Cherry during pregnancy. Benefit and harm

Cherry is a tree with oval red fruits anda hard stone inside. The height usually does not exceed 3 meters. Has dark green leaves with a pointed end. The homeland of the cherry tree is supposedly the Caucasus, Crimea. However, it grows in other territories. The most common in Russia.

This fruit has a lot of useful properties,thanks to the constituent vitamins and minerals. Particularly useful is cherry during pregnancy. It is consumed in its natural form, brewed jam, made with juice, added as a filling in pies and cakes. No less useful are the leaves of this tree. They are used as a decoction, infusion. Such a drink is considered curative and is able to cope with certain diseases. No less useful tea with the addition of cherry leaves.

Cherry varieties

Cherries are of several kinds. Ordinary cherry grows on the territory of Russia. The most popular varieties:

• In memory of Vavilov;
• Nord Star;
• Glubokskaya;
• Lyubskaya;
• Star;
• Wreath;
• Novodvordskaya;
• Wreath.

Ordinary cherry during pregnancy is most useful in comparison with other species.

On the territory of Japan grows completelyanother kind of cherry is sakura. Which became popular due to its flowering. During this period, the whole tree is covered with a white or pinkish coverlet, and a beautiful aroma spreads over kilometers. But the fruit of such a tree is small, dark in color. They are practically not used for food. Since to taste they are far behind other varieties. Recently sakura began to be crossed with other species. This kind of cherry in Japan is called Sakurambo. Such fruits are juicy and tasty, although outwardly, rather, resemble cherries.

Main grades:

• Satonics;
• Nanie.

In Mongolia and China, they cultivate a felt cherry. Such trees bring a big harvest. The fruits are very sweet and tasty.

There are also steppe and bitter cherry species. Virtually no such fruits are used for food. They belong to wild trees.

Benefits of cherries during pregnancy

Is this berry really useful? Many pregnant women ask the question: "Is it possible to have a cherry during pregnancy?" It is unequivocal that only a doctor can answer this question. These fruits have a lot of useful properties and certain contraindications. First of all, cherry is rich in vitamins of group B. They positively influence the nervous system of both the pregnant woman and her future child. Also in the composition of the cherry there is folic acid, which is necessary for the correct bookmarking of the baby's organs. Therefore, it is advisable not to abandon this berry in the first trimester of pregnancy. Except in cases where there are pronounced contraindications. There is much in the cherry of vitamin C, which provides strong immunity. Protects the body from various infections. Vitamin E in the cherry has a favorable effect on the elasticity of the skin and vessels. Important for hair and nails. Also these small berries contain such necessary substances as:

• copper;
• manganese;
• zinc;
• iron;
• magnesium;
• phosphorus;
• fluorine.

Cherry during pregnancy helps to cope withlow hemoglobin, which is a common problem in this period. In later terms, the mother's body requires a lot of iron to provide for herself and her future child with the necessary trace element. But cherry stones should not be eaten at all. They contain a poisonous substance - hydrocyanic acid. In large quantities, it can cause serious poisoning. Even a few such bones will not benefit the body.

The benefits of cherries during pregnancy are undoubtedly great. But you should not abuse it. Cherry berries contain many acids. They can cause some health problems. For example, daily abuse of cherries can cause inflammatory processes of the stomach and intestines, which, in turn, can pass into chronic diseases and even ulcerous lesions.

Damage to cherries during pregnancy

Who is contraindicated in pregnancy? Benefits and harms of this berry depend primarily on the state of health. Categorically contraindicated cherry people:

• With peptic ulcer diseases of the stomach, intestines, duodenum.
• With inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract (colitis, gastritis, gastroduodenitis).
• With diabetes and other metabolic disorders.

To all the rest, this product will not do any harm.

Cherry juice

Cherry during pregnancy is useful in any form. Berries, which do not lend themselves to heat treatment, retain most of their useful qualities. If you cook jam from fruits, then there will be half of vitamins there. It is much more useful to grind the berries with sugar. Many women during pregnancy prefer to use cherry juice. By its useful properties, it is almost inferior to the berries in its entirety. Therefore, there is no particular significance as to how to use this product for food. Everything depends on taste preferences.

How to use cherry leaves?

Cherry leaves during pregnancy are not less useful,than fruits. From such leaflets, vitamin teas are made, they make broths and infusions. They contain many useful substances. Such teas are distinguished by a light pleasant taste and tender aroma, have a small soothing effect. Also irreplaceable for the conservation of cucumbers and tomatoes. Add them and in sauerkraut. In addition, cherry leaves are widely used as a remedy. Infusions of cherry leaves help to get rid of jaundice, stop bleeding.

Cherries for children

Many children are very fond of these delicious berries. They are of great benefit to a small organism. Vitamins and minerals, which are part of the cherry, provide strong health to a growing body. Useful berry for the development of the nervous system and sound sleep. Increases hemoglobin, reducing the risk of anemia. It improves blood circulation and supports the vessels in a tone. Gives strength and energy. Contraindicated product in diseases of the digestive tract. Another significant contraindication is the development of allergic reactions. If such problems are absent, you can safely give cherries to children in moderation.

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