Cherries are relatively low in calories,and they are good source of POTASSIUM.The sour ones have a nice amount of Vitamin A.Cherries are loaded with anti inflammatory,anti aging,anticancer compounds that don't show up on average nutrition facts label.The cancer fighting agents in cherries include a Flavonoid called Quercetin as well as Ellagic acid and Perillyl alcohol.
Perillyl Alcohol in Cherries may inhibit tumor growth.Cherries have shown to lower levels of uric acid in the blood,which is the most common caused of gout pain.Quercetin in Cherries found to be a potent anti cancer agent and it also exhibits significant anti inflammatory activity which is why quercetin is one of the favorite suppliments for allergies and asthma.
Also found in red raspberries,ellagic acid has been shown to inhibit the growth of tumors caused by certain carcinogens.A publication of American Cancer society says that ellagic acid is a very promising natural supplement because it causes apoptosis (cell death) of cancel cells in the lab,with no change to healthy normal cells.Ellagic acid also has antiviral and anti bacterial properties.
Even Cherry Juice packs a punch.The secret to the benefits of cherry juice are compounds called anthocyanins,which are the pigments that give cherries their bright red color and are also believed to be the key to helping the body relieve inflammation.Anthocyanins may significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer,the third leading cancer in America.
CHERRY ALERT- Unfortunately,the Environmental Working Group,a consumer advocate and protection nonprofit research organization,put CHERRIES on it’s 2003 list of 12 foods most contaminated with pesticides.The organization suggests YOU BUY ORGANIC CHERRIES.
Source:-Healthiest foods on Earth .
hmmm... Organic cherries!
ReplyDeleteNice article Preethu