Cherries
Anthocyanin, another compound in cherries, is credited with lowering the uric acid levels in the blood, thereby reducing a common cause of gout. Researchers believe anthocyanins may also reduce your risk of colon cancer. Further, these compounds work like a natural form of ibuprofen, reducing inflammation and curbing pain. Regular consumption may help lower risk of heart attack and stroke.
In Chinese medicine, cherries are routinely used as a remedy for gout, arthritis, and rheumatism (as well as anemia, due to their high iron content). Plus they’re delicious.
How much: Aim for a daily serving while they’re in season locally. And keep a bag of frozen cherries in your freezer the rest of the year; frozen cherries retain 100 percent of their nutritional value and make a great addition to smoothies, yogurt, and oatmeal.
Tip: Buy organic, since conventionally grown cherries can be high in pesticides.
4 Comments
Christopher
November 8, 2010 at 2:06 pmi was way up in Wisconsin this summer and they grow tart cherries up there, they are soooooooooo good, apparently they dont travel well though, but this made me want them even more
Robyn
November 8, 2010 at 3:13 pmThe city boy in Wisconsin? Whatever did you do with yourself there, Chris? lol.
Christopher
November 10, 2010 at 1:15 amActually I did absolutely nothing all week, it was a whole new kind of vacation for me. I read like 3 books and drank too much wine.
Robyn
November 10, 2010 at 9:49 amOhh, that sounds like the perfect vacation!