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Cherries are nutritional powerhouse fruit. One cup of raw cherries has 87 calories, 22 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and 3 grams of fiber. Perfectly ripe cherry is an excellent treat. They are mainly available in summer.  Eating cherries during winter months can be costly and challenging, but at the end of this article, you will surely include cherries a regular part of your diet.

Controls cholesterol.

Cherries are high in Pectin, that lowers cholesterol.

Improves eyesight.

Sour cherry is an excellent source of beta-carotene (vitamin A) which is required for good eyesight.

Improves sleep

Cherry is a known source of melatonin, an antioxidant that helps regulate heart rhythm and sleeping pattern.

Relief from arthritis

Anthocyanin found in cherry can reduce inflammation and symptoms related to arthritis and gout.

Prevents premature aging

Flavonoids, isoqueritrin and queritrin found in cherry act as an anti oxidants for slowing down the aging process

Helps cure migraine

Anthocyanin and bioflavonoid in cherry also help to cure migraine

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