Posted on August 14, 2008 in Latest News
The highly tasty and nutritive cheery is also known as one of the ‘Super Fruits’ of today. The vibrant red-colored cherry is considered as one of the romantic fruits. Cherries are a good source of vital minerals, compounds and vitamins. Along with blueberries, cherries rank as one of the most nutritive fruits for containing similar amounts of antioxidants.
Health Benefits of Cherry:
The powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins present in cherries are responsible for its red color.
Listed below are some of the health benefits of cherry:
- Delays Aging: As people age, there is a gradual increase of free radicals in the body that can cause damage to the cells. Cherries are one of the richest sources of antioxidants that can repair the damage caused to the cells by neutralizing the effects of free-radicals. This can help in slowing the aging process and in treating age-related diseases such as weakening of heart, nervous system, etc.
- Eye Care: The antioxidants present in cheeries can help in treating macular degeneration, vision loss, etc. by reducing inflammation and by maintaining proper ocular pressure. Cherries can also help in protecting the eyes by preventing common eye infections.
- Strengthens the Immune System: The potent antioxidants contained in cherries can help in preventing infections caused by several microbes, viruses, bacteria by killing them . This can help in treating such diseases as cough, cold, infections of the colon, excretory system, etc.
- Healthy Brain & Nervous System: The high amount of antioxidants present in cherry can help in reducing the damage caused to the nerve cells of the brain and can treat nervous disorders such as depression, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, etc. Antioxidants present in cherry can also help in improving efficiency of the brain and help in treating memory loss due to old age, etc.
- Improves Digestion: Powerful flavonoids present in the cherries can help in stimulating the production of digestive juices and enzymes, helping in proper absorption of nutrients and aiding in digestion. In addition, the fibers contained in cherry can help in treating constipation.
- Cures Heart Problems: The antioxidants, vitamins and minerals contained in cherry can reduce the risk of heart attack by lowering the cholesterol and blood pressure levels. It can also treat atherosclerosis by preventing hardening of the walls of the arteries.
- Proper Sleep: The powerful antioxidant melatonin present in abundance in cherry can help in regulatin circadian rhythm and provides proper sleep.
- Reduce Cancer: The potent antioxidants and vitamins contained in cherry can help in inhibiting the growth of cancerous cells, thereby reducing the risk of cancer.
Cherries are fat-free, cholesterol-free and sodium-free fruits. In addition, they are highly nutritive and tasty fruits. Eat lots of cherries, be happy and lead a healthy life!
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