February is:

• American Heart Month
• National Cherry Month

Did you know that cherries are a “Super Fruit”? That means cherries offer wonderful health benefits including prevention of heart disease which is the number one cause of death among Americans. Cherries are packed with antioxidants which not only provide the bright red color but also the many health benefits.

According to researchers, consuming one serving of cherries each day helps to lower body fat, total weight, inflammation and cholesterol. Cherries have also been found to relieve the pain of arthritis and gout as well as increase the production of melatonin which aids in the sleep and aging processes.

And best of all, cherries taste fantastic! Fresh cherries are the best, but you can get frozen cherries, dried cherries, or cherry juice any time of year.

Visit www.choosecherries.com for some wonder ideas for using cherries, like this recipe for Pork Medallions with Cherry Sauce.