Felted cherry is one of the cherry species, and the fruit of the tree in its properties are similar to the properties of a normal cherry. As a rule, the harvest is collected in late June or early May, depending on the region and weather conditions. The less time has passed since the collection of the berries before eating it, the more useful properties it preserves.
What is useful for a felt cherry?
Many are interested in whether a felt cherry is useful. Undoubtedly, this berry is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, which means it has a restorative effect. The greatest benefit it will bring the body in the event that there is it in its fresh form.
In addition, the useful properties of a felt cherry are as follows:
- strengthening of blood vessels and capillaries, beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system;
- activation of digestion processes;
- improvement of intestinal motility;
- fighting with atherosclerosis;
- improvement of blood composition and especially hemoglobin increase;
- lowering of blood pressure;
- prevention of heart attack and stroke;
- fighting with vitamin deficiency due to high content of vitamins B, C, PP and R in the felt cherry.
Like any berry, felt cherry abounds with useful substances. It contains useful acids, tannins, natural sugars and pectins. Berries are very rich in vitamin C, so they are recommended to use to strengthen and maintain the immune system.
100 g of berries have 52 calories, so this berry can be called an excellent dietary dessert. In the composition of the berries 0.8 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 10.6 g of carbohydrates.
Felted cherry in pregnancy
Future mothers have to limit the use of many products, but felt cherry can be included in the diet in the absence of individual intolerance or allergy. It can be used even with gastritis, ulcers and stones in the liver and kidneys. However, like all types of fruits and berries, cherries should be included in the diet only in the first half
Benefit and harm of a felt cherry
Felted cherry has very mild properties, and practically has no contraindications, except for allergies and individual intolerance. It is allowed to use even those who suffer from mild diabetes.
Harm such a berry can only inflict on those who use it in large quantities together with bones - they contain a substance that during digestion breaks down to hydrocyanic acid, which is considered a poisonous substance. However, with moderate consumption of food, cherry does not pose any threat to health.