A True Super-fruit
Cherries are a nutritional powerhouse fruit with so many
incredible health benefits. One cup of raw cherries has 87 calories, 22 grams
of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and 3 grams of fiber. Enjoy them now while
they are at their peak because their season is way too short. Read on for some
of the great health benefits of eating cherries.
Ten Great Health Benefits of
Eating Cherries
1. Cherries, known as a “super-fruit”, are packed with
antioxidants called anthocyanins which aid in the reduction of heart disease
and cancer.
2. Cherries are one of the few food sources that contain
melatonin, an antioxidant that helps regulate heart rhythms and the body’s
sleep cycles.
3. Cherries are an excellent source of beta carotene
(vitamin A). In fact they contain 19 times more beta carotene than blueberries
and strawberries.
4. Cherries are rich in vitamins C, E, potassium, magnesium, iron, folate and fiber.
5. Cherries are referred to as “brain food”, aiding in brain health and in the prevention of memory loss.
6. Because cherries contain anthocyanins, they can reduce
inflammation and symptoms of arthritis and gout.
7. Eating cherries reduces the risk of diabetes.
8. Cherries are a good source of fiber which is important
for digestive health.
9. Cherries are a great snack or dessert choice important
for weight-maintenance.
10. Because of their powerful anti-inflammatory benefits,
cherries are said to reduce pain and joint soreness for runners and athletes
after workouts.
