Alycha is one of the types of home plum, reminiscent of cherry taste. Its small berries have a bright, rich taste, and the fruits of the plant meet in different colors. Fragrant inflorescences of cherry plums in spring are an ornament of the garden, and by autumn the tree presents delicious fruits.
Since ancient times, cherry plum is widely used for food both in raw form and in culinary and confectionery products. And this popularity is easy to explain, because the berries contain many useful components that can fill the lack of these elements in the body.
In addition, the exterior of the plant is so attractive that in modern landscape design, cherry plum is used as a spectacular accent in the design of the garden. However, for this purpose, not any plants are used, but only specially bred varieties.
Especially useful is plum will be people who lead an active lifestyle and follow their figure, because it contains a lot of vitamin C , which is necessary for exercise and sports. Also, carotene, which is a part of the plum fruit, is an indispensable element. And of course, it is necessary to use berries for children who like computer games and watching cartoons.
But, despite the obvious benefit of cherry plum, its use should be strictly limited during pregnancy. Unfortunately, carotene, a source of vitamin A in the body, can adversely affect the formation of the fetus, and is often the cause of physical abnormalities. And if you really want a plum - it is worth choosing the fruits of green or purple flowers, and eat a day no more than two or three berries.
Why is it so useful for cherry plum?
The composition of plum is rich in elements important during the recovery period or diets, it includes:
- di- and monosaccharides;
- organic acids;
- alimentary fiber.
A variety of mineral substances included in the plum are mandatory in the diet of people prone to great physical and emotional stress, and plum is useful to people with diseases of the nervous and cardiovascular systems:
- iron,
- phosphorus,
- potassium,
- sodium,
- magnesium,
- calcium.
Alycha contains vitamins: E, provitamin A and C,
How to preserve the whole benefit of cherry plum?
Unfortunately or fortunately, but the period of maturity of plum is very short, but almost everyone can save the whole benefit of these berries for a long winter or even a year ahead. To do this, it is enough to allocate a couple of hours on the weekend to cook a magnificent jam from the fruits of plum. Jam from berries is best prepared from plum, without pits, but if you do not have time to remove the bones, you can prepare a dessert with them.