Cherries

     Health Benefits of Cherries :

• Cherries red pigment is called anthocyanins, this pigment has been shown to reduce pain and inflammation.
• Cherry Anthocyanins are also a powerful antioxidant.
• Cherries help stimulate the secretion of digestive juices and of the urine and are effective cleansers of the liver and kidneys.
• Eating large quantities of cherries, from one half pound and up daily, has been found to bring relief to patients with gout, a disease that is characterized by an excess of uric acid in the blood and attacks of arthritis.
• Cherry also contain a high level of melatonin, is a substance that is important in the immune system function. Study shown that people who experience heart attack have low melatonin levels.
• May help prevent cancer in organs and glands with epithelial tissue due to its high Vitamin A content.
• Cherries is also helpful in the following cases ; Anemia, Colds (runny nose), Obesity, Cramps, Intestinal worm, High blood Pressure, Rheumatism, Asthma

     Nutritive Values : Per 100 gm.

• Vitamin A : 620 I.U.
• Vitamin B : Thiamine .05 mg.;
• Riboflavin : .06 mg.;
• Niacin : .4 mg.
• Vitamin C : 8 mg.
• Calcium : 18 mg.
• Iron : .4 mg.
• Phosphorus : 20 mg.
• Fat : .5 gm.
• Carbohydrates : 14.8 gm.
• Protein : .5 gm.
• Calories : 61