Eat this to Ease Joint Pain.

Cherries! Thats right who knew they had so much power. I was shocked myself when I found out how beneficial they can be in ones eating plan,—just pure, simple dried cherries. If you are wondering how to bring it into your meals here are some ways I eat them. I chopped some up and put a handful into my Greek yogurt in the morning, adding a delicious tart and chewy texture. They’re also great as a snack paired with your favorite nuts or for a little more fun, spread a tablespoon of almond butter on celery sticks and top with a few dried cherries, or add them to a healthy salad. Why my love with cherries? Besides the fact that I love the taste, they also have huge health benefits. Cherries contain a flavonoid called quercetin that has anti-carcinogenic properties and may help prevent heart disease(nice). Cherries may also help with pain relief thanks to anthocyanins found in the fruit. According to the California Cherry Advisory Board, eating just 20 cherries can give you pain relief that’s 10 times stronger than aspirin. And more good news—for those of us concerned about osteoporosis, cherries are a good source of boron which has been found to benefit our bones, it also acts as a natural anti-inflamatory, so speaking for myself as a runner and one who engages in hard activity I was thrilled to hear this news. So why not try this easy food source to your lifestyle your body will thank you. Just watch out for sugar/calories...make sure you read the nutrition label for serving sizes before adding them to your meals. CHERRIO!!!!