Cherries are the fruit of a tree belonging to the Rosaceae family, the Prunus avium . Since ancient times cherries have been appreciated not only for their goodness, but also for some medicinal properties.

The fresh fruit has, in fact, purifying and detoxifying properties, as well as diuretic and laxative. The peduncles of the cherries, on the other hand, are used for their diuretic and sedative properties of the renal and urinary tracts and are also useful to counteract water retention. As for the external use of cherries, they play a nourishing and moisturizing role in the skin.

About 80% of the cherries are water, sugars, vitamins A and C, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, sodium and magnesium. among the sugars present is Levulose, a sugar that has no counter-indication for diabetics who can thus take advantage of a fresh and tasty fruit. The presence of flavonoids helps to counteract free radicals thanks to their ability to slow down the cell aging process. Thanks to the presence of flavonoids and their combination with vitamins A and C, cherry intake stimulates collagen production, thus bringing countless benefits to our skin. Last but not least, the presence of malic acid favors the digestion of sugars and liver activity.

It is advisable not to drink water after eating many cherries; this is because the cherry is a fruit already rich in water by itself, adding another immediately after it could cause problems with digestion.

There are different varieties of cherries: sour cherries, sour cherries, morello cherries. Each variety has a particular use, but all are very tasty and refreshing, thanks to their pleasant acidity.