Who can and cannot eat cherries and sweet cherries: the expert's answer

Cherries and sweet cherries are two of the most delicious and popular summer berries that can be the main ingredient in pies, jams, dumplings, as well as compotes and lemonades. Experts recommend eating them raw but keeping safe portions.

Nutritionist Galina Pokhmurskaya shared on Instagram how cherries and cherries are good for you, as well as who shouldn't eat them and why.

Why cherries and sweet cherries are good for you

1. They contain a lot of melatonin, which helps regulate human biorhythms and improves sleep, relieves anxiety. It is also useful to eat cherries when changing time zones.

2. They have a high content of antioxidants that slow down the aging process of the skin and significantly improve its appearance.

3. In addition, vitamin A in its composition supports and restores skin tissue.

4. These berries are also rich in polyphenols, which reduce inflammation and help fight cell damage.

"That's why cherries and sweet cherries are indicated for arthritis and gout. Studies have shown that they reduced pain and inflammation in these diagnoses by 35%," says the nutritionist.

5. They regulate blood pressure and heart function, tone up blood vessels, and thus reduce the manifestations of varicose veins.

"If you want to have a good relief body, also eat cherries, because they contribute to the restoration and growth of muscle fiber," the expert advises.

Who shouldn't eat cherries and sweet cherries and why

"People with high stomach acidity should be careful with cherries," the expert recommends.

When and how much berries you can eat

"In the morning. The permissible dose of berries per day is 10-15% of the total diet," the nutritionist summarized.