The cherry tree is grown in temperate climates, but perfectly resists the cold. Highlights the production of: the Jerte Valley in Cáceres, Andalucía, the Ebro Valley and the mountains ñas alicantinas. Its season starts in April, until mid-summer.
Cherries contain a lot of water, fiber, carbohydrates, proteínas, are rich in vitamina A and also contain vitamins C, B1, B2, B6 and E; minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, iron, copper and manganese; as well as fructuose and antioxidants. Due to their properties, they are beneficial to health because they regulate intestinal transit, constipation and are laxatives. They also fight diabetes, are antiseptic, help prevent infections, cardiovascular and degenerative diseases, cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, gout, hypertension and are also diuretics. But it is not recommended to eat large quantities if you suffer from kidney problems or cálculos.
