YUM YUM... CHERRIES
#AbFav_June
YUM YUM... CHERRIES
Cherries, which have the scientific name Prunus avium, are one of the most romantic fruits.
They are eaten all around the world and are often a favourite flavour or used as an ingredient in cooking. Predominantly a fruit of cold countries, cherries look and taste wonderful.
The fruit is one the of healthiest foods you can eat.
*Cherries are full of antioxidants
Cherries are a potent source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
These cellular body guards slow down ageing and ward off chronic illnesses—including heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and obesity.
*They protect against diabetes
The anti-inflammatory effect of cherries helps keep your body healthy; but what's more, cherries rank lower than many fruits on the glycemic index. That means they don’t trigger spikes and crashes in your blood sugar and insulin levels. This makes them both protective against diabetes, and important for managing the condition if you already have it.
*They promote healthy sleep
Tart cherries in particular are one of the few food sources of melatonin, a hormone that helps control your sleep-wake cycles.
One study in men and women with insomnia found that compared to a placebo, eight ounces of tart cherry juice in the morning and again one to two hours before bed increased sleep time by an hour and 24 minutes.
*They can provide arthritis relief
Several studies have suggested that cherry consumption is beneficial for osteoarthritis sufferers.
Regularly incorporating cherries or 100% cherry juice into your meal or snack routine may help lessen your joint pain.
*They lower the risk of gout attacks
Over eight million adults in the U.S. suffer from gout. This inflammatory arthritis is triggered when a waste product called uric acid crystallises within the joints, causing excruciating pain and swelling. In one study, gout patients who consumed cherries for just two days (both the fresh fruit, as well as cherry extract and juice) showed a 35% lower risk of gout attacks compared to those who did not eat cherries.
*They curb cholesterol.
So, enjoy!
I wish you all the very best and thank you for all your kind words, time, comments and faves. Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)
For more: www.indigo2photography.com
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved
YUM YUM... CHERRIES
#AbFav_June
YUM YUM... CHERRIES
Cherries, which have the scientific name Prunus avium, are one of the most romantic fruits.
They are eaten all around the world and are often a favourite flavour or used as an ingredient in cooking. Predominantly a fruit of cold countries, cherries look and taste wonderful.
The fruit is one the of healthiest foods you can eat.
*Cherries are full of antioxidants
Cherries are a potent source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
These cellular body guards slow down ageing and ward off chronic illnesses—including heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and obesity.
*They protect against diabetes
The anti-inflammatory effect of cherries helps keep your body healthy; but what's more, cherries rank lower than many fruits on the glycemic index. That means they don’t trigger spikes and crashes in your blood sugar and insulin levels. This makes them both protective against diabetes, and important for managing the condition if you already have it.
*They promote healthy sleep
Tart cherries in particular are one of the few food sources of melatonin, a hormone that helps control your sleep-wake cycles.
One study in men and women with insomnia found that compared to a placebo, eight ounces of tart cherry juice in the morning and again one to two hours before bed increased sleep time by an hour and 24 minutes.
*They can provide arthritis relief
Several studies have suggested that cherry consumption is beneficial for osteoarthritis sufferers.
Regularly incorporating cherries or 100% cherry juice into your meal or snack routine may help lessen your joint pain.
*They lower the risk of gout attacks
Over eight million adults in the U.S. suffer from gout. This inflammatory arthritis is triggered when a waste product called uric acid crystallises within the joints, causing excruciating pain and swelling. In one study, gout patients who consumed cherries for just two days (both the fresh fruit, as well as cherry extract and juice) showed a 35% lower risk of gout attacks compared to those who did not eat cherries.
*They curb cholesterol.
So, enjoy!
I wish you all the very best and thank you for all your kind words, time, comments and faves. Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)
For more: www.indigo2photography.com
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved