8. Cherries
With the ability to be both deliciously sweet and tremendously tart, cherries are rich in antioxidant polyphenols called anthocyanins. These give cherries their dark red colour and are also responsible for giving red wine its deep ruby colour and antioxidant benefits when taken in moderation.
Like all polyphenols, anthocyanins have a protective effect against cancer by helping to neutralise free radicals and prevent chronic diseases caused by inflammation and oxidative stress.
Not only that, regularly drinking tart cherry juice can help prevent cancer; studies have looked at the prevention of bowel cancer in particular. As an aside, cherry juice also contains melatonin, which is produced by the body to promote sleep at night. When we are jet-lagged, it means that our melatonin production is out of whack. Studies are yet to demonstrate whether melatonin could also help to lower our risk of developing cancer.
