7 Health Benefits of Sweet Cherries
Isn’t it the best when a seriously delicious food also happens to be really, really good for you? That’s the deal with sweet cherries. These juicy red fruits are the kind of thing you’ll want to keep popping in your mouth like candy. And considering all of the health benefits they provide, you can feel good about doing exactly that—especially during the summer when they’re at their seasonal peak.
Here’s a look at all the impressive ways sweet cherries can give your body a boost. Grab your biggest bowl and dig in!Dark sweet and Rainier cherries are bursting with sweetness, but unlike a cookie or ice cream cone, these treats have zero added sugar. Sweet Northwest cherries also boast a low glycemic index , which means their natural sugars are released into your bloodstream slowly.
“Diets rich in fiber have been shown to promote a healthy body weight, improve gut health, reduce cholesterol and heart disease risk, and even promote improved blood glucose and insulin levels,” says Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDE.Got achy muscles or joints? Sweet cherries just might become your new sweet source of pain relief.
they’re rich in anthocyanins, a group of polyphenols that fight tissue inflammation the same way that meds like ibuprofen and naproxen do.Oxidative stress and inflammation can raise the risk of diseases like cancer. But sweet cherries are rich in antioxidants like ellagic acid, anthocyanins, and vitamin C—which appear to offer some protection, says Goodson.
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