Summer
is in full effect and so is the cherry season. I don’t know what it is about
this sweet fruit, but it is so addicting and the best part about it is that
cherries are actually super healthy for crazy athletes like me and you. Here’s
why:
1. When you are
crushing all those challenging workouts at the box, you put a lot of strain on
your muscles. Sweet or tart cherries have anti-inflammatory properties due to
high concentration of anthocyanins that help to get rid of the oxidative stress
in the body created by the WOD you went through. Cherries help lower your risk of gout attacks and
reduce pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.
2. Cherries help
increase your melatonin levels and could play a vital role in sleep and bodily
regeneration.
3. Reduce belly fat.
4. Sweet cherries
are rich in fiber, vitamin C, carotenoids, and anthocyanins, each of which may
help play a role in cancer prevention.
5. Contain vitamin
E.
6. Lower risk of
stroke.
Even
though cherries are often thought of as a dessert fruit that’s used in pies or
cocktails, do not forget about all that nutrition that it comes with. Enjoy
this low in calories fruit before September hits us. After all, this best and
easy to grab snack is ranked among top 20 foods with the most antioxidants and
can help alleviate muscle pain and aid in your workout recovery. Don’t wait any
longer, go grab those cherries and enjoy!
Resources:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/08/02/health-benefits-cherries.aspx
Intern- Nataliya Olifer
Intern- Nataliya Olifer
