Cherry is a fruit rich in antioxidant nutrients, such as vitamins A and C, and minerals such as potassium and calcium, helping to strengthen the immune system and fight premature aging.
The green stalks are signs that the fruit is fresh, and it is important to keep it stored in the refrigerator to increase the shelf life and decrease the losses of vitamin C that occur over time.
Thus, frequent consumption of cherries brings health benefits such as:
- Prevent atherosclerosis, for being rich in anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants; Fight inflammation in the body, for containing vitamin C; Prevent colon and stomach cancer, as anthocyanins protect the intestine; Prevents heart disease, for helping to control cholesterol and prevent atherosclerosis; Improve the health of the skin, eyes, nails and hair, as it is rich in beta carotene; Reduce the symptoms of arthritis, by acting as an anti-inflammatory.
To obtain these benefits, you should consume about 10 cherries a day, equivalent to a handful of these fruits and, to enhance the results, you should not remove the peels before consumption.
Nutritional information and how to use
The following table shows the nutritional composition of 100 g of fresh cherries.
| Quantity per 100 g | |||
| Energy: 394 kcal | |||
| Protein | 0.8 g | Carotenoids | 141 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 13.3 g | Folic acid | 5 mcg |
| Fat | 0.7 g | Calcium | 14 mg |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | salt | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 24 mg | Potassium | 210 mg |
Cherries can be eaten as a dessert for main meals or as snacks, and can also be used to make juices, vitamins, desserts and cakes.
Cherry mousse
Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the yoghurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
Method of preparation:
Remove the kernels from the cherries and beat in a blender together with the yogurts and condensed milk. Dissolve the gelatin in the water and add to the mixture, stirring well until smooth. Take to the refrigerator to freeze and serve.
Cherry and Chia Jelly
Ingredients:
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Method of preparation:
Place the cherries, sugar and water in a pan, allowing to cook on low heat for about 15 minutes or until refined, remembering to stir so as not to stick to the bottom of the pan.
When the mixture thickens, add the chia seeds and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, as the chia will help to thicken the jelly. Remove from heat and store in a sterile glass bottle. To sterilize the glass and the lid, place it in boiling water for 10 minutes.
