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Health Benefits and Other Info


Disease Prevention

· Tart cherries contain nutrients called flavonoids, which have been shown to help prevent heart disease 

and certain types of cancer. Cherries may offer protection against age-related diseases such as heart 

disease and high cholesterol.


Ease Arthritis Pain

· Whether fresh, frozen or dried, cherries may relieve pain from those suffering from joint pain and 

rheumatoid arthritis as they contain anthocyanins, which reduce inflammation. It is common for athletes 

and runners to eat cherries.

 

Jet Lag Reliever

· One of the few known natural sources of melatonin, eating dried cherries may help relieve jet lag by 

regulating the sleeping cycle and heart rhythms.

· Tip: Dried cherries should be eaten one hour before desired sleep time on the flight. After arriving at 

your new destination, eat cherries one hour before desired bedtime each night for three consecutive nights.

 

Lowers Cholesterol

· Compounds found in dried tart cherries help lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of pre-

diabetes syndrome, according to the "Cherry Nutrition Report."