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Read More Additional information about 5 things to know about your spine | St. Luke’s HealthSuperfoods should be treated like superheroes—admired for their abilities and called upon when things aren’t feeling quite right. Today, we turn to one of the best superfoods out there: cherries. This fruit is a go-to summertime snack that can pair perfectly with grilled meat while you’re soaking up the sun in the pool.
From cleansing salads to soothing smoothies, we want to offer our top five favorite recipes focused on incorporating this delicious delicacy, cherries. On top of being full of flavor, cherries also provide numerous health benefits. So if you’re looking to spice up this powerful treat, try out one of these recipes.
This snack is the perfect pre- or post-workout snack to get your energy pumping and muscles feeling good. Incorporate tart cherry concentrate in this recipe and consume over a few days to potentially see an improvement in endurance during exercise.
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Any diet full of fruits, vegetables, and fiber helps to reduce long-term inflammation. However, cherries may be one of the most beneficial fruits you can include in your diet. And even better, add spinach on top of that.
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Keep cool this summer with this tasty and nutrient-packed lemonade. This drink is the perfect thirst quencher for this scorching Texas heat. And if you’re looking to try a few more healthy lemonade recipes, we’ve got plenty for you.
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Did you know that cherries show the potential to lower your blood pressure? This fruit contains nutrients like polyphenols and potassium that are known to reduce blood pressure and improve heart health.
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Whether you want a palate refresh or you’re just looking for a tasty new salad, this cherry-based recipe is sure to be exactly what you need. You can even prepare this salad to enjoy during a lunch break throughout the week.
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Foods high in anti-inflammatory compounds—such as cherries—are great for improving skin health. Inflammation can cause elastin and collagen fibers in your skin to wear down faster, quickening the aging process. An anti-inflammatory diet will preserve youthful skin and protect it from environmental factors. You can also strengthen collagen formation by increasing your intake of vitamin C, and one cup of raw cherries contains 18% of your daily value of the vitamin.
Many people reference the quote, “everything in moderation, including moderation.” This idea goes for cherries as well. Because they are high in fiber, if you consume too many cherries at one time, they can fly right through you. It’s best to find that happy medium of including cherries in your diet for their numerous health benefits while not eating so many that you aren’t spending time doing the things you love.
Time for some cherry-picking. If you have any questions about cherries and their health properties—or questions about healthy lifestyle choices in general—reach out to a Baylor St. Luke’s primary care physician. Let’s get cooking.
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