You may think of Chelan cherries as part of sinfully sweet desserts, but these cherries, in fresh or juice form, as actually help your skin stay clean, fresh and young looking. Not only do fresh cherries contain antioxidants in high concentrations, they are rich in nutrients as well.
Why eat cherries for your skin health? Red cherries contain anthocyanins, a natural, potent antioxidant compound that gives them their vibrant, deep red color. Chelan cherries are rich in flavonoids, which also act as antioxidants. Antioxidants make necessary amino acids for the skin that work protect to the body’s cells from the harmful effects of UV radiation, oxygen and nitrogen- grinding down the process of skin aging.
Chelan cherries are a good source of vitamin C, which boosts your body’s ability to ward off bacteria and viruses, helps to heal skin wounds, and promotes healthy skin. In addition, anthocyanin is proven to effectively reduce inflammation, which means less skin puffiness. What’s more, cherries are rich in beta-carotene, a form of vitamin A that helps maintain eyesight and healthy skin. Vitamin A increases the production of collagen and can help reduces the visibility of facial lines.
There are many ways to add fresh cherries into your diet. To help you out, one book to keep in mind is “100 Best Health Foods – The Ultimate Superfoods for Healthy Living Including 100 Nutritious Recipes.” This book is currently available on Amazon.
