The bright red and delicious cherries made people drool at first sight, and then carefully picked one and put it in their mouths. The sweet and sour taste is unforgettable for a long time. Probably because the fruit is too small and one is not enough, it will always make people want to eat more and more.
Cherries are very popular among the public. In addition to high edible value, cherries are also very rich in nutritional value.
Cherries are red fruits. We all know that, in general, red ingredients tend to have a very good blood tonic effect. Cherries are particularly high in iron, ranking first among many fruits.
Nutritional value of cherries.
Anti anemia.
Cherries are high in iron and are among the best in all kinds of fruits. Regular consumption of cherries can promote the regeneration of hemoglobin, enhance physical fitness, and strengthen the brain.
Prevent measles.
When measles is prevalent, drinking cherry juice to children can prevent infection, and cherry pits have the effect of sweating and detoxifying.
Expelling wind and dampness.
Cherries are warm in nature and have the effect of tonifying the middle and benefiting qi. It can dispel wind and dehumidify, and has a good effect on rheumatic waist and leg pain.
Protect eyesight.
The content of vitamin A in cherries is high, and long-term use of computers can easily cause myopia, so cherries are excellent fruits for protecting eyesight.
Food taboo.
1. Cherry is cold, not suitable for people with fever and asthma. Especially children, eating too many cherries is easy to get angry.
2. Patients with tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis should avoid eating cherries.
3. In addition to iron, cherries also contain a certain amount of cyanogenic glycosides, and eating too much will cause iron poisoning or cyanide poisoning. Once you eat too many cherries and feel uncomfortable, you can use sugarcane juice to clear heat and detoxify.
Storage tips for cherries.
1. Avoid light and ventilation.
When storing cherries, you can put the cherries in mesh bags, and then store them in a ventilated, cool and dry environment, so that the taste of the cherries will not be affected, but they can only be stored for about 2 to 4 days.
2. Soak with lemon juice.
Wash the cherries first, wait for the water to dry, then soak them in lemon juice for about 5 minutes, take out and drain the water, put them in a crisper, and put them in the refrigerator for extended storage.
It can be kept fresh for about 10 to 12 days, so that the taste of the preserved cherries will not be affected.
The number of cherries eaten at one time must be strictly controlled.