Health Benefits of Cherries – Make Part OF Your Diet
Cherries are well known as America’s super fruits. Study(1) says it contains a good amount of Vitamin C, Protein and Fibre in one cup of cherries. Let see the amazing health benefits of Cherries.
Did You Know!
- Reports the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS)(2), says Cherries have been most popular fruit crop for consumption in the U.S.
- Recently peaked in 2009 at 2.4 lbs. per person every year.
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Cherry Fruit Benefits
1. Rich in Nutrients
Cherries are in small size fruits. It comes in a variety of colors and flavors. There are two types of cherries are- tart and sweet cherries, or Prunus cerasus L. and Prunus avium L., respectively.
It is packed with minerals, fibre, and vitamins.
One cup of cherries(154) contains
| Calories | 97 |
| Manganese | 5% of the DV |
| Protein | 2 grams |
| Fiber | 3 grams |
| Carbs | 25 grams |
| Potassium | 10% of the DV |
| Copper | 5% of the DV |
| Vitamin C | 18% of the Daily Value (DV) |
Vitamin C helps improve the immune system and maintain healthy skin.
