A one-cup serving of cherry juice provides 159 calories, 0.8g of protein, 36.9g of carbohydrates, and 1.5g of fat. Tart cherry juice is an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, and potassium.
Most of the calories in cherry juice are carbohydrates. There are 36.9 grams of carbs in the juice, 32.8 grams of sugar, and no fiber. Tart cherry juice provides a very small amount of protein, about 0.8 grams per serving.
Tart cherry juice contains anthocyanins, which are anti-inflammatory compounds responsible for the red, blue, and purple colors of fruits and vegetables. Anthocyanins are thought to decrease inflammation by suppressing pro-inflammatory compounds in the body, including cyclooxygenase (COX).
Tart cherry juice contains 0.16mg of thiamin, about 13% of the daily value determined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It also contains 0.11mg of copper (12% of DV), 433mg of potassium (9.2% of the DV), 1.13mg of iron (6% of the DV), and 0.16mg of manganese (7% of the DV).
Tart cherry juice also provides 29.6mg of magnesium (7% of DV), 1.13mg of iron, (6% of the DV), and 0.1mg of vitamin B6 or about 5.9% of the daily value.
Tart cherry juice also contains smaller amounts of omega-3 and omega-6 fats, in addition to antioxidants and other beneficial plant compounds.
Several benefits of drinking cherry juice including:
*Helps post-workout recovery. Cherry juice may help recovery post-exercise
*Fights inflammation and arthritis pain
*Regulates metabolism and fights fat
*Boosts immunity
Physically active individuals may be particularly interested in tart cherry juice’s effect on muscle strength and soreness. Several small studies have suggested that drinking Montmorency cherry juice every day for three to six weeks can reduce inflammation, improve joint function, and relieve joint stiffness and pain in people with osteoarthritis.
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