Cherries
Cherries (Prunus avium) are small round fruits with a thin outer skin, juicy inner flesh, and a small inner pip. There are countless varieties of cherries appearing in red, yellow, and black.
Health benefits of Cherries
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Cherries
Try to find vibrant firm cherries with no signs of wilting or molding.
Climate and origin
Cherries are native to central Europe and grow well in temperate climates. The original native cherries were not sweet fruits and had little value outside of being make into liquers.
Taste
Cherries have a sweet tart taste.
Substitutes with more vitamins
Miscellaneous information
The Japanese call the blossoms of the cherry tree Sakura, and believe the flowers symbolize the transient beauty of life.
Similar tasting produce
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 63 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.04g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 0mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 8% | ||
| Total Sugars 12.8g | 26% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 1.1g | 2% | ||
| Vitamin C 7mg | 8% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 0.36mg | 2% | ||
| Calcium 13mg | 1% | ||
| Potassium 222mg | 5% | ||
| Phosphorus 21mg | 2% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||