Tart cherries have a variety of health benefits including cardiovascular health benefits and improved sleep patterns
By Carla Snuggs
An extensive and growing body of research suggests that the powerful antioxidants in tart cherries that give the super fruit its bright red color are also responsible for their anti-inflammatory properties and health benefits. According to the Red Report: The Science Behind Red Cherries by the Cherry Marketing Institute:
“A number of studies have specifically linked tart cherry consumption and cherry anthocyanins to decreased inflammation and inflammatory-related conditions.
One study from University of Michigan researchers revealed a cherry-enriched diet reduced inflammation markers in animals by up to 50 percent 43 and another found drinking eight ounces of tart cherry juice daily for four weeks significantly reduced important markers of inflammation in over-weight and obese adults. This inflammatory benefit is behind cherries’ ability to reduce risk for arthritis and gout, promote cardiovascular health and most recently to aid muscle recovery and reduce oxidative stress in athletes.”
Researchers continue to uncover new and novel benefits of tart cherries. Some preliminary research has linked tart cherry juice to improvements in sleep and sleep patterns since tart cherries are a natural source of melatonin. And we know that beauty sleep is a real thing. So, how do you get more tart cherries into your diet? It's so easy with Cheribundi Cherry Juice!
Cheribundi is made from tart cherries, Montmorency cherries to be exact, grown in the US in Michigan and New York State. Every 8 oz. bottle of original Cheribundi Cherry Juice has over 50 tart cherries in it. I tried the original Cheribundi Cherry juice and it tastes amazing. In fact, it's quite addictive. It also tastes great in smoothies, baked goods and cocktails! You can find it at retailers nationwide.
Scientists at Cornell University developed the "gentle juicing" process Cheribundi uses to maintain the most amount of nutrients. You can take the Cheribundi 7 Day Challenge to discover how adding tart cherries to your diet 7 days in a row can help you get better sleep.
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