Tart Cherries Will Sweeten Your Surgical Recovery
Tart cherries are clinically proven to be an incredible supplement for reducing inflammation. The incorporation of tart cherries in your diet pre and post-surgery will help with inflammation, sleep, and blood pressure control.
The key supernutrient in tart cherries is anthocyanins. This powerful antioxidant is what gives plants and fruits their deep red, blue, or purple hue. Other foods rich in anthocyanins are blueberries and raspberries. This helps the body to combat oxidative stress.
Another benefit of tart cherries is that it helps with sleep. In a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover trial conducted at the University of Rochester Medical Center, people who consumed tart cherry juice experienced a more restful slumber. This study suggests that tart cherries increase melatonin levels––which is a hormone that plays a significant role in helping to promote sleep.
Given the ample scientific evidence showing the benefits of tart cherries on pain reduction, muscle recovery, blood pressure control, and sleep improvement, we recommend incorporating this fruit in your pre and post-surgical diet to further optimize your recovery. Here is a great recovery smoothie using tart cherries.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 3⁄4 cup tart cherry juice
- 1 cup frozen or fresh pineapple
- 1⁄2 cup frozen mango
- 1⁄2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1⁄2 cup oat milk
