Cherries are a juicy, sweet berry and a great alternative for those who can't eat sour cherries. In the article we will talk about the health benefits of berries.
Why you should add cherries to your diet
It is an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamins A, C, K, minerals (potassium, magnesium, calcium) and fiber.
Thanks to this, the use of cherries helps: protect the body from damage caused by free radicals and the development of chronic diseases (heart, cancer, Alzheimer's and others).
A decoction of sweet cherry stalks is also useful, they can be brewed 8-10 petioles per cup and drunk like tea, it has a strong diuretic effect, removes urea from the body, is used for edema, gout, dropsy, urolithiasis and uric acid diathesis, hypertension.
The berry has a lot of vitamin B and fiber, which normalize the digestive tract, improve metabolism and help to cope with constipation. Plant-based antioxidants in cherries promote easy digestion of fatty foods. Therefore, it is the best choice for dessert after a hearty meal.
How to eat cherries
So, firstly, cherries should not be eaten immediately after eating. It is better to wait about 30-40 minutes. Secondly, when consumed excessively, cherries can cause bloating and discomfort. To avoid unpleasant side effects, you should eat cherries at a calm pace, one at a time.
It is better to eat cherries in the morning before the main meal, before flour or porridge. You should not combine cherries with meat and dairy products, but you can with sour-milk products.
