Cherries are in season and I just picked myself up a bag of delicious dark red, Rainier cherries. But did you know that not only are cherries a favorite summertime fruit they are also an excellent natural anti-inflammatory?Cherries contain an anti-oxidant called anthocyanins, which is responsible for the cherries deep red color, and its anti-inflammatory benefits. These are a great idea to consume after a hard workout to help reduce post-exercise muscle soreness.
On top of being a great anti-imflammatory, cherries also have other health benefits:
- Melatonin- Cherries contain melatonin, which helps to regulate healthy sleep patterns, improve memory, and is a natural pain reliever.
- Other antioxidants - according to choosecherries.com: cherries contain at least 17 antioxidants, including powerful antioxidants egallic acid, p-coumaric acid, kaempferol and quercetin, an antioxidant that may help boost immunity.
- Beta Carotene- Cherries contain about 19 times more than blueberries or strawberries
- Vitamin C
- Good source of fiber
Pura Vida!
Alica Ryan, NTP
