cherries are responsible for their deep red-blue color. In general, the darker the
cherries the better they are for you because they contain a higher concentration of
flavonoids. This applies to both sweet and sour cherries.
Studies have shown that cherries may also offer significant anticancer protection. Tart
cherries contain perillyl alcohol (POH). Studies have shown that perillyl alcohol is
effective in reducing the incidence of all types of cancer. Studies have also shown
that cherries are particularly beneficial in the treatment of gout. Gout is a type of
arthritis that occurs when there is an abnormally high concentration of uric acid in the
blood.
Sources:
Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
Sour cherries are lower in
calories than sweet cherries.
Sour cherries are also higher in
vitamin A. Overall, cherries
provide an excellent source of
flavonoids, melatonin, and perillyl
alcohol. Sour cherries are an
excellent source of vitamins A
and C. They are also a very
good source of copper, and a
good source of manganese.
Sweet cherries offer a significant
amount of vitamin C and
copper.
The flavonoids contained in
Copyright © EveryNutrient.com
|
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The content on
this website is for educational purposes only. Please consult with your physician before using natural
remedies and before making any drastic changes to your diet or exercise program.
|
___________________
Marketplace (Organic/Eco-Friendly)
OCA
Organic
Consumers
Association
GreenPeople
.org
MountainRoseHerbs.c
om
Cherries
Nutrition Information, Health Benefits of Cherries
Nutiva Organic,
Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil Reviews
,
Coconut Oil Research
Gluten-Free Recipes
Living-Foods.com
Raw-Vegan Recipes