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Cherries
Cherries are red, and that red comes from disease fighting compounds with health promoting benefits. Tart cherries have 8 different types of anthrocynins which have many health promoting benefits listed below.
Health Benefits
- Tart cherries, commonly found in dried, frozen and juice forms, are rich in antioxidants and contain potent phytonutrients including anthocyanins – plant pigments that have been linked to a variety of health benefits – and melatonin, which may help aid with sleep.
- Tart cherries are excellent sources of beta carotene. In fact, they contain 19 times the beta carotne of blueberries and strawberries.
- Cherries are rich in vitamins C and E, and provide potassium, magnesium, folate and iron.
- Reduce inflammation and ease the pain of arthritis and gout
- Offer protection against cardiovascular disease and certain cancers
- Reduce the risk of diabetes and insulin resistance syndrome
- Aid in the treatment and possible prevention of memory loss
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