Saturday, 5 November 2011

C is for....

Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Cherries
Chestnuts
Courgettes
Cranberries
Cucumber

Have I eaten any of these before?
It's quite a list, but yes, I have eaten all of these at some time!

Hero of the day?
Cherries! Not only fun but healthy too :)
They contain Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Bioflavonoids, Ellagic acid, Perillyl, Anthocyanins, and Melatonin.

The nutrients and compounds found in cherries give the following health benefits..
  • protect against oxidative stress
  • reduce inflammation
  • act as a natural painkiller
  • may help you sleep
Read more here: 
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6124646/ns/health-health_library/t/are-cherries-new-wonder-fruit/#.TqcxYpuIk8k

http://www.lmdfitness.com/training/cherries/

http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/healthy-food-eat-cherries-for-a-healthy-heart-a-good-nights-sleep-and-more.html

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