A nutritionist spoke about the healing properties of cherry leaves in spring

Nutritionist Brykin listed the most useful spring berries and fruits

Sports doctor-nutritionist Anton Brykin listed in a conversation with “Gazeta.ru” the most useful fruits and berries and spoke about their properties.

He said that it is better to choose seasonal fruits and berries, as they are grown in natural conditions and are not frozen or preserved.

One of the most useful fruits of spring, according to Brykin, are apples. He noted that this fruit is “a valuable source of ascorbic acid, potassium, silicon, cobalt, molybdenum, copper and chromium.” Apples have a beneficial effect on brain function, lower cholesterol levels, and support immunity. In addition, when baked, they prevent the formation of gallstones.

An orange is very useful, which contains a large amount of vitamins C, B and fiber, which improves bowel function. The fruit will improve mood and strengthen the immune system, including after an illness. And freshly squeezed orange juice will stimulate appetite, remove toxins and help fight atherosclerosis.

Another healthy fruit is the avocado. According to the expert, it has a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins K, E and B9, as well as potassium, folic and ascorbic acid. Avocados will reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, improve digestion, improve vision, help prevent osteoporosis, and strengthen joints and bones.

Of the berries available in spring, Brykin singled out cherries, wild strawberries and strawberries. Cherries in 100 grams contain 20% of the daily requirement of vitamin C, and its leaves contain even more. They are good to add to tea for colds.

This berry contains cobalt, silicon, potassium, and a substance similar to melatonin. It has a slight sedative effect, promotes normal digestion, helps with constipation, normalizes heart rate, reduces the risk of thrombosis and improves blood clotting.

Strawberries are rich in potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, fruit acids and fiber. It improves heart function, normalizes blood pressure, relieves edema and improves mood. It also contains calcium and fluoride, which strengthen bones.

And finally, strawberries. It contains ascorbic acid, molybdenum, manganese and copper. Fresh berries and a decoction of them improve digestion. The anti-inflammatory effect of strawberries is useful for gastritis, colitis, dysentery. This is a good product for people suffering from atherosclerosis, and those who have diseases of the kidneys, bladder and spleen.