Tart Cherry & blood sugar     💚




tart cherry juice for blood sugar control
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  Sweet & Tart 

Cherry boost Insulin

Tart cherry juice lower blood sugar and some are directly related to diabetes. Not only does this fruit —help improve sleep, reduce inflammation,  lower high blood pressure, manage painful osteoarthritis and gout, enhance mood but tart cherries also help control symptoms of diabetes.

How it Works

The plant pigments, that give sour cherries their bright red color, also give them anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities that help prevent muscle damage in athletes, fight depression and anxiety, and improve memory and cognition in older adults. Researchers have also found that  juice of the fruit, can also help enhance glucose metabolism and regulate blood sugar in people with diabetes. 

Anthocyanins are known to significantly boost insulin production.

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  How Much is Enough ?

 8-ounces glasses of tart cherry juice or 40 - 60 cherries a day. 
OR 1 tablespoon of concentrated tart cherry extract twice a day (the equivalent of 45 to 60 cherries).

Benefits were seen in anywhere from 48 hours to a couple of weeks, and appeared to continue long-term. 

 If you’re not sure how to fit tart cherry juice into your diabetic diet, ask your physician or dietitian for advice.

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