Cherry and sweet cherry are plants of the same species, and their fruits, although they have much in common, but also have a lot of different. Nutritionist explained what is the difference and which fruit is more beneficial to health.

" The vitamin and mineral composition of cherries is richer, and the sugar is half that of sweet cherries..

Both cherries and cherries are low-calorie foods. Fresh, these berries have approximately the same calorie content - 50 - 62 kcal "

Interestingly, cherries are the lowest glycemic index champion among fruits and equal to 22, and cherries - 25.

Also, cherry fruits contain the hormone melatonin, which normalizes the endocrine system, maintains cholesterol within normal limits, has an antidepressant effect and improves sleep..

100 grams of cherries contains 10% of the daily value of iron, so it should be eaten by people with iron deficiency anemia and those who suffer from dermatological diseases.

It is not worth eating a lot of these fruits for people who have a tendency to diarrhea, increased gas production in the intestines, prone to fullness and patients with diabetes mellitus, because cherries have a high content of glucose and fructose.

Useful properties of cherries and sweet cherries:.

- positively affect the work of the heart and the state of blood vessels;

- reduce the risk of blood clots;

- have a positive effect on the level of blood pressure;

- help in the work of the nervous system;

- help keep cholesterol levels normal;

- serve as the prevention of colds;

- improve digestion, intestinal peristalsis, help with constipation;

- have a positive effect on the condition of hair and nails.

The nutritionist does not recommend eating fruits in case of an allergic reaction, for people with chronic diseases of the digestive tract during an exacerbation, with an ulcer or gastritis with high acidity.

Also, due to the high content of organic acids, cherries can damage the tooth enamel, so it is better to rinse your mouth after eating.. The recommended amount of fruit is 300 grams per day, so these berries can be part of it.

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