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Cherry Facts
Cherries are a great christmas gift for friends, family or even work colleague but are an even better gift for yourself! Furthermore, the health benefits of cherries are many - a great fruit to have in the house to snack on!
Cherry Facts - the 'red hot' super fruit from Central Otago NZ
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Harvest between mid December to early February
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Exported mainly to Asian countries and around NZ especially during Christmas holidays
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Varities grown (in order of harvest) Samba, Santena, Lapin, Raineir, Sweetheart and Staccato
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Grown under Global GAP (Good Agricultural Practice)
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Low carbon foot print
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Health food benefits of cherries are enhanced by Central Otagos high UV light giving high concentrations of antioxidants, melatonin and anthocyamins.
7 reasons to eat cherries from Central Otago NZ
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Helps you get more sleep due to the high levels of melatonin (which is responsible for your body clock).
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Improves memory due to a good source of anthocyanins.
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Reduces risk of colon cancer due to high fibre + anthocyanins.
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Lowers the risk of heart disease by helping regulate fat + glucose
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Lowers blood sugar levels due to anthocyanins which in turn prevents and helps diabetes.
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Helps with arthritis and inflammatory conditions (including gout) due to high antioxidants reducing Uric acid levels.
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Nutritional properties provide an ample supply of fibre, protein, vitamin A + C.