Fruits and Vegetables

Cherry
Hmmm… Mouth watering for a cherry? Yes it will be. Well today let’s study them and find a great deal of information about this red fruit. Cherry is a small red fruit from the family of Rosaceae. Cherry trees are deciduous trees that vary in size, ranging from 6 to 30 feet tall (9m). They bear pink blossoms in the spring, and then bear fruit. Depending on the type of tree, the fruit is either very sweet or very sour. The bark of the cherry tree is a reddish brown color. Its leaves are usually 2 to 6 inches long and vary from pale to a very dark green. The bark also has distinct markings called lenticels. In the fall, the leaves of the cherry tree change into brilliant reds, pinks and oranges. Cherries grow throughout most of North America, Asia and Europe. They can also be found in Northern Africa. It is thought that the cherry tree originates from Asia. Cherries are high in antioxidants, help reduce the risk of cancer, inflammatory problems, and heart disease. They are low in fat, calories, and have a high water. Cherries also contain melatonin, which helps slow the aging process and helps regulate sleep patterns. Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Bioflavonoid, Perillyl, Anthocyanins and Melatonin. Now for those who don’t eat cherries (there maybe a large number) if understood the benefits would certainly eat cherries, won’t you???