Sunday, August 15, 2010

Comfort food time again



I highly recommend these, especially if you love traditional chocolate-covered cherries. These are just as good but less messy.

Plus, according to www.nutsonline.com, they also have health benefits including:
Health Tips

1. In addition to being rich in potassium, vitamin C, and B complex, research has shown that cherry consumption can help the body prevent heart disease and cancer, as well as improved bone health.

2. According to researchers, a flavonoid found in cherries that has anticarcinogenic properties called quercetin can help to prevent heart disease.

3. Anthocyanins found in cherries also block inflammatory enzymes, reducing pain. In fact, 20 cherries are 10 times as potent as aspirin and have positive effects on gout and arthritis pain.

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