Cherry benefits and harmCherry for its sour tastenot everyone loves - everyone loves sweet cherries. Especially since it appears on our shelves at the end of May (store-bought off-season - does not count). The Latin name of the cherry - Cerasus avium - is translated as "bird cherry", and all because this dessert berry has long been loved by not only people.
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Compared to cherries, sweet cherries contain moresugars and less acids. Despite the fact that this berry contains twice as many calories (in cherries - 52 kcal, in cherries - 25 kcal), due to the nutrients it is extremely useful for everyone, and especially for children. The fruits contain provitamin A, vitamins C and P, group B, nicotinic acid, a lot of potassium (responsible for the cardiovascular system), phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and iron. Microelements - iodine, fluorine, chromium, silicon, nickel, cobalt, zinc, copper, manganese. Pectins in cherries help remove toxic substances from the body, and also reduce the level of sugar and cholesterol in the blood. According to American psychologists, those who call cherries their favorite berry are distinguished by a gentle and kind character. They are sincere in their feelings and are capable of sacrifice for the sake of another. These people remain children at heart forever, they love little surprises and innocent pranks.
