Cherry Plum is a deciduous edible drupe fruit species of plum, native to Southeast Europe and Western Asia, but naturalised in the British Isles and scattered locations in North America.
• Wild types are large shrubs or small trees reaching 8–12 m (25–40 feet) tall, sometimes spiny, with glabrous, ovate deciduous leaves 3–7 cm (1.5–2.5 inches) long.
• Its one of the First European trees to flower in spring, often starting in mid-February before the leaves have opened.
• The flowers are white (or pale pink) and about 2 cm (0.8 inches) across, with five petals and many stamens.
• The Fruit is (2–3 cm in diameter), ripening to yellow (or red) from early July to mid-September.
• Deciduous Fruit plants that lose their leaves each winter and become dormant include “Apple, Pear, Peach, prune, Asian Plum, Wild Cherry, Apricot, Fig, Grape, bramble, and bush Fruits.
• Deciduous nut crops include principally “Walnut, Almond, Pecan, Pistachio, and Hazelnut (filbert).
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• Its Fruits are an important source of Pectin Fiber.
• It boast a nutritional profile similar to that of Asian Plums and an important source of anti-oxidants.
• Cherry Plum is very good in Dietary Fiber.
• Cherry Plum has average trace of Carbohydrate, Potassium, Vitamin C.
Health Benefits of Cherry Plum
Cardiovascular System
• Cherry Plums through its Fiber indirectly help lower LDL (bad) Cholesterol levels, contributing to cardiovascular health.
• Its extremely rich source of anti-oxidants which combat Lipid peroxidation, thus reducing cardiovascular disease risks.
Foods & Cardiovascular System
Immune System
• Vitamin C has anti-oxidant effects, largely due to Vitamin C content which reduces inflammation in the body and boosts immunity, help strengthen the Immune System and combat Respiratory Infections.
• Its used for strengthening the Immune System, restoring appetite, reducing inflammation and for good eyesight.
• Eating Cherry Plums contribute to a lower risk of chronic diseases (such as Cancer, Obesity, Diabetes, cardiovascular disease or degenerative diseases of the Nervous System), benefits the eyesight, memory and learning, and exert anti-diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Anxiety action.
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* Cherry Plum is rich in anti-oxidants (the yellow varieties – Carotenes, purple and red Cherry Plums have 4-6 different Anthocyanin anti-oxidants), especially the peel.
Foods & Immune System
Intestine
• Cherry Plums are a particularly good source of Pectin (a soluble Fiber) good for Constipation and Hemorrhoids. In the Digestive tract, Pectin travels unchanged but absorbs Water and becomes gel-like, which helps soften stools, helping relieve Constipation during bowel movements and can improve Hemorrhoids.
• It has natural Prebiotic properties, due to its Pectin (a soluble Fiber, indigestible plant Material that remains unchanged by Digestive enzymes) content which ferments in the colon, releasing beneficial compounds that feed the good bacteria there, helps maintain the health of the colon lining, support good bacteria that help absorb nutrients and inhibit the growth of pathogenic gut bacteria, contributing to Digestive health.
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* Unripe Cherry Plum Fruit is a source of citric acid which can cause stomach upset and worsen an existing Gastritis if eaten in large amounts.
Foods & Intestine
Metabolism
• It helps to stimulate/restore appetite and has their tonic, energizing effects. The Fruit boost Energy levels and can have a mild Laxative effect when eaten in large amounts, helping detoxify the body.
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Weight Management
• Its low in calories (approximately 40 kcal/100g) and less than 1% of fat, making them great for weight loss.
• It provide good amounts of Dietary Fiber which binds to some of the fat from the food, preventing its absorption at the intestinal level and promoting weight loss.
Foods & Weight Management
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Cherry Plum
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
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