Cherry is available in several varieties, such as sweet cherries and sour cherries, and can be differentiated by color, sweet cherries tend to be dark, while sour cherries retain light red after harvest,[1] and cherries are available. Available in fresh, which can be used in the manufacture of jams, jellies and soft drinks, as well as can be cooked, as well as frozen, or dried, for use in many recipes and desserts.
Cherry Benefits
Regulating sleeping hours and its cycle
Cherries naturally contain melatonin, a substance secreted by the brain that helps regulate sleep hours and its cycle. This substance is produced in the dark and is affected by several factors, including artificial lighting that we are exposed to, which limits the production of melatonin, and therefore eating foods like cherries contributes to increasing their levels in the body.
Lose weight
Cherry contains more than 75% water. In addition to a high percentage of dietary fiber and low levels of calories, thus cherry is a unique food for those who aspire to lose weight as it enhances the feeling of satiety and fullness of the stomach, and reduce meals eaten later, and its sweet taste is a distinctive snack as a substitute for sweets and high-energy foods.
Promote heart health
Eating cherries helps reduce cholesterol levels in the blood by slowing its absorption into the blood. Consequently, it contributes to promoting heart health, as its potassium and magnesium content works to regulate blood pressure levels, which protects against heart disease and strokes. Its powerful antioxidant content fights heart infections.
Pain reliever and anti-inflammatory
Cherries contain substances known as anthocyanins, which are the pigments responsible for the color of the cherries. These compounds reduce pain associated with inflammation. Especially pain in arthritis and gout.
Promote bone health
Cherry contains the most important minerals necessary for the growth and strengthening of bones, which are calcium and magnesium, and also contains boron, which helps to increase bone health when consumed together with magnesium and calcium.
Skin cancer prevention
Cherry contains powerful antioxidants known as anthocyanins that work to fight cancer and prevent its growth. It also protects the skin and skin cells from free radicals that may cause them to damage.
Helps lighten skin
Researchers believe that cherries have properties that contribute to lightening the color of the skin, renewing its cells when long used, and contributing to removing black spots.
Anti-wrinkles and signs of aging
Because thanks to the high cherry content of powerful antioxidants, especially carotenoids, it is very important in protecting against signs of aging, especially wrinkles.
Nutrients for the skin and help to renew it
In addition to a group of vitamins that nourish the skin, cherries contain vitamin C, which is very important in promoting skin health and cell and tissue regeneration, and is very important for fighting signs of aging such as wrinkles.
Perfect food for hair
▪ Thanks to its vitamin A content, it strengthens hair follicles
▪ As for its vitamin C content, it strengthens the hair follicles to prevent breakage and hair loss.
▪ As for its B vitamins, it helps to promote blood circulation in the scalp, which contributes to encouraging cell regeneration and thus promoting hair growth.
