A FEW CHERRIES A DAY CAN KEEP DIABETES AWAY

The new wonder fruit is the cherry, which contains chemicals that scientists believe can lower blood sugar.

Cherries may one day be part of diabetes treatment. The sweet and tart versions of the fruit contain chemicals that boost insulin, which helps control blood sugar levels.

The chemicals are called anthocyanins. They occur naturally in cherries, giving them their bright red color. Anthocyanins also tint other fruits, vegetables, and flowers with bright reds, blues, and purples. Fruit containing the chemicals has shown promise in reducing heart disease risk, and relieving symptoms associated with symptoms of arthritis.

Lab tests have shown that anthocyanins, increase insulin production in the pancreas by 50 percent. What does that mean for the diabetic? Better Blood sugar control.

The chemicals are also found in red grapes, strawberries, blueberries, vegetables, and wine, cider, and tea. However, the biggest insulin effects seem to come from the type of anthocyanins found in cherries.

Be careful, however, when consuming maraschino cherries. The bright red candied version that adorns ice cream and cocktails. Many of the beneficial cherry pigments that were present in the fresh fruit have been removed during processing, replaced with food coloring, and extra sugar has been added.

Cherries are available year-round in dried, frozen and juice form, so they're easy to incorporate into your daily diet.

I think its Time for another trip to the produce aisle!