Emma Miller
It is very useful to eat a glass of fresh cherries every day. Since these berries ripen only in summer in our region, it is imperative to drink cherry juice in winter.
Experts say that the most healthy juice is considered to be rich and concentrated cherry juice.
Experts note that it would be even healthier to eat a glass of fresh cherries every day – they would saturate the body with the necessary dose of fiber. But since in our region these berries ripen only in summer, you should definitely drink cherry juice in winter, reports Matthias.
Cherry juice – benefits
- reduces inflammation and increases blood flow to the muscles, as it contains the highest amount of anthocyanins – powerful antioxidants;
- rich cherry juice without added sugar helps to lower blood pressure;
- reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases due to polyphenols and potassium;
- helps to normalize sleep and relieve insomnia due to melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep cycle;
- significantly alleviates the symptoms of arthritis and reduces inflammation;
- reduces the risk of gout exacerbation by almost a third;
- reduces the level of oxidative stress, which is cellular damage caused by free radicals in healthy women and men. Oxidative stress accelerates the aging process and provokes the development of diseases such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and many others.
In addition, if you drink a glass of cherry juice 1.5 hours before a sports workout, it will help improve endurance, reduce fatigue, and restore muscles after intense exercise.
Cherry juice – calorie content
The calorie content of one glass of cherry juice is about 110 kcal. Those who want to lose weight or follow a low-calorie diet are advised to limit their consumption to half a glass a day.
Cherry juice – harm
Cherry juice brings a lot of benefits to the body, but some people should use it with caution.
Firstly, cherry juice in large quantities can act as a laxative, which can lead to intestinal discomfort and diarrhea.
Secondly, cherry juice has a very high acidity – 100 ml contains an average of 1.6 g of organic acids. Therefore, drinking cherry juice is undesirable for patients with duodenal ulcers, gastritis, and people suffering from heartburn. They should rather consume cherry juice in a diluted form of up to 30 percent, as in industrial nectar producers.
