Can peas and cherries be eaten together

There are many ways to eat peas. You can stir-fry pea sprouts or braise them with other vegetables. They are popular among people because they are rich in vitamins. Among fruits, cherries can be said to be one of the best iron supplements. They are high in iron and can effectively prevent anemia. But, do peas and cherries go together? Although one is a vegetable and the other is a fruit, there is no conflict between the two and they can be eaten together.

Nutritional value of cherries

In the fruit family, the iron content is generally low, but cherries stand out from the crowd: every 100 grams of cherries contains up to 59 mg of iron, ranking first among fruits; the vitamin A content is 4 to 5 times more than that of grapes, apples, and oranges. In addition, cherries also contain vitamins B, C and mineral elements such as calcium and phosphorus. Every 100 grams contains 83 grams of water, 1.4 grams of protein, 0.3 grams of fat, 8 grams of sugar, 14.4 grams of carbohydrates, 66 kcal of calories, 0.4 grams of crude fiber, 0.5 grams of ash, 18 mg of calcium, 18 mg of phosphorus, 5.9 mg of iron, 0.15 mg of carotene, 0.04 mg of thiamine, 0.08 mg of riboflavin, 0.4 mg of niacin, 3 mg of ascorbic acid, 258 mg of potassium, 0.7 mg of sodium, 10.6 mg of magnesium, and is rich in vitamin A.

Dietary effects

1. Fight anemia and promote blood production. Cherries are high in iron, ranking first among all fruits. Iron is the raw material for synthesizing human hemoglobin and myoglobin. It plays an important role in human immunity, protein synthesis and energy metabolism. It is also closely related to brain and nerve functions, the aging process, etc. Eating cherries regularly can supplement the body's need for iron, promote hemoglobin regeneration, prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia, strengthen the body, and improve brain function.

2. Prevent and treat measles. When measles is prevalent, giving children cherry juice can prevent infection. Cherry pits have the effect of inducing sweat, clearing rashes and detoxifying.

3. Dispel wind and dampness, kill insects. Cherries are warm in nature, and have the function of tonifying the middle and replenishing Qi. They can dispel wind and dampness, and are effective for rheumatic pain in the waist and legs. The roots of cherry trees also have strong anti-parasitic and insecticidal effects, and can kill roundworms, pinworms, and redworms.

4. Astringent and analgesic. Folk experience shows that cherries can treat burns and scalds, have an astringent and analgesic effect, and prevent blistering and festering of the wound. At the same time, cherries can also treat mild and severe frostbite.

5. Cherries are rich in nutrients, containing more protein, sugar, phosphorus, carotene, vitamin C, etc. than apples and pears. In particular, they contain high iron content. Regular application of cherry juice on the face and wrinkles can make the facial skin rosy and white, and remove wrinkles and spots.

Healthy Recipes

1. Cherry sweet soup: 2000 grams of fresh cherries, 1000 grams of white sugar. Wash the cherries, add water and boil for 20 minutes, then add sugar and boil once or twice, then turn off the heat and set aside. Take 30 to 40 grams daily. This soup has the effect of promoting blood regeneration and can be used as an auxiliary treatment for iron deficiency anemia.

2. Soak mushrooms in cherry water: 80 grams of mushrooms, 50 fresh cherries, 50 grams of pea sprouts, and appropriate amounts of sugar and ginger juice. Soak the mushrooms and fresh cherries in water, remove impurities and old stems from the pea sprouts, wash and cut into sections; heat up a wok, add the vegetable oil until it is 50% hot, add the mushrooms and stir-fry thoroughly, add the ginger juice and cooking wine and mix well, then add the soy sauce, sugar, salt and fresh soup and bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for a while, then add the pea sprouts and MSG to the pot, thicken with wet starch after the flavors are absorbed, then add the cherries, drizzle with sesame oil, remove from the pan and serve on a plate (mushroom side facing up). This dish has the effects of nourishing the middle and replenishing qi, preventing and fighting cancer, and lowering blood pressure and blood lipids. Suitable for hypertension and hyperlipidemia. It is suitable for patients with coronary heart disease and cancer.

3. Cherry wine: 500 grams of fresh cherries and 1000 ml of rice wine. Wash the cherries and place them in a jar, add rice wine to soak them, seal the jar, stir once every 2-3 days, and it will be ready in 15-20 days. Drink 50 ml (including 8 to 10 cherries) each morning and evening. This wine has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain. It is suitable for rheumatic pain in the waist and legs, difficulty in flexion and extension, frostbite and other symptoms.

4. Cherry jam: 1000 grams of cherries, appropriate amounts of white sugar and lemon juice. Choose large, sweet and sour cherries, wash them, cut a small piece of each cherry, peel and remove the seeds; put the pulp and sugar into a pot, boil it on high heat, then turn to medium heat, remove the foam and juice, and continue to cook; when it becomes viscous, add lemon juice, cook for a while, remove from heat, and let cool. This sauce has the effect of regulating the middle and replenishing qi, promoting salivation and quenching thirst. It is suitable for rheumatic pain in the waist and knees, numbness of the limbs, thirst, and fever.

5. Cherry juice: 80 grams of cherries, 1 cup of cold boiled water. Wash the cherries, remove the pits, put them into a juicer, add cold boiled water and blend them into cherry juice, then pour it out and drink (you can add appropriate amount of white sugar for taste). This juice has the effect of moisturizing the skin and can eliminate acne scars.

6. Cherry Tremella: 30 grams of Tremella, 20 grams of preserved red cherries, and appropriate amount of rock sugar. Soak the Tremella in warm water, remove the base of the ear, wash it, and steam it in a steamer for about 10 minutes. Pour crystal sugar into a soup pot with clean water, add it to a slow fire and then add the cherry preserves, bring to a boil over high heat, remove from the heat and pour into the Tremella bowl. -K The fittest person: People with indigestion and loss of appetite can eat cherries to stimulate their appetite and help digestion. It is an excellent food therapy for patients with paralysis, numbness of limbs, rheumatic pain in waist and legs, weak constitution, dull complexion, weakness, and numbness of joints. Diabetics should avoid eating it.