Research identifies new link between tart cherries and risk factors for heart disease

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 11:28 in Health & Medicine

New research continues to link tart cherries, one of today's hottest "Super Fruits," to lowering risk factors for heart disease. In addition to lowering cholesterol and reducing inflammation, the study being presented by University of Michigan researchers at next week's American Dietetic Association annual meeting, found that a cherry-enriched diet lowered body weight and fat - major risk factors for heart disease.

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