Choose Cherries

“America’s Super Fruit”  for Heart Health

A growing body of science links cherries’ red color, provided by the fruit’s powerful antioxidants – called anthocyanins – to heart-health benefits related to reducing inflammation, total cholesterol, and belly fat. With more than 80 million Americans living with some form of heart disease, the heart-healthy qualities of eating red have more relevance than ever.

Cherry Facts

Health and nutrition experts say to look no further than fruits grown on American soil for health and wellness benefits  and tart cherries are a great alternative to exotic berries grown in faraway rainforests.

 Tart Cherries May:

• Reduce inflammation and ease the pain of arthritis and gout

• Reduce risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers

• Boost melatonin levels to help ease jet lag and regulate sleep-wake cyclesTart Cherry Health Benefit Report...click here!!

 **DISCLAIMER: The information posted on this website is meant solely to help educate people on the nutritional profile of tart cherries and provide an overview of the science supporting the potential health benefits of cherries.The information is not meant for individual prescription or to substitute the advice of a physician or healthcare professional.

Visit these sites for more health and nutrition information:

American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org

American Diabetic Association
www.diabetes.org

American Dietetic Association
www.eatright.org

National Sleep Foundation
www.sleepfoundation.org

Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org

Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.com