1. Introduction
Benefits of cherry for health? Benefits of cherry for health? Benefits of cherry for health? Benefits of cherry for health? Benefits of cherry for health? Benefits of cherry for health? Benefits of cherry for health?
How does a person know that a benefit is beneficial when that person hasn’t even used the product? That’s where these benefits come in. These popsicle sticks contain an active ingredient called “cherry flavoring,” which is supposed to be helpful in lowering cholesterol levels.
But then you may say: “it has been out there forever, why am I reading about it now?” The truth is some people just don’t read scientific reports because they are busy with their own lives and they don’t want to read about what happens to others. They stuff up their weekly shopping list with products that promise them better looks or lower stress levels or longer life spans or healthier children, and it just doesn’t matter what the science says.
On the other hand, there are some who do read scientific reports but don’t care. They just want a better life and buy whatever promises it to them. But then again, there are also those who read scientific reports but don’t care at all – they only care about whether the product works as advertised or not – so in this case we can conclude that science doesn’t matter at all!
2. Vitamins and Minerals
So, why the importance of cherry? Well, here’s a link to a great blog post explaining the research and finding that: “Cherry juice is a good source of vitamin C and an excellent addition to smoothies as it provides extra vitamin C and helps fight muscle fatigue.”
Here is another great post from an independent researcher covering the same research: “Citrus juice is one of the richest sources of vitamin C. Many studies have shown that it has beneficial effects on cardiovascular health as well as improved cognitive function.”
The benefits are not just in terms of taste; they are also plentiful. And even more importantly, they are some of the most consistent at a level comparable to what you get from food:
• Citrus fruits have been shown to have a positive effect on blood pressure levels in people with kidney disease. (This work was done by Dr. Omid Farokhi-Takhtiarzadeh who does not use cherry juice)
• They boost circulation and can help prevent blood clots (this was done by Dr. Omid Farokhi-Takhtiarzadeh who does not use cherry juice)
• They decrease blood sugar levels (which was done by Dr. Omid Farokhi-Takhtiarzadeh who uses cherry juice in his study)
• They slow down aging (done by Dr. Omid Farokhi-Takhtiarzadeh who uses cherry juice in his study)
The list goes on and on, etc… There are many more benefits but between this, this and this we conclude that citrus fruit is good for you – but only if suitable food sources are available! So go ahead, drink your own!
It’s been a while since I’ve blogged about cherry, but I’d like to take this opportunity to point out some of the benefits of cherry in a diet.
The first is that it has no calories, making it an ideal low-calorie food or snack. The second is that it has a high concentration of antioxidants and phytosterols, which are associated with reduced risk for heart disease (and thus may be effective in weight management).
While these things are good for you, I would also strongly advise against eating it every day — though if you do find yourself craving some of the classic sweeteners like sugar or honey, try using them in place of cherry (not the other way round).
People have been eating cherries for a very long time, but did you know that they also have health benefits? Some of the benefits are quite obvious: they’re high in vitamin C and a great source of antioxidants. But cherry juice also has some surprising health benefits.
To start with, cherries are very low in calories and fat, which means that the cherry juice you drink might be just as healthy as the foods you eat. This is further backed up by research published in the British Journal of Nutrition (BJN) where researchers compared the diets of people who ate regular or cherry-flavored drinks with those who didn’t.
The two groups were matched for calorie content and other dietary variables; however, there were some noticeable differences between the two groups' diets. For example, almost all of the participants consumed fewer calories from dairy products than those who drank cherry-flavored drinks (the least amount was found in those who didn't drink any at all).
Interestingly enough, more than half of those who drank cherry-flavored drinks had lower intakes of salt and polyunsaturated fat. That doesn’t mean that drinking cherry juice will be healthier (it may not), but it does show that consuming a variety of different food sources could help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. When it comes to overall diet quality, these findings are pretty similar to research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that showed that people who drink water instead of soda had higher intakes of fruits, vegetables and whole grains than their counterparts who do not drink any water at all.
It's important to note here that we don't believe this study proves that drinking cherry juice will improve your health; however, it does make us feel better about drinking them!
5. References
Friends, I’ve been thinking about cherry. I have a small cherry tree on my backyard and every day it produces one or two beautiful red cherries.
I really love the taste of cherries (sometimes I even eat them myself) and when I lived in Washington State, they were served at every guest house and some of the best restaurants in town. A small–ish tree growing in a city lot was the perfect setting for cherries.
The first time I tasted them, though, I found them to be one of the worst things you can eat. They tasted like rotting fruit with a bitter aftertaste (and yes, it took me quite a while to get used to that taste) — not at all something to be eaten as part of your diet or snack.
I haven’t had much experience with other types of cherry products; so it will take me some time to find out what cherry tastes like. Here is what I know:
• Cherries are not good for you Cherry products contain citric acid which is poisonous (it is what gives lemons their sour taste), so the best thing for cherries to do is keep them separate from other foods. While many things are poisonous, there are few substances you can eat (other than perhaps eggs) that will make you sick without actually having something bad happen directly to your body . Some people think there should also be a category for “poisonous fruits” (maybe we could call that “poisonous berries”), but they are just berries — they don’t hurt you directly when eaten… You could probably eat strawberry jam and still not get sick even if it contains poison… That said, there are definitely berries that are toxic even if you re-name them “cherry juice” or “cherry sugar.” These include poison oaks , which are actually poisonous oak trees , as well as poison hemlock , which is actually poisonous harebells . Poison hemlock has been used as a folk medicine by Native Americans since ancient times – possibly because it grows wild in central California – but its true toxicity is unknown due to its rarity . Do not take anything found on this site 'as gospel' or 'correct,' especially when it comes to drug interactions.. Always check with your doctor before starting a new supplement program...
.jpg)
1 Comments
it is informative.
ReplyDeleteMattress Protectors