* Researches reveal that cherries are known to help in fighting different organ cancers.

* Cherries contain anti-oxidants that help in cleaning up free radicals, which are responsible for damaging cells in the human body, thus help in slowing down the aging process.

* They contain a red pigment called anthocyanin, which helps in reducing inflammation and pain.

* Cherries reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

* Daily consumption of cherries effectively lowers blood cholesterol and triglycerides.

* A cupful of cherries, when taken on a daily basis, helps relieve the discomfort caused due to arthritis and gout

* Since cherries are low in fat and high in water content, they boost the energy levels and modify metabolism for effective weight loss.

* They are used as a natural cure for Fibromyalgia Syndrome and certain physiological problems.

* High in potassium, cherries aid in the treatment of autoimmune neuro-degenerative ailments and connective tissue diseases.

* Cherries help in regulating sleep and preventing memory loss.

* Studies reveal that concentrated tart cherry juice is 10 times more effective than aspirin, in treating headache pain, pain from gout, arthritic pain and arthritic inflammation.

* High in fiber, cherries reduce the risk of colon and rectal cancer and other diseases that involving the digestive tract.