Our super food of the week is the Montmorency cherry. As the most popular sour cherry in the United States and Canada, the Montmorency cherry is not only an ingredient favorite. The Montmorency cherry is even better for it’s health benefits.
The Montmorency cherry contains natural melatonin, which is well known for helping you to maintain healthy, normal sleep cycles. Montmorency cherries are also high in antioxidants. The antioxidants in Montmorency cherries may help ease the pain of arthritis and osteoarthritis as well as lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer growth.
A 2018 study published by Nutrients found that the consumption of sweet or tart cherries can promote health by preventing or decreasing oxidative stress and inflammation.
Overall, Montmorency tart cherries are a satisfying way to improve your health. Easily make them a recipe favorite adding them to just about anything including, jams, preserves, smoothies, juices, pies and other uses. You may also consume them dried or in capsule form. Either way, Montmorency cherries make a wonderful addition to your healthy diet and it doesn’t hurt that they taste absolutely amazing!
Are you a fan of the Montmorency cherry, our super food of the week?
