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Health Series #24. CHERRY

More and more medical research and studies have shown the medicinal properties and benefits of herbs and healthy diet.

As of this new year of 2024, let us stay healthy by looking into a variety of herbs one by one, their nutrition facts, and healthy diet so that we are able to lead a life with more confidence and constantly get ourselves back on track with aplomb even if we happen to deviate from the optimal state of health.

 

# 24. CHERRY

Cherries are small, round, red (or dark purple) stone fruits which are typically in season in the July. There are myriads of varieties of cherries but they normally fall into one of two categories: sweet or sour. Sweet cherries are usually eaten as they come, while sour cherries are more likely to be used in cooking or juiced. The most familiar varieties include the black stone cherry, the morello and the Spanish cherry. All cherries have a stone which must be removed before eating or cooking.

 

Here are the health benefits of cherries as follows:

Cherries…

1. have a low gly_____________ index score

2. are ______________-healthy

3. help lower bl_____________ ________________

4. help lower VLDL ___________________

5. help manage blood _______________ in controlling diabetes

6. help with inf_______________ conditions

7. enhance recovery after exercise by easing _______________ sore

8. help you _________________better at night because cherries contain high concentrations of phytochemicals including melatonin

9. help alleviate symptoms of g________t

10. help prevent cancer because cherries reduce the _____________ stress and inflammation involved in the development of cancer

 




Answer Keys 

   1.  glycemic

    2.  heart

    3.  blood pressure

    4.  cholesterol

    5.  sugar

    6.  inflammatory

    7.  muscle

    8.  sleep

    9.  gout

   10. oxidative

 

**Source from BBC GOOD FOOD

 

Acrostic poem using CHERRY by Jean J. Lee

Captivating color and taste

Healthy and honest sweetness from mother nature

Easing your soft spots in muscles and joints

Ravishing snack on a hot summer day

Refreshing topping for your plain yogurt

You will never get tired of picking and pitting cherries!

 




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