Cherries

Not only do cherries have an incredible amino acid profile, but they can also reduce inflammation and soreness after a workout.  They also have an abundance of Vitamin C, which plays a major part in your immune system.

 

A few healthy benefits and tips below, based on 1 cup:

* No fat

* Includes fiber, which decreases LDL's, the bad cholesterol

* Vitamin K, assists in normal clotting 

* Vitamin C, increases immunity

* Vitamin A, needed for vision

* Choline, fights against inflammation

* Folate, fights against certain types of heart diseases

* Potassium, helps to contract muscles

 

Don't chomp down hard on these cherry red fruits; you might bite on a seed, so be careful.  Whether you're in the mood for cherries or not, having some on hand regularly will fight and ward off some nasty diseases.   

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Sources:

"7 Impressive Health Benefits of Cherries." Https://Www.Healthline.Com, 4 Dec. 2024, www.healthline.com/nutrition/cherries-benefits. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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