cherry

When ripe, cherries are bright red in color, exquisitely translucent, delicious in taste and delicate in shape, rich in nutrients, and have high medical and health value. They are also known as "peaches".

Among fruits, the iron content is generally low, but cherries stand out: every 100 grams of cherries contains up to 59 mg of iron, ranking first among fruits; the vitamin A content is 4 to 5 times more than grapes, apples, and oranges. In addition, cherries also contain vitamins B and C and mineral elements such as calcium and phosphorus.

Cherry Nutrition Facts

The cherry tree is beautiful, the flowers are early and colorful, the fruit is delicious and nutritious. According to the National Institute of Food and 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, big cherries are sweet, warm, non-toxic, and have the functions of regulating the middle and replenishing qi, and removing wind and dampness. Long-term consumption can significantly improve the body's immunity. In addition, the development cycle of big 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 cherries are outstanding: every 100 grams of cherries contains 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, 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.

Cherry varieties

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

Among them, Red Lantern and Pioneer are the most common varieties, and they are also the two high-quality varieties of 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.

Cherry dietary effects

1. Anti-blood

Promotes blood production Cherries are high in iron, ranking first among all 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 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 cherry juice can prevent infection. Cherry pits have the effect of sweating, clearing rashes and detoxifying.

3. Dispel wind and dampness

Insecticidal cherries are warm in nature, and have the function of replenishing the middle and replenishing qi. They can dispel wind and dampness, and are effective for rheumatic waist and leg pain. Cherry tree roots also have strong insect repellent and insecticidal effects, and can repel and kill roundworms, pinworms, tapeworms, etc.

4. Astringency and pain relief

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

5. Maintain your complexion

Cherries are rich in nutrients, and the protein, sugar, phosphorus, carotene, vitamin C, etc. they contain are higher than those in apples and pears. In particular, the iron content is high. Often applying cherry juice to the face and wrinkles can make the facial skin rosy and white, and remove wrinkles and spots.