Though living with arthritis is the pits,life can be better with a bowl of cherries. Specifically, tart cherries, which are different from sweet cherries and not usually eaten in their fresh state. They are popular in juices, smoothies, baking and recipe creation, including cherry pies, cherry desserts and other cherry-based concoctions. Several studies have linked the consumption of tart cherries to decreased inflammation and inflammatory-related conditions like arthritis.
Powerful Benefits
Scientists suspect it’s the flavonoid, anthocyanin, along with other phytonutrients, that gives tart cherries their powerfulanti-inflammatoryand antioxidant benefits. Research has found that the fruit may relieve joint pain in people withosteoarthritisand lower the risk of flares in those withgout, as well as boost the immune system. Tart cherries are also shown to decrease cholesterol and reduce risk for hardened arteries (called atherosclerosis), which arerisk factors for heart disease.
此外，酸樱桃还富含维生素C、锌、钾和铁。研究进一步表明，酸樱桃可能会提高睡眠质量和睡眠时间，因为它们含有褪黑激素，一种大脑中自然产生的激素。由于压力或咖啡因摄入过多等因素，褪黑激素水平过低时，身体的睡眠周期就会被打乱。
Nutrition’s Role in Managing Arthritis
In a recent survey of nearly 900 Arthritis Foundation constituents, 84 percent of those surveyed said they believe ahealthy dietis important for managing their arthritis. Two-thirds said that nutrition moderately to greatly impacts the disease. Yet only 12 percent identified tart cherry juice among foods and beverages good for arthritis, suggesting that most people don’t realize the fruit’s enormous benefits.
Keeping the Good In
Cheribundi has built their company on the powerful benefits that come from tart cherries, and we’re grateful they’ve joined with us as Official Juice Partner of the Let’s Get a Grip on Arthritis campaign. Together, we’re working to increase awareness about the disease’s far-reaching effects on the lives of at least 54 million Americans.
Learn more about Cheribundi atwww.cheribundi.com. And support the campaign by visitingarthritis.org/LetsGripArthritis.