What are the health benefits of cherries?
Aussie cherries are the apple of our eye right now. There’s nothing better than seeing boxes of the bauble-like fruit stacked high in the supermarket. Ready to pop into your mouth, delightfully juicy and sweet. But make sure you reserve some to add to summer dishes including Christmas desserts! Beyond just their dark red good looks and juicy flavour, what are the benefits of cherries?
The benefits of eating cherries
According to Australian Cherries, this fruit is a powerhouse of benefits :
- Fresh cherries are a rich source of antioxidants and phytonutrients – plant pigments that have been linked to a variety of health-promoting benefits including anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity effects.
- Research suggests that cherries may promote the repair of muscles that have been damaged by exercise. So they’re perfect for a post-workout snack.
- Eating plant foods rich in antioxidants, such as fresh cherries, may help to reduce and neutralise free radicals and slow the signs of skin ageing.
Cherry recipes
GET THE RECIPE: Cherry Coconut Cheesecake with Chocolate Crackle Base by Copha
The flavours of this cheesecake replicate the Australian favourite chocolate bar... Cherry Ripe! Silky, smooth with a crunchy base, this no-bake sweet treat screams summer.
GET THE RECIPE: White Forest Crackle Cheesecake Log by Copha
This gorgeous dessert is worthy of being the centrepiece of your Christmas dessert spread. Crunchy white chocolate crackle, creamy cheesecake and juicy cherries, so pretty and so yummy.
If you can't get fresh cherries, you can still enjoy them from the can to make wonderful recipes like this festive roast chicken. The sweet flavour of cherries works wonderfully with the savoury chicken.
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