I saw a pin on Pinterest that referred to fruit and how it could benefit us. That gave me an idea to do a little more research of my own to see just how beneficial fruit can actually be. I'll be listing different fruits with each post in this series and giving you the link so you'll know exactly where my info came from. Hope you enjoy learning as much as I have.
According to
LifeScript
These
little fruits have been appreciated for their delicious pies, but new research
suggests that cherries may have the power to combat a stunning array of
diseases. The compound thag gives them
their color may also be responsible for neutralizing free radicals and
preventing the inflammation that contributes to so many serious health
conditions. Plus, they are packed with
fiber.
Even
though they are referred to as berries, cherries are actually a member of the
stone fruit family and are related to apricots, peaches, plums and
almonds. They are classified as either
sweet or tart and each variety has its own uses and benefits. Sweet cherries are sold fresh in the produce
section and are a favori8te for snacking on raw. Tart cherries are usually dried, frozen, made
into juice or canned for pies and cooking.
Both types get their deep red color form potent antioxidants called
anthocyanins which have been shown to hold anti-inflammatory properties that
protect the body from an array of serious health conditions including heart
disease, diabetes and arthritis.
According to FoxNews -
Cherries
help ease arthritis pain - for those who suffer from arthritis and gout, you
will be relieved to find out that adding cherries to your diet can greatly
decrease the intense pain associated with those ailments. Excess uric acid in the blood is the culprit
behind the excruciating pain and causes swelling, tenderness and
inflammation. A study done by the USDA
found that uric acid can be reduced by as much as 15% by eating 2 cups of Bing
cherries. Cherries can also help reduce
painful inflammation by decreasing the amount of C-reactive protein produced.
Cherries
help fight cancer - The deep red pigment comes from flavonoids which is a
powerful antioxidant that helps fight free radicals in the body. Cyhanidin is a flavonide from the anthocyanin group found in cherries that helps keep cancerous cells from
growing out of control. For cherries
with the most anthocyanins go for the sweet cherries with the deepest pigment -
crimson-purple rather than bright red.
Cherries
help you sleep - If sipping a cup of
chamomile isn't enough to induce restful sleep try having tart cherry juice
before bed. Tart cherries contain
melatonin, a hormone that helps make you feel sleepy. Two tablespoons of tart cherry juice has been
shown to be just as effective as a melatonin supplement.
Cherries
and blood pressure - Cherries are an excellent source of potassium, which helps
to lower blood pressure by getting rid of the excess sodium in our body. Eating cherries helps keep potassium and
sodium in balance and can prevent hypertension from occurring. One cup of cherries has the same amount of
potassium as a banana making it a great substitute.
Cherries
help keep you trim - Eating cherries can help you lose weight and stay
trim. A cup of cherries is less than 100
calories and packs in 3 grams of fiber, which will keep you feeling full
longer. Also, they contain many
B-vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin and vitamin B6. These vitamins are crucial for metabolism and
convert nutrients into energy.
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