More than just a pretty face

Cherries are one of those fruits that conjure memories of childhood—the warmth of late, spring days and the sheer joy of seeing your mom bringing a heaping bowl of bright red cherries to the table. Now we know that eating cherries as a part of a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables may provide health benefits.

Cherries are a good source of vitamin C.  Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant.  Eating cherries as part of a healthy diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables may help reduce your risk of cancer, a disease associated with many factors.

Cherries are also low in saturated fat and cholesterol.  Eating cherries as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and rich in fruits, vegetables and fiber may reduce the risk of heart disease, a condition associated with many factors.  

So kick back and enjoy those heartwarming childhood memories, while of course, savoring your own bowl full of sweet, juicy cherries—it's a treat you can feel good about!