temperature should not rise above 12 degrees.
10. Next, a fermentation process occurs, which is characterized by the appearance of foam.
11. Every 10 or 12 days, pour the wine into new clean vessels until the fermentation stops.
12. Then tighten the jar or bottle tightly and keep it in a cool place.

Kissel

Many children and adults love this product from childhood. It is not only tasty, but also healthy.

Ingredients:

• 400 g of cherry berries.
• 1.7 liters of water.
• 6 tbsp starch.

Sugar based on taste preferences.

Cooking method:

1. Wash the berries and remove the nucleoli. Add water and cook until boiling.
2. Add sugar and boil for another 10 minutes.
3. Dissolve starch in water (half a glass) and pour into a jelly with a thin stream. In this case, the product should be actively mixed.
4. Next, bring the kissel to the appearance of the first bubbles and turn off the fire.

Paste

A wholesome dessert leaves no one indifferent who will try it.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg of cherries.
• 200 g of honey.

Process:

1. Boil the cherry puree until the mixture thickens and combine with honey.
2. Next, lay the product in a thin layer on a baking sheet covered with baking paper.
3. Put in the oven for 5 hours at a temperature of 80 degrees. The cabinet door must be ajar all this time.

You can also dry the product in the sun or in an electric dryer.

How to quickly remove seeds from cherry

Everyone loves ripe cherry berries, but sometimes you don’t feel like bothering with seeds. There are ways to get rid of these small obstacles. Of course, these are special devices: mechanical, electrical, as well as improvised tools.

1. Mechanical devices can remove bones from several fruits in one go, which significantly reduces time.
2. Electrical appliances do not require additional human presence and cope with everything themselves. Also a good option when there is not much time.
3. But if there is no special device in the household, then, for example, a bottle with a narrow neck, on which the fruit is placed and pierced with a wooden Chinese chopstick, is useful. The bone lands in the bottle, and the berry goes into the mouth!

Is it possible to give cherries to animals

Cherry fruit is useful not only for people, but also for animals. For example, pets can eat berries, but only without seeds, because the latter will harm the four-legged friend. The number of berries should not exceed eight pieces for large breeds. At the same time, berries should not be consumed every day.

It will also be useful for cats to eat one or two cherries without nucleoli.

Interesting Facts About Cherry

1. Cherries are in the same family as plums.
2. Cherry fruits are referred to as stone fruits, not berries.
3. Japanese sakura is just a cherry tree, but with inedible fruits.
4. Cherry grows in England, with a height of 10 m and an age of more than 150 years.

Thus, cherries are a sweet fruit warmed by the sun and absorbed all the beneficial gifts of nature.

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