Cherries are known for their great source of potassium, fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, iron and folate. This fruit is rich in anthocyaantioxidant-fruits.comn and bioflavonoids which makes it an antioxidant fruit.
Cherries have a lot of health benefits, they can:
- help prevent cancer
- relieve muscle pains
- boost the immune system
- relieve inflammatory ailments
- improve metabolism
- assist lose weight and many more
There are mainly two types of cherries: sweet and sour. Bing cherries are the most sought after cherry in North America and it is the most popular of the sweet cherries. Their color may vary depending on the climate but most are dark purple when ripe.
Other sweet cherries are:
- Rainier
- Van
- Santina
- Skeena
Acerola cherries are bright red drupes known for being extraordinarily rich in vitamin C giving a sour taste, but maybe sweet if grown well. It also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, and B3.
Other sour cherries include:
- Morello
- Montmorency
Read and learn more about the different kinds of cherries and get amazed on how numerous they are!!
John Karanikas
Saturday 12th of May 2012
I have a large cherry tree in my back yard:(35 ft. high)its fruit is yellow top with a red bottom.I see them in market,cost too much.what kind/name of cherry is this.The birds beat me when I try to get some.what is CHERRY-PICKER/HOW/WHERE--COST? BIRDS KNOW JUST WHEN THE TIME RAID THE TREE.THEY ARE SO SWEET,love to get some this season(?).any help--thanks,John