Cherry is rich in nutrition. Every100g of edible part contains 88g of water, 0g of protein 1. 1 g, 0.2g of fat, 0.3g of dietary vitamin, 9.9g of carbohydrate, 4mg of calcium, 24mg of phosphorus, 0.3mg of iron, 0.4mg of zinc, carotene and vitamin/kloc-0.
2. The benefits of eating cherries:
(1) Prevent cardiovascular diseases. Cherry is rich in anthocyanins and potassium, which helps to regulate blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke. Cherry is also rich in phytosterol, which helps to reduce the level of bad cholesterol and is good for the heart.
(2) improve immunity. Cherry is rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins and quercitrin, which helps to fight inflammation, enhance immunity and improve health.
(3) reduce the risk of illness. Besides anthocyanins, cherries also contain more ellagic acid, which has strong antioxidant activity and can prevent diseases.
(4) improve sleep. Studies have shown that cherries can not only prolong sleep time, but also improve sleep quality. Because anthocyanins in cherry juice help to improve the level of tryptophan (the main raw material for making serotonin to help sleep), and then improve the quality of sleep.
(5) iron supplementation. Although the iron content in cherry is not as good as that in meat, it is the best among fruits. In addition, cherries also contain more vitamin C and a small amount of organic acids, which can promote the better absorption of iron.
(6) Relieve muscle soreness. Studies have found that cherries can relieve muscle pain after fitness and accelerate physical recovery. This is because phytochemicals such as anthocyanins contained in cherries can promote blood circulation and help eliminate muscle fatigue and soreness.