"Cherries have boatloads of antioxidants in them that fight free radical damage and protect our cells' DNA. Free radicals are linked to many diseases including cancer, heart disease, and dementia. Cherries also contain the super-nutrients quercetin, hydroxycinnamates, potassium, carotenoids and melatonin. Even sweet cherries have a healthy low glycemic index of 22, making them a healthy food for people trying to keep their blood sugar stable."
"Cherries are one of the best anti-inflammatory foods you can eat. These little red powerhouses contain phytochemicals called "anthocyanins" that give them their deep red color. Scientists at Johns Hopkins University found that the powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins in tart cherries were as effective at decreasing inflammation as the anti-inflammatory drugs Ibuprofen, aspirin and Tylenol. Another study published in the Journal of Natural Products showed that anthocyanins and cyanidin isolated from tart cherries worked better than aspirin."
Cherries provide abundant antioxidants and bioactive compounds that protect cells, fight free radicals, and help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. Cherries contain quercetin, hydroxycinnamates, potassium, carotenoids and melatonin, and even sweet cherries have a low glycemic index of 22. Anthocyanins in cherries produce the deep red color and act as powerful anti-inflammatory agents comparable to ibuprofen, aspirin and acetaminophen in some research. Anthocyanins and cyanidin isolated from tart cherries have outperformed aspirin for inflammation reduction in studies. Cherries reduce muscle soreness after intense workouts and can treat arthritis pain, gout, hemorrhoids and allergies. Choosing anti-inflammatory foods may avoid liver toxicity risks linked to frequent ibuprofen or acetaminophen use.
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