3/4 cup CHERRiSH
2 TBSP Honey
1 TBSP Red Wine Vinegar
1 pkg. Frozen Meatballs - Thawed
Chunks of Pineapple
Chunks of Red, Green, and Yellow Bell Peppers
Instructions:
Bring first three ingredients to boil in saucepan. Simmer until reduced by half.
Skewer meatballs with pineapple and peppers. Brush with Glaze and barbeque.
Continue to brush with glaze until fully cooked. Make sure to not overcook the vegetables.
]]>Last Thursday, January 28th, I had the pleasure of attending a virtual tart cherry tasting experience, sponsored by Montmorency U.S. Tart Cherries. The speaker was Janet Helm, MS, RD nutrition consultant, Tart Cherry Industry.
Primarily grown on small, generations-old family farms, Montmorency is the variety of tart cherry most commonly grown in the U.S. Tart cherries are often called "sour cherries," and they have a deep ruby-red color plus a unique "sweet-tart" flavor. Most are sold frozen or processed.
We learned that Montmorency cherries have an "on-trend flavor"—more of a "sophisticated sour—plus a ton of functional benefits, too. Cherries also have various flavor pairings, and with desserts becoming more savory, tart cherries help strike the right complexity and balance.
Scientific studies on tart cherries include sleep, exercise recovery, arthritis and gout, heart and gut health, too, and virtually all of the health-related research on tart cherries have been conducted on Montmorency tart cherries.
We tried both sweetened and unsweetened tart cherries, as well as cherry juice and cherry concentrate. Cherry concentrate was a surprise—it was very thick, and sweet! Cherry concentrate is mostly used in baked goods and other products, not just drank by itself, so that is why; it's also often used in development for flavor and color. The cherry juice was very tasty, albeit tart, and cherry juice is also an antioxidant, which is good for your health.
You could also tell which cherries were sweetened, vs. unsweetened—the unsweetened were very small, and the sweetened had a more "puffed-up" look (see the picture at the top of this page).
Cherries are also known as a “superfruit,” which influences purchase intent, especially among millennials, foodies and health-conscious people.
Also, red is predicted to be a top food and beverage color in 2021, as the vibrant shade can help signal the start of a new era. So keep your eyes peeled for red ingredients—possibly cherries—in snacks and baked goods this year!
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Your gut health plays a huge factor in your overall wellness. You may not even notice how many problems stem from your gut microbiome until you start fueling your body with the proper amount of nutrients and vitamins. For those who experience indigestion, inflammation, gas, or discomfort on a regular basis, it may be time to change your lifestyle habits as well as your diet. Stress, alcohol, food allergies, intolerances, and certain medications can all affect the functionality of your digestive tract.
Did you know that the trillions of bacteria within your gut microbiome have a major impact on your body weight, immune system, appetite, mood, and metabolism? While many of us do not know the current condition of our gut health, there’s still no better time to make healthy improvements. If you want to boost your overall gut health, continue reading to learn 3 helpful ways to get the job done:
Add Probiotics To Your Diet
Probiotic supplements have gained popularity in recent years for their wonderful ability to replenish your gut flora with millions of good bacteria. If you have an overproduction of bad bacteria within your gastrointestinal tract, you can experience inflammation both internally and externally. That’s why regular consumption of probiotics is critical to reducing digestive troubles and boosting overall immune function to protect you from infection.
If you want to eat probiotic-rich foods instead of supplements, you can load up your fridge with cultured milk and yogurt, tempeh, miso, kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha.
Be Mindful About Sugar Consumption
Your gut flora can be influenced by many factors, including a diet high in processed foods and added sugars. Sugar tends to feed the bad bacteria in your digestive tract, leading to imbalances and inflammation. If you are mindful about your sugar consumption, you can combat the risk of diabetes and improve gut flora diversity. Certain foods like baked goods, ice cream, candy, soda, sports drinks, and juice drinks are typically very high in sugar. Be sure to limit your intake of these to keep your gut health in check.
Invest in CHERRiSH Premium Cherry Juice
When it comes to superfoods, you may not be aware of the many benefits of 100% premium cherry juice. Tart cherry juice not only tastes great, but can help aid with muscle recovery, combat symptoms of arthritis, improve sleep, and boost heart health and gut health.
Here at CHERRiSH, we combine USA-grown Montmorency tart cherries from Michigan with a small amount of sweet Bing variety cherries from Washington State, resulting in a delicious, highly potent beverage that is packed with antioxidants and the highest anti-inflammatory properties in the industry. Tart cherries are a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Copper. They also contain 56mg of flavonoids, including anthocyanins.
CHERRiSH ingredients are all-natural, with no added apple juice, fillers, or sugars. The drink is also non-GMO, gluten-free and has a low-glycemic index—perfect for anyone monitoring fruit sugar intake. What are you waiting for? Order CHERRiSH beverages and pouches now to improve your gut health, and so much more!
]]>The good news is that there are many ways in which you can speed up the muscle recovery process, cutting down on the amount of time you spend feeling uncomfortable and increasing the amount of time you spend feeling great. Continue reading for 6 helpful tips to aid with muscle soreness and recovery:
Stay Hydrated
It may seem obvious, but hydration plays an important role in making sure your body functions properly. Muscle fibers break down under intense use, and they need lots of water to aid in the repair and recovery process.
When you are dehydrated, your muscles recover much more slowly, so making sure your hydration levels are good before and after workouts, and throughout the day in general, is the best plan. Make sure to carry water or other hydrating fluids with you, keep some in your car or at work so it’s always ready to go.
