Are Cherries Good for You?

But the real key to cherries’ health benefits lies in their antioxidant content. Sweet and tart cherries each contain high amounts of polyphenols—a category of antioxidants that includes anthocyanins, hydroxycinnamic acid, and flavanols, which are found in cherries. These compounds have anti-inflammatory properties. “Anthocyanins seem to be the most active antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound in…

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Best High Chairs of 2024

CR tests high chairs for three key attributes: safety, ease of cleaning, and ease of use. Our safety tests are based on the same standards used by the federal government and include evaluations of the restraint system and the chair’s stability, as well as static load assessments to make sure the chair can hold more than…

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3 Best Induction Ranges of 2024, Lab-Tested and Reviewed

They simmer steadily. They have a low-heat burner that’s capable of maintaining a steady temperature when simmering liquids, so you don’t need to stir constantly to avoid scorching, say, tomato sauce or chocolate. They bake and broil evenly. Cakes and cookies emerge uniformly baked from multiple racks. And the broilers heat evenly while still getting hot enough…

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Best Washers for $800 or Less

While there are fewer washers in this price range than there were a few years ago, you can still find all types at a good price. The cost of front-load washers often tips the scale higher (prices for front-loaders have risen about $100 in the last five years), but 51 percent of these washing machines…

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