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7 sweet benefits of cherries

With the harvest season running May through July, cherries are the perfect summer treat. They have a short shelf life, so if you want to enjoy them this year, now is the time to snag some. Conventional cherries can be divided into two primary categories: sweet and tart. Sweet varieties such as Bing cherries are typically eaten fresh, while Montmorency tart cherries are typically sold dried, frozen or as juice. Regardless of the variety you prefer, cherries offer plenty of health benefits....