Tart cherries are a smart snack
University of Michigan researchers have found that tiny little tart cherries can have a big impact on heart health and on diabetes. During the study researchers fed some rats a diet that included tart cherries; a control group of rats ate a diet that was equivalent in carbohydrates and calories but contained no cherries. At the end of the study, the rats who ate cherries had improvements in weight, fat percentage, cholesterol, and inflammation. A reduction in these risk factors is good news for heart health and diabetes. Cherries are a nutritious addition to your diet. They're delicious, easy to snack on, and make a great addition to a lot of recipes. In fact, we've written about the perks of cherries before -- Chris wrote about the anti-inflammatory properties of cherries and they even offer some protection against UV rays. So grab a handful of tart cherries and snack away!
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4-10-2008 @ 4:13PM
Dan M said...
As with any study, it would help to know more details. For instance, what were the cherries fed in place of? How many other types of food would have the same effect? Would eliminating the food that was replaced with the cherries have any effect as well?
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4-11-2008 @ 9:38AM
William said...
Any sort of fruit is always a good addition to any diet. The research reports says whole tart cherry powder was added to diet of the rats and not tart cherries. The powder was added to the standard diet of the subjects. I have been taking Fruit Advantage tart cherry powder for over three years. It come in a capsule and the tart cherry powder is more concentrated and it is easier to take and work with than fresh tart cherries. www.fruitadvantage.com
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