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MIC S & MAC S: BING CHERRY JUICE

Have you ever wondered if you are getting Studies have shown that fruits high in
enough anthocyanins in your diet? Probably anthocyanins like Bing cherries and blueberries
not, but maybe you should! contribute to improved recovery following
physical activity and exercise through facilitating
Anthocyanins are found in many plant-based
foods and promote many positive cell changes muscle repair.

in the body. They are a type of flavonoid Bing cherry juice can provide benefits as listed
providing the purple, red and blue colors of above however it must be 100% juice with no
many fruits and vegetables. added sugars. Some Bing cherry juices have

sugars added decreasing the benefits provided
Anthocyanins may be benefi cial in providing
anti-infl ammatory, anti-viral and anti-cancer and increasing the calories consumed. Be sure
effects. It is possible that anthocyanins can to limit consumption to one serving per day to
contribute to preventing heart disease and prevent increased calorie consumption.
inhibiting the growth of cancer cells by https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/

fi ghting free radical damage. ways-cherry-juice-bene ts-you
https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-scoop-on-
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F US ON WE NE : CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
HERE ARE A FEW QUICK STEPS TO KEEP YOUR HEART PUMPING, HEALTHY AND HAPPY:
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. They are Incorporate HEALTHY fats into your Watch your sodium or salt intake. By
excellent sources of vitamins and minerals, diet. Healthy fats are those that are high in limiting your intake of table salt and salty
fi ber and antioxidants. All of these nutrients mono and polyunsaturated fats. Foods include foods or snacks, this can contribute to
help ward off heart disease. Be sure to vary avocados, nuts, olives, and seeds. By replacing healthier blood pressure.
your produce selections and focus on eating a saturated or trans-fats with these sources of Increase your activity levels. It is
rainbow of colors regularly. fat, you can help improve cholesterol levels. recommended to get 30-minutes of exercise
Make your grains WHOLE. Whole grains Focus on low-fat or lean protein choices. each day. If you do not have a 30-minute
are high in fi ber, help control cholesterol and Be sure to choose low-fat dairy items, plant block of time, try exercising for 10 minutes
can easily replace refi ned grains. Make sure sources of protein, fi sh, and chicken or three times a day. This practice will get you
to look for the word “whole” on food labels. turkey cooked without the skin. By focusing to the recommended 30 minutes per day.
Examples include whole grains, whole wheat, on low-fat, lean protein sources, this will https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/
whole grain pasta or oatmeal. help limit your cholesterol intake, thus, heart-disease/in-depth/heart-healthy-diet/art-
keeping your heart in check. 20047702