Cherries are small, but they are very nutritious. Many people love them, and it's easy to overeat. So, is it good to eat too many? Let's find out.
What happens if you eat too many cherries? According to experts, eating too many cherries can lead to "heatiness," so everyone must be careful not to eat too many. It's better to eat them in moderation to absorb the nutrients without easily causing "heatiness." Eating cherries can not only lead to "heatiness" but also cause other conditions. Let us explain below.
It's important to know that cherries are considered "hot" in nature and are very heating. People with pre-existing "heat-related" illnesses, such as fevers or coughs with wheezing, should not eat them. This is especially true for children, as eating too many cherries can easily trigger heat-related illnesses, tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, and bronchiectasis. If you have symptoms of yin deficiency cough, such as a dry cough with little phlegm, or thick, yellow phlegm, afternoon fever, flushed cheeks, night sweats, a red tongue with a thin, soft pulse, you must not eat cherries. Therefore, adults must be mindful: although cherries are delicious, be sure not to let children eat too many.
When buying cherries, choose those with stems attached, vibrant color, and plump skin. If you can't finish them all at once, it's best to store them in a refrigerator at -1°C. Cherries are a type of berry and are easily damaged, so handle them with care. Also, while cherries are good, it's important not to eat too many. Besides being high in iron, cherries also contain a certain amount of cyanogenic glycosides. Eating too many can cause iron poisoning or cyanide poisoning.
Can pregnant women eat cherries?
1. Cherries have a sweet and sour taste that can stimulate the appetite. Their nutritional value is very high, with a vitamin A content 4-5 times higher than that of apples, making them an ideal fruit for pregnant women.
2. Cherries contain carotene (4-5 times more than grapes, apples, and oranges). Regular consumption can make the skin smoother and more radiant, and the baby's skin will also be very good.
3. Pregnant women with anemia are suitable for eating cherries because cherries have anti-anemic properties: they promote blood formation. Cherries are high in iron, ranking first among all fruits. Regular consumption can supplement the body's demand for iron, promote hemoglobin regeneration, prevent and treat iron-deficiency anemia, and also enhance physical fitness, brain power, and intelligence.
4. Cherries have the effect of preventing and treating measles: during a measles outbreak, giving children cherry juice can prevent infection. Cherry pits have the effect of inducing sweat, promoting rash eruption, and detoxification. Moreover, cherries are also an excellent beauty and skincare fruit. Eating cherries is beneficial for both the mother and the baby.
However, if the expectant mother's stomach is not well, then she should not eat them. Although cherries have been praised since ancient times as the "beauty fruit," due to their warming nature, eating too many can cause "heatiness." Eating too many at once can also lead to stomach pain, acid reflux, and even abdominal pain and diarrhea.