Travel of taste: Cherry was eaten even in the Stone Age, the history of this exotic fruit is very interesting

Swad Ka Safarnama: Full of juice, full of pulp and bright red colored cherries are as attractive and pleasing to look at as they are beneficial. It has excellent anti-inflammatory properties, due to which it is not only beneficial for the heart, but also provides relief in incurable diseases like arthritis. This fruit born in the forests has a glorious history of thousands of years. Cherry is also associated with many myths and legends. The special thing is that its buds are also the center of attraction in many countries.

Cherry was believed to be the abode of nectar

Cherries, which were grown in certain areas in ancient times, are now grown in all regions of the world where winter temperatures are not very high and where summer temperatures are moderate. More than a thousand varieties of this fruit are found in the forests, but only 10 varieties are such, which are tasty and edible and which are traded. The dark and red pulp and blood-colored juice of cherry connects it to the human body. In ancient Greek mythology, cherry trees were believed to be the abode of ‘nectar’, while in ancient Chinese mythology, cherries have been associated with everlasting life. In Buddhism, the cherry is seen to represent fertility and femininity. Considering this fruit to be sacred, its relation has been linked to the mother of Mahatma Buddha.

The festival of cherry blossoms is still famous today

There are some varieties of cherry trees in which only flowers grow. When these pale pink-white flowers bloom together, a festival is celebrated in many countries, which is called Cherry Blossom. The biggest festival is celebrated in Japan. There for centuries people gather under these trees on the days of Vasantotsav. This festival is called ‘Sakura’. Cherry blossoms bloom together and fade away within a couple of days.

The Japanese believe that this festival is a symbol of the happiness, ephemerality and nobility of human life. When women make ornaments of these flowers, big celebrations are also organized around these flowers. The beauty of cherry blossoms blooming together has been described extensively in Japanese literature. The Cherry Festival is also held in Michigan, USA, which is called the ‘Cherry Capital of the World’. Various dishes and beverages of cherries are prepared and fed on this occasion.

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This fruit has been spreading its taste since thousands of years ago.

The history of cherries goes back thousands of years. Books and websites related to the history of the fruit tell that this fruit first grew in the area between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, this is a very wide area. Eminent American Indian botanist Sushma Nathani has broadly described three origins of cherry, these include Fertile Crescent area (Turkey, Israel, Syria, Iran etc.), Middle East Center (interior part of Asia Minor, Turkmenistan etc.) and China. and Southeast Asia (in addition to China, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Korea etc.) are included.

Information tells that cherries were being eaten since the Stone Age. Archaeologists have found the remains of cherry kernels in many prehistoric caves and rock formations. Apart from this, cherry is also described in literature related to ancient Chinese royalty, Roman warriors and Greek rulers. The advent of cherries in India is not very old. In the book ‘Fruits’ written by Prof. Ranjit Singh and Prof. SK Saxena, agronomists of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (Pusa), it has been told that the British brought cherries to India during their reign. Initially, he grew cherries in Jammu and Kashmir and Manali in Himachal.

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It has properties to prevent many diseases.

Cherry is wonderful in terms of properties. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) one cup of fresh cherries contains calories 95, protein 1.6 g, fat 0.3 g, carbohydrate 24 g, fiber 3.2 g, sugar 19.2 g, calcium 20 mg, iron 0.5 mg, magnesium 17 mg, vitamin C. Apart from 10.5 mg and potassium, other elements are found. According to Food Expert and Nutrition Consultant Nilanjana Singh, cherries are not only rich in nutrients, its specialty is that it also has anti-inflammatory properties, which protect against heart diseases and in incurable diseases like arthritis. also bring benefits.

Cherries also keep blood pressure regular.

Cherries are rich in natural melatonin, which induces better sleep. Cherries contain sugar, but they absorb blood sugar, that is, it does not allow it to rise. It also keeps blood pressure regular.

helps strengthen muscles

Cherries are rich in fiber. Fiber prevents constipation. Due to this, the digestive system also remains healthy. Cherries are also rich in Vitamin C which acts as an antioxidant. These vitamins and proteins present in it take care of the skin and also keep the hair strong. Cherries are also a great food for sportsmen. The nutrients found in it help in maintaining strong muscles. There are no side effects of cherries, provided the eater does not have any specific kind of allergy, which prevents them from eating cherries. The second thing is that excessive consumption should be avoided.

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