CHERRIES

Not only due Cherries taste delicious, but like many berries, are a rich source of antioxidants. They are a great source of anti-oxidants and help prevent or repair damage.
Cherries like raspberries, contain ellagic acid, a naturally occurring plant phenolic known as an anti-carcinogenic/anti-mutagenic compound. Research has shown that ellagic acid actually helps stop certain cancers.
Cherries contain perillyl alcohol (POH) Research has concluded that POH action is that it deprives the proteins that feed any cancer so far tested!
* Queritrin--a flavonoid--is rich in cherries, and has been found by researchers to be one of the most potent anticancer agents as well as beneficial in anti-aging!
* Arthritis, Gout & Fibromyalgia Syndrome Tart cherries contain two powerful compounds, anthocyanins and bioflavonoids. Both of these compounds slow down the specific enzymes which aid in relieving and prevent arthritis, gout and fibromyalgia syndrome
* Migraines Anthocyanin and bioflanoids have similar action to aspirin. In cherries this can help eliminate migraine headaches.
* Sleep The antioxidant melatonin, which is also rich in cherries, is significant in improving the body’s circadian rhythms and aiding in a more restful sleep.
*Nutrition Facts
Vitamins - A, B6, C, E, K, Choline, Folate, Niacin
Minerals – Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium

Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium
Fats – omega 3 & 6
Protein – 1.9 grams per 8 ounces

While there’s no established guideline yet on how many cherries it takes to reap the benefits, experts suggest that 1-2 servings of cherries daily can help provide some of the health benefits identified in the research. Single serving size examples include:
• 1/2 cup dried
• 1 cup frozen
• 1 cup juice
• 1 ounce (or 2 Tbsp) juice concentrate

The New Antioxidant "Super Fruit" 

Cherries are not only good for you, but they’re also on trend as a homegrown “Super Fruit.”
According to recent data, more than 9 out of 10 Americans want to know where their food comes from, nearly 80 percent say they’re purchasing “locally produced” products, and the majority is defining “local” as grown in America.1,2 And cherries deliver.
A growing body of science reveals tart cherries, enjoyed as either dried, frozen cherries or cherry juice, have among the highest levels of disease-fighting antioxidants, when compared to other fruits.
They also contain other important nutrients such as beta carotene (19 times more than blueberries or strawberries) vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron, fiber and folate.
Emerging evidence links cherries to many important health benefits – from helping to ease the pain of arthritis and gout, to reducing risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. A recent study from the University of Michigan reveals new evidence linking cherries to heart health benefits. The study found that a cherry-enriched diet lowered total weight, body fat (especially the important “belly” fat), inflammation and cholesterol-all risk factors associated with heart disease.
According to the American Heart Association, being overweight or obese, in particular when the weight is concentrated in the middle, is a major risk factor for heart disease. As nearly two out of three
Americans are overweight, emerging studies like this are important in examining the role diet may play in disease management and prevention.