At the same time, nutritionists in many countries claim that cherries, the star fruit of June, strengthen the immune system and help us fight against chronic diseases, common in the century of speed: chronic fatigue, obesity, heart disease, liver, kidney, cancer and premature aging.
Cherries are a tonic for any age
Vitamins A, B and C, sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron salts, along with trace elements such as zinc, copper, manganese, cobalt and sugars, active substances present in the composition of cherries keep us in shape. If we eat them fresh, in the form of juice, or in the form of a cure, which we can repeat several times during the season, cherries are a tonic for any age.
What experts say about the nutritional value of cherries
Because he has closely studied the effects of cherries on our health, Eugen Giurgiu, PhD in biochemistry, with skills in phytotherapy and nutrition, said the diuretic, invigorating, purifying, sedative and tonic qualities of cherries: “A cure for cherries is beneficial for convalescents patients with kidney disease, rheumatism or gout, but also for people who want to fight atherosclerosis. At the same time, the cherry cure has welcome effects in convalescence, because it delays the aging phenomena, says Eugen Giurgiu in the study: “Cherries, a tonic for longevity”.
Cherries protect the central nervous system
Recent research by American neurologists has shown that in the composition of cherries there are active substances that effectively influence several functions of the central nervous system.
Therefore, the consumption of cherries has a sedative and calming effect. This is due to the significant content of potassium in the composition of these fruits, but also ketoamines, substances that lower the level of adrenaline accumulated in the nervous tissue.
Cherries also have laxative effects
The active substances in the composition of cherries play the role of a hepatic and gastric regulator, contribute to tissue regeneration and have a laxative effect. For the elderly, boiled cherries (in the form of compote and jam) are more suitable than fresh ones, because they are easier to digest.
Cherries, beneficial for distributive attention
Cherry consumption increases distributive attention for 92 percent of women and 86 percent of men. This is due to simple substances contained in cherries, such as some choline ethers. “Following a cherry cure, we act more calmly and are more prompt in any circumstance,” says a group of specialists from Oxford, who studied the effects of these fruits between 2006-2008. The same studies also highlighted other benefits that people who are accustomed to following a cherry cure enjoy. For example, people who work in sound-polluted environments (such as teachers) after a cherry cure are less stressed because their level of distributive attention increases with the consumption of cherries.
The cure with cherry juice eliminates toxins
Cherry juice is a powerful antioxidant. A glass of juice, consumed daily for 14 days, helps eliminate toxins and undigested food waste in time. For rheumatism, arthritis and gout, cherry juice fulfills the mission of cleansing the intestines and urinary tract.
And 100 g of cherries a day helps in weight loss
Rigorous research by European nutritionists has shown that people who consume 100 grams of cherries daily, within 12 days, manage to lose three to four kg – because cherries are low in calories (68 calories per 100 g of fruit), the rate of fat absorption is 30 percent lower, and carbohydrate is also reduced by 15 percent. During the cure, herbal teas are consumed and the two liters of water are mandatory. Also, during the cure the food should contain salads with vegetables and fruits. The daily portion of cherries manages to fool the hunger …
Cherries, in competition with classic sleeping pills
The conclusions of the Oxford specialists revealed another positive fact: the “devourers” of cherries, who consume at least 250 g of fresh ripe fruit daily, have a much calmer sleep, get rid of the feeling of fear and have much more dreams. pleasant.
Cherries, medicines for heart and hypertension
Prolonged consumption of cherries is very helpful in the case of hypertensives who are at the beginning of the disease. In this case, the cherries contribute to the normalization of blood pressure values, without the patients following any drug treatment, say in a statement the specialists of the American Nutrition Association. At the same time, for chronic hypertensives, cherry or cherry tail teas are especially recommended, because they have a strong diuretic effect. American specialists also recommend the cure with cherries and cardiac, because delicious fruits help reduce bad cholesterol (LDT).
Cherries have a remarkable antitumor effect
Cherries have aroused the interest of researchers from different countries and, after numerous studies conducted for two decades, these specialists have shown that a systematic consumption of cherries, continued with other seasonal fruits (cherries, blueberries, raspberries, plums) has a remarkable antitumor effect. . In a preventive case, a consumption of 0.5 Kg of cherries per day is recommended, and in the case of installed cancer, the daily dose is 0.8 kg per day. For breast and cervical cancer, researchers recommend a diet rich in black cherries, sour cherries and blueberries, because these fruits contribute to hormonal regulation, an essential process in these cancers. In parallel with the consumption of these fruits, the diet of patients with breast or cervical cancer must be low in meat, sugar and chemical additives, for the disease to go into remission, experts recommend.
Why don’t we throw away the cherry tails
Infused cherry tails treat urinary tract diseases, high blood pressure, edema and cardiovascular diseases due to their anti-inflammatory, diuretic and disinfectant effect. A diuretic tea is made from 30 g of cherry tails that are boiled for 10 minutes in a liter of water. Then strain the tea and drink three cups a day.
What we need to know about the cherry cure
During a cure with sweet cherries or cherry juice, lasting one or two days a week, we can consume only fresh cherries, 0.5 kg per day or two glasses of juice. The effects of diet contribute to the detoxification of the body. The energy value of these cherries is 45-98 kcal per 100 grams, depending on the variety of these fruits.
Yellow or black cherries stimulate digestion
Yellow or light cherry cherries stimulate digestion and have a strong diuretic effect. At the same time, red or black ones have antioxidant effects. These varieties help in liver, cardiovascular, kidney or diabetes and delay the aging process.
Recipes of the week
Cherry syrup
Ingredients: 500 gr cherries, 150 gr. strawberries, 800 g sugar, 500 ml water, 1 lemon, 1 aspirin
How is it prepared:
Mix the cherries with the seeds, the strawberries and the water; then crush them well and put them in the fridge for 24 hours. After this interval, put the cherries in a piece of gauze and squeeze all the juice very well. From these ingredients you get about 800 ml of cherry juice. Put the juice and sugar (in equal amounts) in a bowl, letting them simmer. The mixture should boil in one boil; before extinguishing the fire, add the juice of a lemon. After ten minutes, during which time the syrup cools down a bit, take a few tablespoons of the syrup in which you dissolve the aspirin. Then mix the dissolved aspirin in the hot syrup. When the syrup has cooled, pour it into bottles. Keep the syrup in a cool place.
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