Cherries are beautiful red (there is also the yellow ones) round delicious fruits. They are high in vitamin C, flavanoids, calcium potassium and phosphorus. Only buy cherries that are firm and glossy!

Benefits of Cherries

They are antispasmodic, and mildly laxative, soothing for people with irritable bowel syndrome, and also have great anti inflammatory properties. They are high in vitamin C, flavanoids, calcium potassium and phosphorus. Help to relieve headaches and fight gout.

How to Cook Cherries

Menu Combinations:

• Orange, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, sour cherries and banana.
• Nectarine, fresh figs & sour cherries.
• CHERRY STEMS WATER; enjoy your cherries, and boil the stems for 15 minutes.
• Cool and strain; a good diuretic and against water retention.

Nutrients and Calories

• Calories: 50Kcal
• Total Fat: 0.3 g 0%
• Saturated fat: 0.1 g 0%
• Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
• Monounsaturated fat: 0.1 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
• Sodium: 3 mg 0%
• Potassium: 173 mg 4%
• Total Carbohydrate: 12 g 4%

Tips and Notes

How to Stone Cherries using cherry stoner or a vegetable peeler?

To stone with a cherry stoner:

METHOD 1: This convenient tool pushes the stone through the fruit, leaving a full hollow.  As a result, more of the cherry juices will be released when the cherries are cooked.

To stone with a vegetable peeler:

METHOD 2: Insert the tip of the peeler in the stalk end, rotate around the stone, and scoop it out. The result will be neater than with a cherry stoner, and more juice will be retained.