dr.leo kahn
1 min readMar 11, 2020

Cherry

Fruit of scientific name Cerasus, of the genus Prunus, family Rosaceae, are obtained from cultivation of a limited number of species, such as wild cherry (Prunus avium) and sour cherry (Prunus cerasus, or Ginja), originating in the temperate regions of the Hemisphere North.

Nutritional Table in 100g portion:

Calories 60.0 kcal

Proteins 1.0g

Carbohydrates 12.0g

Lipids 0.2g

2.1g fibers

Sugar 12.8g

Vitamins and minerals:

Vitamin A 3.1mcg

Vitamin B1 0.03mg

Vitamin B3 0.15ng

Folate 4.0 mcg

Vitamin C 7.0mg

Vitamin E 0.06mg

Calcium 13.0mg

Phosphorus 21.0mg

Potassium 222.0mg

0.07mg manganese

Magnesium 11.0mg

Iron 0.36mg

Copper 0.06mg

Zinc 0.07mg

Benefits:

Antioxidant

Antitumor

Antiage

Assists in neurological health

Anti-inflammatory

Cardiovascular protector

Regulates intestinal transit

Moisturizer

Antihypertensive

Collaborates in gout control

Anti-migraine

Antianemic

KNOW MORE:

It has tannins, phenols, anthocyanins, lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-carotene, which act to fight free radicals. .

Its antioxidants, including anthocyanin, cyanidin, quercetin and melatonin, have a calming effect on the nervous system, relieving insomnia and headache.

This fasting fruit decreases serum uric acid by 15%.

Reduces arthralgias.

Improves the health of the skin, eyes, nails and hair.