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Just a Vitamin Bomb: The Benefits of Cherries for Weight Loss, Heart Health, and Better Sleep

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Everyone loves to feast on juicy red cherries during the summer season. The berry can be eaten raw or used in various recipes such as cakes, pies, pies and cheesecakes. It is a great addition to yogurt or breakfast cereal. But few people know that this tasty fruit has many health benefits, writes food.ndtv.com.

Cherries contain the hormone melatonin, which promotes good, restful sleep. Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It is known to regulate sleep-wake cycles and control the body’s internal clock.

If you are planning to lose weight, be sure to add cherries to your diet. Cherries are low in calories, which means that a cup of cherries contains less than 100 calories. They are rich in vitamins that boost your metabolism and have a moderate amount of water to detoxify your body. Cherries are high in potassium, which means they help remove excess sodium from the body and balance the amount of potassium and sodium, which automatically helps maintain blood pressure levels.

The antioxidants present in cherries, called anthocyanins, help lower bad cholesterol levels, regulate blood pressure, and fight free radicals that can cause inflammation. This reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Cherries are rich in antioxidants, and as we know, antioxidants fight free radicals that make skin dull. This makes your skin look younger and healthier. Cherries will help remove dark spots on the skin, the appearance of which entails the sun. Just crush a few cherries and mix them with a pinch of turmeric and a teaspoon of honey. Apply the paste for 10-15 minutes and then wash off. It improves skin color.

Struggling with dull and lifeless hair? Cherries contain B vitamins, vitamin A and vitamin C, which prevent hair damage and breakage and keep the scalp hydrated.

If your body is acidic, cherries can come in handy to balance your Ph levels, neutralizing it and preventing stomach problems such as acidity or indigestion.

And how to cook delicious pancakes with cherries, cottage cheese and poppy seeds, told food blogger Yulia Simonchuk.

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Author: Victoria MIKITYUK

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