Cherry time! This is the period in which to stock up on these precious fruits with few calories and a thousand properties. In fact, it is established that cherries are rich in vitamins and minerals. And not only that: rich in potassium and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances, cherries can be counted among the so-called "functional foods", ie functional foods, those foods that are an excellent source of all the most important nutrients.
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This is confirmed by Marina Putzolu, a biologist and nutritionist collaborating with Studio Abr, who recalls how this fruit is "a good source of potassium, calcium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin A and vitamin C".
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Furthermore, cherries also contain many in polyphenols e Anthocyanins, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances that are not evenly distributed in the fruit, but are concentrated in the peel. It is more useful, therefore, choose darker cherries, because they have a higher concentration of these substances.
Il consumption of cherries is also recommended for athletes because they are able to guarantee "rapid and effective muscle recovery after exercise, precisely by virtue of their property capable of reducing inflammation linked to intense muscle strain, acting on the reduction of oxidative stress and pain , and thus improving the recovery of muscle function ".
“In the hours and days following physical activity, muscle pain increases, with a peak of pain at 24-48 hours, while it is significantly reduced when associated with the intake of cherries or their juice. Therefore, it is recommended to consume cherries both in the pre-workout and in the post-workout. Unfortunately, this fruit deteriorates very easily, so when you buy cherries
- recommends the biologist - we must try to choose those that do not have bruises and that are not without petioles. And you have to keep them carefully in the refrigerator ".
And also the cherry juice it is a real cure-all. Helpful against inflammation and heart healthIt also helps lower blood pressure by helping to balance excess sodium in the body.
Green light then to cherries and now that we find them fresh from the greengrocer let's take advantage of it!
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How to choose cherries, the tricks of grandmothers (and greengrocers)
We said it's better choose the darker ones, but certainly not too dark and soft! At the market or at the supermarket it is certainly not possible to select them one by one, but a quick glance will still allow you to understand if there are obvious defects: petioles, for example, they must be greens e fresh, not dried, while the fruit must not have dents, holes, cuts or "scars".
Remember that they are very delicate fruits, to be placed in the least cold part of the fridge or in a paper bag or in a basket in order to circulate the air to avoid mold and rot. Better to wash them before consuming them and in any case within 3-4 days of purchase.
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