Cherries The Super Fruit
February 20, 2009 by jody
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Cherries have powerful antioxidants, known as anthocyanins that are thought to help fight inflammation and risk of heart disease.
A study conducted by Dr. Steven F. Bolling at the University of Michigan, shows that eating cherries may lower body fat, weight, cholesterol and inflammation.
Our bodies use inflammation to fight off infection and injury. A chronic state of inflammation can raise your risk of heart disease. With 2 out of 3 people overweight or obese in the United States, especially around their middle, this problem is more prevalent.
In the study rats were feed a (Western Diet) which was high in fat and moderate carbohydrates. The study added tart cherry powder to some of the rat’s diet, which caused them to maintain lean muscle mass as well as a decrease in fat and body weight.
Listed below you will find some important facts you need to know about cherries.
Antioxidant Levels of Cherries
- Cherry Juice Concentrate: 12,800 ORAC units
- Dried Cherries: 6,800 ORAC units
- Frozen Cherries: 2,033 ORAC units
- Canned Cherries: 1,700 ORAC units
Below you will find three interesting articles on cherry nutrition, cherry reports and cherry recipes.
Nutrition Facts, Cherry Report, Cherry Recipes
