I am missing cherries . I love cherries. There are many medical health benefits to eating cherries. Cherries are small stone fruits that come in a variety of colors and flavors. There are two major categories — tart and sweet cherries, or Prunus cerasus L. and Prunus avium L., respectively.
There are many reasons to eat cherries. Here are some reasons
1. Cherries are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and other nutrients that your body needs to function optimally.
2. All cherries are high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which may reduce chronic disease risk and promote overall health.
3. Consuming cherries, especially tart cherry products like juice and powder, may improve athletic performance and reduce exercise-induced muscle damage and soreness.
4. Cherries can lower cholesterol
5. Cherries promote a better sleep
6. Over eight million adults in the U.S. suffer from gout. This inflammatory arthritis is triggered when a waste product called uric acid crystallizes 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.
Until tomorrow…