Cherries
Cherries are full of healthful nutrients and disease-fighting compounds.Cherries:
- Contain pectin, a soluble fiber that helps control blood cholesterol levels.
- Rich in vitamin C
- Contain beta-carotene and some potassium
- Are high in anthocyanins, which, based on their antioxidant activities, may have anticancer properties.
- Quercetin, a flavonoid antioxidant, may have cancer fighting ability as well as anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic properties.
- Great source of the antioxidant melatonin which may help to relieve the pain of arthritis, gout, headaches, and possibly fibromylagia.
- Contain the flavonoid queritrin--a potent anticancer agent.
- Contain perillyl alcohol--a natural compound extremely powerful in reducing the incidence of all types of cancer. Has shown to induce regression of small breast cancers and advanced breast cancers (The Cherry Marketing Institute).
- Source of ellagic acid which may prevent cancer, inhibit the growth of cancers cells, and arrest the growth of cancer in those with a genetic predisposition for the disease (The Cherry Marketing Institute).
- The melatonin in cherries appears to be a natural way to get more restful sleep.
- Tart cherries may reduce the risk of colon cancers because of their anthocyanins and cyanidin.
- Cherries may lower blood urate levels thus reducing risk of heart attack and stroke.
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