not far from the tree

Cherries, Prunus cerasus and Prunus cerasus Lambert, commonly referred to as sour cherries and bing cherries, respectively are certainly a favorite for munching… but did you know that with every handful of these crimson beasts devoured, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant chemicals, including vitamin C and proanthocyanidins, are working to soothe and repair muscles after exercise?

A second scientifically proven effect of cherries and cherry juice is in reducing plasma urate levels in the blood, providing a natural approach to treating gout. So the next time you eat cherries, think of all the pain-free effects they have on the body as an excuse to eat some more!

Millie Lytle BA, ND, C. Ht., is a licensed naturopathic doctor and psychotherapist and research practitioner. She keeps up her own healthful blog when not studying in Germany. While there, she has kindly agreed to dispense knowledge about fruit for Not Far From The Tree.