The cherries make a protective shield for our organism!

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This fresh and delicious spring fruit offers significant health benefits, as it contains a variety of nutrients, vitamins and trace elements that help its proper function.

The cherries have rich in taste ingredients and are from the first fruits of summer. Also, they have so many beneficial properties for the organism that reverse the proverb “where you hear a lot of cherries, keep small basket”. Except their high vegetable fiber content and low calorie content, they can help prevent and sometimes treat many illnesses and degenerative diseases.

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By Fotini Kasavetis

12 SWEETS REWARDS FROM THEIR CONSUMPTION

▪ PROTECT FROM ALCHHEIMER

Flavonoids and procyanidin protect the neurotic cells of the brain by reducing oxidative stress and fighting dementia.

▪ DETER CANCER

The vegetable fibers, vitamin C, carotenoids and anthocyanins make the ideal anti-cancer group. Cyanidine and quercetin help reduce free radicals.

  • PAIN RELIEF

The cherries help reduce pain in the muscles and joints after exercise, contributing to rapid muscle recovery. A study also showed that the regular consumption of cherry juice reduces insomnia in older adults.

▪ FIGHT THE HYPERTENSION AND THE STROKE

The potassium has these properties and cherries contain more potassium than the strawberries or apples. The cherries have 270mg, strawberries 254mg, apples 148mg.

  • ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTION

A study by researchers of the University of Michigan revealed that a diet containing cherries reduced the inflammation markers in animals by up to 50%. Another study has shown that the consumption of cherry juice significantly reduced the inflammation markers in overweight and obese adults.

The scientists have also demonstrated the relationship between arthritis, gouty arthritis and cherries. In particular, it has been observed that the patients, who consumed large amounts of cherries regularly, reported a reduction in the pain of arthritis and gout arthritis. These problems are generally due to excessive production of uric acid. So when they are consumed in large quantities and regularly, the cherries can help control the excessive uric acid production in the blood.

FIGHT CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

Anthocyanin can cope with the inflammations by keeping the heart healthy. Kursetine, fighting free radicals, eliminates the risk of heart diseases.

▪ FEND THE DIABETES RISK

Anthocyanin reduces the insulin resistance and increases the glucose resistance.

  • RETARD THE AGING PROCESS

Melatonin, found in cherries, slows down the aging process. Give glow and freshness in your face by eating cherries!

▪ LIMIT THE INFECTIONS

Phytochemicals protect against the infections and reduce the pain of arthritis and injuries.

▪ ENSURE BETTER SLEEPING AND FIGHT THE JET LAG

Melatonin regulates the circadian rhythm, helps calm and restful sleep, while limiting the symptoms of jet lag.

  • HELP THE DIGESTION SPEED

When we eat cherries, there is more production and secretion of digestive substances, which are beneficial for the function of our digestive system.

  • DETOXIFICATION

The cherries contain nutrients which have cleansing properties and the scientists have confirmed that they help our liver and the kidneys to get rid of toxicity and help them work better.

And as always the choice is yours…

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