10 Reasons Why Seniors Should Daily Indulge in Cherries

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10 Reasons Why Seniors Should Daily Indulge in
Cherries
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10 Reasons Why Seniors Should Daily Indulge in
Cherries

• Big, ripe, juicy cherries are delicious and
  refreshing fruit loved by most of the people.
  Furthermore, cherries are one of the most
  beneficial as they are a rich source of
  antioxidants and many valuable nutrients. It is
  important that your elderly loved one as cherries
  are a natural source to fight and prevent many
  health problems.

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1. Resistance Against Cancers

• Cherries are packed with antioxidants and
  flavonoids which fight off cancer cells.
  Queritrin is a flavonoid which eliminates
  cancerous cells is found richly in cherries.
  Ellagic acid, which is believed to be the highest
  cancer resistant plant phenolic is also found in
  this power-packed fruit. Another powerful
  nutrient found abundantly in cherries is perillyl
  alcohol (POH) which stops the occurrence of
  cancer cells by robbing them of the much-needed
  proteins.

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2. Arthritis and Gout Pain Reliever

• Cherries and all the other berries play an
  essential role in relieving the pain caused by
  Arthritis and Gout. The anthocyanins and
  bioflavonoids present in cherries reduce the
  inflammation in the joints and ease the pain.
• In fact, eating a portion of cherries daily
  reduces the risk of all types of arthritis and
  gout. Thus, it is important that you or a home
  care assistant ensures the daily intake of the
  amazing cherries.

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3. Helps Avoid Premature Aging

• The anti-oxidants present in profusion in
  cherries battle against the free radicals to
  reduce side-effects of oxidative strain which
  slows down the whole process of aging. A glass of
  tart cherry juice a day helps in reversing the
  aging process and is also effective for various
  skin problems.

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4. Natural Painkiller

• If fighting cancers and arthritis and preventing
  aging was not enough, this amazing little fruit
  is also a natural painkiller. As already
  discussed above, this magical fruit reduce the
  inflammation and soreness in the muscles and
  eases the pain caused by them. Compared to other
  fruit juices, cherry juice is highly effective in
  reducing pain of any type. In fact, this
  reduction of inflammation in the body also
  relieves headaches and even severe migraines.
  This happens due to the flavonoids and the
  anthocyanin found in this magical fruit. So, when
  planning home care and nutritious meals for your
  elderly loved ones, grab a cup of this natural
  painkiller.

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5. Sleep Fitfully

• Another great benefit of consuming a portion of
  cherries every day for the seniors is that it
  aids in regulating the sleeping patterns. After
  drinking a cup of cherry juice prior of going to
  bed can help your senior loved to enjoy a fitful
  sleep. Cherries have this effect because of they
  are packed with melatonin, which regulates the
  natural sleep patterns.

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6. Healthy for Diabetic Patients

• If your senior loved one has a sweet tooth,
  cherries can provide satisfaction there as well.
  Compared to other fruits, cherries have a lower
  sugar count, so they are a much safer choice for
  those suffering from diabetes. Your elderly
  loved one can enjoy a handful of cherries, a cup
  of natural cherry juice or a home care assistant
  can even prepare a low-fat smoothie for them to
  satisfy their sweet craving.

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7. Reduces Belly Fat

• Good news for the seniors who want to lose some
  inches. Cherries have some wonderful properties
  which help in controlling the fats. So, its
  important to include cherries as a part of your
  daily diet.

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8. Protection Against Alzheimers

• The antioxidants in the cherries not only reduce
  inflammation, they also boost memory which gives
  protection against Alzheimers diseases. It is
  recommended by the Alzheimers Association
  include cherries in your daily diet.

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9. Reduces Risk of Stroke

• Cherries get their red color from anthocyanins.
  These antioxidants are also helpful in
  controlling fat and glucose metabolism. When fat
  and glucose are controlled, it reduces the risk
  of high cholesterol, regulates blood pressure and
  as mentioned above, keeps a check on diabetes,
  all the factors leading to stroke.

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10. Heart Healthy

• Another remarkable benefit associated with
  cherries is that they keep the heart healthy. The
  high levels of potassium present in this super
  fruit keep the heart rate and blood pressure
  under control, thus preventing the occurrence of
  hypertension. Along with other nutrients,
  phytosterols keep a check on the bad cholesterol.

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