Cherries are IN!
Cherries are a wonderful, colorful, fun, and nutritious food! There are two different types of cherries, tart/sour and sweet. But no matter which cherry you pick, it will be full of fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C, and melatonin, to name a few.
Let’s go through more benefits cherry’s offer, such as:
- Antioxidants due to the anthocyanins and cyanindin substances and polyphenols. Sweet cherries have quercetin a potent antioxidant.
- Fiber for digestion and bowel movements, plus vitamin C, K, B-6, A, beta carotene and carotenoids.
- Minerals such as potassium, copper, manganese, magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Metabolic process support by reducing uric-acid-forming crystals in joints
- Providing melatonin which is vital for sleep and cellular regeneration
- Containing anti-inflammatory compounds
- Improving heart health and triglycerides, while phytosterols lower the “bad” cholesterol.
- Reducing belly fat – especially tart cherries
- Reducing muscle pain and damage during strenuous exercise
- Tart cherries may specifically activate of PPAR (peroxisome proliferator activating receptors) in the body’s tissues
All of these great benefits may:
- help fight disease
- play a role in cancer prevention
- reduce inflammation
- reduce risk of gout
- reduce oxidative stress
- improve digestion and aid in weight loss
- improve sleep
- reduce arthritis and osteoarthritis pain & inflammation
- reduce post-exercise muscle pain
- lower the risk of stroke
While eating cherries is the most beneficial, juicing is an option to maximize benefits of concentration for gout or exercise purposes. Tart cherries have the most health benefits and are best for baking to enhance the flavor. But, no matter what, eat, eat, eat your cherries, the benefits are immense!
