Cherry is a fruit rich in antioxidant nutrients, such as vitamins A and C, and minerals such as potassium and calcium, which help strengthen the immune system and combat premature aging.
Green stems are signs that the fruit is fresh and it is important to keep it in the refrigerator to increase shelf life and reduce the loss of vitamin C that occurs over time.
Thus, frequent consumption of cherries brings health benefits such as:
To achieve these benefits, you should consume about 10 cherries a day, the equivalent of a handful of these fruits, and to improve the results, you should not remove the skin before eating.
The following table shows the nutritional composition of 100 g of fresh cherries.
Cherries can be consumed as a dessert in main meals or snacks, and can also be used to make juices, vitamins, desserts and cakes.
Ingredients
How to prepare:
Remove the grains from the cherries and beat in a blender with yogurt and condensed milk.Dissolve the gelatine in water and add to the mixture, stirring well until smooth.Refrigerate to freeze and serve.
Ingredients
How to prepare:
Place the cherries, sugar and water in a saucepan, simmer for about 15 minutes or until refined, stirring so they don’t 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 thicken the gelatine.Remove from heat and store in a sterile glass jar.To sterilize the glass and lid, place in boiling water.for 10 minutes.