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“Buyers are eager for fresh harvested berries, so we are constantly working with local and foreign suppliers to ensure a wide range of berries. While the Lithuanian cherries have to wait, the berries of the new harvest are already arriving in stores from Hungary.
The fact that Lithuanians are willing to add this type of berry to their baskets is also reflected in the sales data: normally around 70 thousand are bought during the season. kilograms of cherries ”, says V.Budrienė.
According to her, strawberries, cherries and blueberries are also in demand during the warm season. The fresh berry category is growing substantially throughout the year, with sales increasing by approximately 20 percent year-over-year.
Cherries are not only eaten as a snack, they are also used to make a variety of compotes, juices, jams or cakes and other desserts. Cherries are not only delicious, but also extremely useful for the body. They are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Also, adding cherries to the diet can improve the quality of sleep.
The birds brought it to Europe
Jolanta Sabaitienė, a fruit and vegetable expert at retail chain Iki, says cherries were first grown in fertile areas between the Black and Caspian Seas. They were probably brought to Europe by birds.
The first Greeks began to grow these berries, then they were fascinated by the Romans, who increased their number. XV a. Domesticated cherries became widespread throughout Europe and since the 17th century. these berries also reached America.
J. Sabaitienė says that it is very easy to include cherries in the daily diet. Cherries are often combined with chocolate, they are used to flavor a variety of cakes, pies, muffins, cherries, and fresh sorbets or ice cream.
These berries are perfect for various fruit salads, they are combined with natural yogurt and granola, pancakes, waffles. Cherries are used to make jams, marmalades, and even sauces or gravies, which are combined with a variety of meat dishes.
Improves the quality of sleep, ideal for athletes.
Cherries, depending on the species, can vary from bright red to dark, almost black.
However, regardless of the variety, these berries are highly nutritious and provide the body with a strong supply of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Also, cherries are low in calories. There are only 97 calories in a cup of berries, so they are perfect for those who lose weight, and their regular consumption helps fight overweight.
Cherries are rich in vitamins C, A, and K, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. They also contain natural melatonin, a substance that improves the quality of sleep. According to the expert, regular consumption of cherries improves heart function, reduces the processes associated with aging.
Eating them is especially healthy for athletes, because the good ingredients in cherries accelerate muscle recovery and reduce muscle pain caused by exercise.
J.Sabaitienė offers cherry chicken salad and refreshing cocktail recipes.
Chicken salad with cherries
Will need:
- diced fried chicken breasts
- a handful of spinach
- 1 cup gorgonzola cheese, grated
- a handful of fresh cherries, chopped
- 1 cup of chopped walnuts
- best quality olive oil slag
- red wine vinegar slag
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
How to produce
Put the spinach in a large salad bowl. Top with chicken, cheese, cherries, and walnuts. Season the resulting mixture with salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar. Mix everything well.
Smooth with cherries and bananas
Will need:
- 300 g of cherries
- 150 g of natural yogurt
- banana
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to produce
Put all the ingredients in a blender and grind. If you want something cooler, you can add ice cubes to the drink. Delicious!
