Cherries are a widely consumed fruit having a beautiful exterior with awesome taste. Although almost everyone is acquainted to its taste and culinary use, here are some health benefits you might wanna know.

ANTI AGING

With its soaring antioxidant level, cherries fight free radical damage to the skin, which is responsible for aging. A glass of tart cherry juice everyday slows down the aging proces,s all the while giving skin a blemish free younger look.

DIABETES

Along with its delightful taste and its low glycemic index, cherry is a miracle fruit for people with diabetes. With its low glycemic index value which is 22, sweet cherries provide a better snack than any other fruit.

BLOOD PRESSURE

The high potassium level of tart cherries gives an aid in people suffering from hypertension. Potassium counters the effect of sodium on blood vessels and dilates them, thereby lowering blood pressure.

GOUT RELIEF

Studies have shown tart cherries to beneficial in people suffering from Gout. In a study conducted with 634 gout patients over 2 days, regular consumption of tart cherries decreased gout attacks by 33% compared to the people who didnt consume them. The study also showed raised benefits in increasing cherry consumption as much as 3 servings per day.

COLON CANCER

The presence of significant amount of antioxidants in tart cherries may help treat colon cancer. The antioxidants destroy tumor causing toxins in the colon which are produced by an unhealthy diet.

MUSCLE PAIN

The regular consumption of tart cherry juice also reduces muscle pain. A group of marathon runners were given a glass of tart cherry juice twice a day for seven days. After the race, the group who drank the juice experienced less muscle pain and fatigue compared to those who drank other fruit juices.

BETTER SLEEP

Tart cherries are a great help to the people battling insomnia. Tart cherries are a great source of Melatonin, a hormone that regulates our sleep cycle. Drinking a glass of tart cherry juice before sleeping ensures a better outcome during night time.

OSTEOARTHRITIS RELIEF

In a study conducted over 3 weeks, drinking a glass of tart cherry juice twice daily significantly reduced pain and swelling of the joints in women suffering from osteoarthritis.