Black cherry has a darker skin than the traditional red cherry and is a common ingredient in pies, ice-creams, jellies, sodas, liquors and other foods. They are not only delicious to taste, but also has many nutritional benefits.
1. Anti- inflammatory:
The anthocyanin compounds which impart color to the black cherries have the potential to fight free radicals that occur in different parts of the body, thus inhibiting the inflammatory pathways.
2. Ease arthritis pain:
Research has proved that black cherry juice is effective in easing arthritis pain because of the anthocyanin compounds, which help in breaking up the crystals that form in the joints and cause pain. Drinking 8-16 ounces of black cherry juice daily for two weeks can prevent gout attacks by reducing the urate levels.
3. Promotes skin health:
The high water content of black cherries hydrates your overall body, resulting in a bright, vibrant and clear skin.
4. Beneficial for heart:
The melatonin present in black cherries reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease by lowering blood lipid levels.
5. Helps prevent cancer:
Black cherries contain several antioxidants that prevent the formation of cancerous cells.
6. Fights tooth decay:
The compounds in black cherries block the formation of plaque which often leads to cavities and decay. So you can add black cherries to your diet to reduce the chances of experiencing tooth decay.
7. Helps for diabetes:
The naturally occurring elements in black cherries have been proven to reduce blood sugar levels in diabetics.
8. Slows ageing:
Regular consumption of black cherry is known to reduce high blood cholesterol, prevent age-related deterioration of eyesight, and even prevent premature ageing.
9. Prevents muscle damage:
Drinking a glass of black cherry juice daily can help reduce the muscle damage caused by excessive exercise.
10. Cures cough:
The bark of black cherry is used as an ingredient in cough medicines, since it is a known cough suppressant.
11. Boosts energy:
Black cherry tea is now being used to improve intestinal function and boost overall energy and metabolism.
12. Gives you a sound sleep:
Drinking an ounce of concentrated black cherry juice, an hour or so before bed, helps calm the mind and improves the quality of sleep.
Resources:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leo-galland-md/cherry-season-fight-pain-_b_844654.html?ir=India
http://www.naturalnews.com/026091_cherries_gout.html
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/insomnia
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12706854
http://www.umassmed.edu/uploadedfiles/FreshAndFlavorfulFruits.pdf