Don’t Forget to Stretch
Strong, healthy muscles are adapted to doing hard work, and one of the most important adaptations of strong muscles in flexibility. Stretching after exercise can improve blood flow and reduce the amount of time necessary for muscles to recover. Stretching also feels good and can release endorphins which help counteract general muscular discomfort and fatigue during the recovery process.
A short, easy yoga routine or just a group of stretches that target your affected muscle groups will aid in muscular recovery and increase flexibility, which has other benefits such as making you less prone to injury.
Prioritize Rest
Making sure you’re getting adequate amounts of exercise is one thing but knowing how and when to rest is just as important. Be sure to program time into your day where rest is your top priority. While taking some time to do nothing can feel great, you can also rest while being active. This is called active recovery, and can involve swimming, walking, or other low intensity activities that help promote increased circulation, pumping plenty of nutrients back into recovering muscles.
Perhaps the most important aspect of rest is sleep. Adjusting your habits so that you’re getting enough sleep will help immensely with muscle recovery and even brain function. Research suggests that cutting down on screen time and dimming the lights in your home an hour before bed helps you get to sleep quicker and stay asleep longer.
Take Cold Showers
Taking a cold shower after a workout may seem like an uncomfortable thing to do, but you can get used to it quickly and it is a great way to aid muscle recovery. This is because the cold temperature reduces inflammation in muscles, joints and tendons which helps your muscles conduct the important business of recovering and repairing more efficiently. The water doesn’t have to be ice cold, but research suggests the colder you can stand it, the better.
Eat Mindfully
What you put in your body has a direct effect on how you feel and how your body functions. Eating a balanced diet consisting mostly of whole foods is a good plan. Additionally, listening to and knowing your own body and how you respond to different types of nutrition can be useful in coming up with a diet that aids in muscle recovery and allows you the best possible chance of getting the most out of stressing your muscles in the first place.
Research suggests that foods that are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, such as tart cherry juice, fatty fish, and eggs help to reduce inflammatory markers after exercise which reduces perceived discomfort and aids in swift muscle recovery.
Reduce Muscle Fatigue with CHERRiSH
If you’re concerned about recovering quickly from activity, consider some of these tips which are incredibly enjoyable, like quenching your thirst with CHERRiSH Premium Cherry Juice, loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
CHERRiSH is an all-natural, 100% premium cherry juice that features the powerful health benefits of Montmorency tart cherries, combined with the sweet flavor of Bing cherries. A complete health juice, CHERRiSH is a potent anti-inflammatory and muscle recovery aid, containing the highest antioxidant ratings on the beverage market.
]]>Black Seeds and Black Seed Oil
Black Seed is a flowering plant native to Asia and the Mediterranean whose seed has been used to make medicine for thousands of years. The seed has been used in cooking since the second millennium and is often found in Indian, Middle Eastern, Armenian and Turkish cuisines. Called the blessed oil, the Prophet Muhammad claimed it could cure just about everything except death. Its power comes from its high nutrient and amino acid profile. Start with both oil & seeds. Incorporate the seeds by adding to vegetables, lentils, beans, soup and bread recipes. Massage oil on painful joints or drink with juice.
Moringa
Moringa is native to South Asia and cultivated in the Caribbean, Africa and both South and Central America. Often referred to as a drumstick tree or horseradish tree, moringa is rich in phytonutrients and essential amino acids. It’s also a rich source of iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium – all natural pain relievers. The powder is used for diabetes, pain relief from arthritis, joint, back and hip stiffness, digestive issues as well as weight loss. Add organic moringa powder to juice, smoothies, tea or even to veggies. Also available in tea, pill and herbal formulations, as well as bulk powder from most health food stores, its anti-inflammatory properties are excellent for pain caused by any inflammatory condition.
Bromelain
Bromelain is extracted from the stems of pineapple plants. A natural protein-digesting enzyme like pineapple juice, its health benefits are many. Bromelain helps with joint and body pain, arthritis pain, inflammatory conditions, muscle soreness and sciatica. Available in capsule form.
Tart Cherries
Tart cherries contain a large amount of anthocyanins, also known as flavonoids. Flavonoids are rich in anti-inflammatory properties that also naturally reduce oxidative stress on the body. Used by professional athletes all over the world, tart cherry juice is used for joint stiffness and pain and for pain caused by a variety of other conditions. Known to reduce recovery time after tough workouts, tart cherries are available in capsule, soft-gel and juice form.
CHERRiSH
CHERRiSH was born out of our own personal experience with the healing benefits of tart cherry juice. As marathon runners, we experienced the impact of tart cherry juice first hand after learning about it from fellow athletes. We tried it, and while we couldn’t believe how much it helped in reducing inflammation and speeding muscle recovery, the taste was just too tart. By combining a small amount of sweet Bing cherries with the tart cherries, we created a refreshing and rejuvenating beverage that tastes great, speeds muscle recovery, and offers pain relief simply and naturally. CHERRiSH juices have no added apple juice, fillers or sugars, perfect for anyone monitoring their glycemic index. CHERRiSH is enjoyed by top performance athletes, as well as health-conscious individuals looking for a healthy, tasty beverage. Check out our selection of potent juice products at https://cherrish.com.
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1 cup coconut water
1 teas. vanilla
Sweetner to taste, if desired
Blend, enjoy and share with us @cherrishyourhealth
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