Dried cherries add a burst of flavor to smoothies and can also make the best stand-alone snack.
One of the benefits of dried cherries is that they contain high levels of pectin that lowers the level of LDL or bad cholesterol. Every 1% reduction of cholesterol lowers the risk of heart disease by 2%.
In one study, patients who suffer from gout, a form of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the bloodstream, consumed cherries for just two days. The results showed a 35% lower risk of gout attacks compared to patients who did not eat cherries.
Regular consumption of cherries during meals and snacks may help lessen joint pain.
Dried cherries to kiss those belly fat goodbye Cherries help to reduce weight and total body fat.
