Besides cherries being very tasty and loved by all of us, they are also extremely useful. In cherry season, don't miss an opportunity to eat these delicious red fruits, because you will only be a bonus to your health.
Here are some essential reasons to eat cherries:
1. Cherries contain large amounts of potassium. This helps regulate heart rate and blood pressure;
2. If you drink cherry juice about 30 minutes before bed at night, it will save you hours of tossing and turning in bed. Cherries contain melatonin, which promotes good sleep;
3. Cherries are low on the glycemic index. They can be safely consumed by diabetics because their glycemic index is 22;
4. They improve the condition of the digestive system due to their fiber content;
5. They stimulate memory. Cherries contain large amounts of antioxidants. They stimulate memory and help prevent Alzheimer's;
6. Cherries help with muscle pain and muscle cramps;
7. They improve the condition of the cardiovascular system. Their consumption reduces the risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol;
8. Cherries also have an anti-inflammatory effect;
9. Frequent cherry consumption also reduces the risk of getting a gout attack;
10. They have a beneficial effect on the eyes. They contain beta carotene and vitamin A, which are extremely important for good eyesight;
11. They have a beneficial effect on the skin. Cherries are extremely rich in antioxidants. It is they who fight free radicals in the body, which are responsible for aging. Cherries help with many skin problems and slow down skin aging;
12. Relieve pain and discomfort in osteoporosis;
13. Cherries boost our energy levels. If you feel down and have no energy for anything, just eat some cherries. Immediately after consuming them, you will feel a rush of energy;
14. Cherries are the perfect food for a flat stomach. If you often consume cherries, they prevent the accumulation of fat in the abdominal area;
15. There is research that says cherries help fight cancer. This is due to their rich content of vitamin A, quercetin, beta carotene and anthocyanin. When cherries are darker, they contain more antioxidants and are more healthy.
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