{"id":30693,"date":"2022-06-07T18:01:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T18:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=30693"},"modified":"2022-06-13T19:22:33","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T19:22:33","slug":"are-cherries-good-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/are-cherries-good-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Cherries Are Hands Down The Best Food of Summer\u2014Here\u2019s Why"},"content":{"rendered":"

With summer produce hitting the farmer\u2019s market, you might be wondering, \u201c<\/em>Are cherries good for you<\/em>?\u201d Below, a registered dietitian explains what to know about the benefits of cherries, cherries nutrition, and cherries calories.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

With warmer weather, many people start looking forward to their favorite foods that come into season. Spring and summer are full of incredibly tasty and nutritious fruits and vegetables. One of our personal favorites? Cherries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Cherries are generally in season starting around the end of April until August, with June being peak cherry season in many states. When produce is in-season, it tastes better because it\u2019s fresher and perfectly ripe. And it tends to be cheaper when it\u2019s in season.<\/p>\n\n\n

Not only are cherries delicious and currently in season, but they\u2019re also loaded with good-for-you nutrients. Let\u2019s take a closer look at the cherry nutrition facts and health benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cherry Calories and Nutrition<\/h2>\n\n\n

Cherries are small fruits with pits that come in various colors, like white, yellow, red, and deep purple. The two main types of cherries on the market today are sweet and tart cherries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

All cherries are loaded with beneficial nutrients like fiber<\/a>, vitamins, and minerals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

One cup of raw cherries<\/a> with the pits removed provides about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n