A 2006 review concluded that there was no link between omega-3 fatty acids consumption and cancer. This is similar to the findings of a review of studies up to February 2002 that failed to find clear effects of long and shorter chain omega-3 fats on total risk of death, combined cardiovascular events and cancer.
It is extensively cultivated throughout Central America. Sweet, green-fleshed cherries taste similar to wild cherries. Masses of white spring flowers, almost ostentatious clusters of purplish-maroon summer fruit, and green-and-pink aromatic foliage make capulin cherry trees valuable garden assets where adapted.
These cherries are important in baking cherry pies and cherry tarts, as well as in frozen fruit packs or in canning. The most famous sour cherry is the âMaraschinoâ cherry that is used in cherry pies, cakes, juices, jams, jellies, mixed drinks, ice cream, and a host of other ways. This cherry is bright red in color and commonly seen on grocery store shelves in clear glass jars and bottles.