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These fruits both help to lose weight and prevent diseases!

Dr. Merve Bayram, faculty member at Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), Faculty of Health Sciences, stated that studies on cherries, sour cherries and cranberry fruits reduce the risk of many diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, stroke and diabetes.

These fruits relieve pain, edema, regulate sleep and reduce the risk of many diseases... Cherry is one of the most produced fruits in our country. Consumption of this red fruit, which is high in antioxidants, affects our health positively and reduces the symptoms of the disease. Dr. Merve Bayram, from Istanbul Gelisim University, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, talked about the benefits of red fruits such as cherries, sour cherries and cranberries.

THE STRONGEST ANTIOXIDANT FOUND IN NATURE

Fruits such as cherries, cranberries and sour cherries, which are thought to reduce the risks and symptoms of diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), hypertension, obesity and liver disease by positively affecting health, are used in many areas in our country. Dr. Merve Bayram stated the following:
‘’Particularly red fruits are relatively low in calories compared to other fruits. Studies have revealed that there is an inverse relationship between chronic diseases and fruit and vegetable consumption. Therefore, a balanced consumption of fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of death and illness from CVD, stroke, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, liver disease and some cancer types.”

Dr. Merve Bayram also underlined that the consumption of cherries, cranberries and sour cherries, which are powerful antioxidants in nature, is very significant since they both have high amounts of vitamin C and contain some essential minerals such as potassium.

IT IS ALSO GOOD FOR SLEEP DISORDERS AND PAINS

Consumption of foods rich in tryptophan is indispensable for quality and sound sleep. Tryptophan, which increases the amount of melatonin and serotonin hormones in the body, is especially abundant in cherries. Serotonin in cherries works together with melatonin to improve sleep quality as well as help fight against diseases such as insomnia and sleep disorders.

Current clinical studies are very promising that red fruits positively affect health and prevent the progression of some chronic diseases. Dr. Merve Bayram also indicated cherries can also be effective in emotional disorders thanks to the bioactive components they contain.