Red Cherry

Everyone knows that cherries are delicious fruits, but do you know about red cherries ? Let me introduce them to you.

Nutritional information of red cherries

The tree of the big red cherry is beautiful, the flowers are early and colorful, the fruit is delicious and nutritious. According to the analysis of the National Institute of Food Hygiene, every 100 grams of fresh fruit contains 8g of carbohydrates, 1.2g of protein, 6mg of calcium, 3mg of phosphorus, 5.9mg of iron, and a variety of vitamins.

The fruit is sweet and warm in nature, and has the function of regulating the middle and benefiting the spleen. It has a good effect on regulating qi and activating blood circulation, calming the liver and removing heat, and promoting the regeneration of hemoglobin. It has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on anemia patients, osteoporosis in the elderly, and calcium and iron deficiency in children, and is deeply favored by consumers. According to traditional Chinese medicine, red cherries are sweet, warm, non-toxic, and have the functions of regulating qi, dispelling wind and removing dampness. Long-term consumption can significantly improve the body's immunity. In addition, the development cycle of red cherries is short, no pesticides are sprayed during the growth period, and the fruit is free of pesticide pollution. It is indeed a "green health food."

Among fruits, the iron content is generally low, but red cherries are outstanding: every 100 grams of red cherries contain up to 5.9 mg of iron, ranking first among fruits; the carotene content is 4 to 5 times more than grapes, apples, and oranges. In addition, red cherries also contain vitamins B, C, and mineral elements such as calcium and phosphorus. Every 100g contains 83g of water, 1.4g of protein, 0.3g of fat, 8g of sugar, 14.4g of carbohydrates, 66 kcal of calories, 0.4g of crude fiber, 0.5g of ash, 18mg of calcium, 18mg of phosphorus, 5.9mg of iron, 0.15mg of carotene, 0.04mg of thiamine, 0.08mg of riboflavin, 0.4mg of nicotinic acid, 900mg of ascorbic acid, 258mg of potassium, 0.7mg of sodium, and 10.6mg of magnesium.

Red cherry varieties

The varieties of red cherries include: Red Lantern, Early Red, Pioneer, Big Purple Labins, Mei Zao, and Zao Da Guo.

Among them, Red Lantern and Pioneer are the most common varieties, and they are also the two high-quality varieties of red cherries. Red Lantern is slightly light red in color, with a short stalk. A ripe "Red Lantern" tastes sweet with a slight sour taste; Pioneer is dark red in color, with a long stalk. A ripe "Pioneer" tastes pure and sweet. The uncommon variety, Black Pearl (red and black), has a medium and long stalk, hard flesh, and high sugar content.

The soft preserved egg (yellow-white) has a medium-long handle, soft flesh, a skin softer than a soft egg skin, and a high sugar content.

Therapeutic effects of red cherries

1. Anti-anemia

Promote blood production Red cherries are high in iron, ranking first among all kinds of fruits. Iron is the raw material for synthesizing human hemoglobin and myoglobin. It plays an important role in human immunity, protein synthesis and energy metabolism. It is also closely related to brain and nerve function, aging process, etc. Regular consumption of red cherries can supplement the body's demand for iron and promote hemoglobin regeneration. It can prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia, strengthen the body, and improve brain function.

2. Prevent and treat measles

When measles is prevalent, giving children red cherry juice can prevent infection. Red cherry pits have the effect of sweating, clearing rashes and detoxifying.

3. Dispel wind and dampness

Insecticidal red cherry is warm in nature, and has the function of replenishing the middle and replenishing qi. It can dispel wind and dampness, and has a good effect on rheumatic waist and leg pain. The roots of red cherry trees also have strong insect repellent and insecticidal effects, and can drive away roundworms, pinworms, tapeworms, etc.

4. Astringency and pain relief

Folk experience shows that red cherries can treat burns, have astringent and analgesic effects, and prevent blistering and suppuration of the wound. At the same time, red cherries can also treat mild and severe frostbite.

5. Maintain your complexion

Red cherries are rich in nutrients, containing higher amounts of protein, sugar, phosphorus, carotene, and vitamin C than apples and pears. In particular, they contain high amounts of iron. Often applying red cherry juice to the face and wrinkles can make the facial skin rosy and white, and remove wrinkles and spots.

Now everyone knows about red cherries.

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