Results showed that the cherry-enriched diets significantly lowered total cholesterol levels, triglycerides, insulin and fasting glucose levels after 90 days. All of these measures are factors that are linked to metabolic syndrome. The study also showed the cherry-fed groups had lower levels of a plasma marker of oxidative damage and increased blood antioxidant capacity – not surprising since cherries are one of the richest sources of antioxidants.

Additionally, the cherry-enriched diets reduced “fatty liver” or the accumulation of triglycerides and cholesterol in the liver.

These health benefits may likely be due to the anthocyanins responsible for cherries’ deep rich red color, which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.

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Mice who were exposed to cancer-inducing chemicals and who were treated with pomegranate had significantly lower lung tumor growth than mice treated with carcinogens only. Tumor reduction was 53.9 percent at 84 days and 61.6 percent at 140 days.

Pomegranate’s cancer-fighting capabilities is believed to be due to its high antioxidant content, which have an anti-inflammatory effect. Should you want further reading, the results of this study has been published in the April 1 issue of Cancer Research.

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