Cherries – A Sweet & Sour Handful of Goodness
An American classic, cherries are low fat, low calorie and have no cholesterol and sodium. The total US sweet cherry crop, including fresh and processed, averages about 370 million lbs each year. Cherries:
Offer 1.5x the polyphenols and 2x the in vitro antioxidant capacity found in red grapes
Are a good source of Vitamin C
Serve as a natural source of melatonin, possibly supporting better sleep rhythms
With the popularity of cherries as a dessert item, cherries are ideal for a wide variety of baked goods and pastries and can be a favorite ingredient in juices and smoothies.