The Circulatory

Tart cherries, also known as Montmorency cherries, are a type of sour cherry that is grown primarily in Michigan and Canada. These cherries are rich in antioxidants and have been shown to have a number of health benefits, including the ability to lower blood pressure.

So, here we are, post-New Year’s Day 2020. So many of us start the year off with the best of intentions, with a list of goals written out that we call our “New Year’s Resolutions”. However, there are those (including myself) who believe that calling something our “New Year’s Resolution”, dooms it to failure. It's too absolute. Too much pressure. Too all or nothing. Too much self-flagellation if we skip a beat. When we do “mess up”, we simultaneously blame ourselves and let ourselves off the hook. We abandon our earnestly intended efforts.

For many Americans, the holiday dinner table is covered in comforting, delicious, favorite foods. This can be a challenge for anyone trying to keep their eyes on the prize of good health. It can be particularly challenging for those of us who are trying to manage a health condition that can be directly impacted by our food choices. High blood pressure being at the top of the list!