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Other Health Benefits of Cherries

Other Health Benefits of Cherries: these yummy fruit are great addition to various dishes and desserts because of how it can easily turn something from boring to extremely appetizing. Its bright red color and round shape really delights the senses and excites the taste buds. But do you know that there is more to this fruit than just meets the eye?

Because of all the health benefits of cherries, this fruit is considered as a super fruit. It has whopping amount of antioxidants which can help out in improving your health in many ways. Aside from that, it is also packed with a whole lot of nutrients which the body ultimately needs to sustain daily activities.

Lower risk of cancer and heart disease

Many studies have supported the fact that antioxidants can greatly reduce the tendency of triggering cancer and heart disease. Anthocyanin is the type of antioxidant that is present in cherries. This helps the body to fight off free radicals so that it becomes easier to avoid chronic diseases. In the process, it also reduces the tendency of acquiring other common health ailments.

Better sleep

Health Benefits of Cherries
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Interestingly, one of the health benefits of cherries is to maintain the body’s rhythm. This fruit contains generous amount of melatonin which targets the regulation of body clock. It means that daily dose of cherries will resolve your problem about difficulty in sleeping at night.

No more joint and muscle pains

Experts have recommended this fruit not just to people who are suffering from arthritis and gout but also to athletes who feel soreness after workout. The anti-inflammatory effect of cherries can also be attributed to the high dose of anthocyanin.

Enhanced performance of the digestive system

Cherries also have high level of fiber. About one cup of this fruit can already deliver 2.7 grams of dietary fiber. If this becomes a staple part of your daily diet, the fiber it contains can help out in resolving constipation. Aside from that, it also contributes in flushing out the toxins in the body.

Great for losing weight

Since cherries do have elevated fiber level, this is a great snack if you would like to lose a few pounds. Instead of eating high snacks with high amount of calories, this will satisfy your hunger. With cherries in between meals, it is easier to stop yourself from binging during meals. Aside from that, it also has low amount of sodium so your body would not end up storing too much water which could also make you feel more plump. If you are targeting for weight loss, you could either opt to eat raw cherries or have a dose of freshly made juice.

Good for skin and eyesight

Cherry is a good contender versus blueberries and strawberries when it comes to beta-carotene. This fruit has beta-carotene that is 19 times higher than berries. This vitamin is essential in preventing damage of the skin cells and also contributes in ensuring excellent eye health. Aside from hindering the cells from degeneration, it also helps out in repairing damages.

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