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Shutterstock / Natalia Wimberley Shutterstock / Natalia Wimberley Ah, Read on to discover the craziest facts about cherries-this stone fruit may surprise you! 1. It’s likely George Washington never cut down a cherry tree. Despite what we learned in poems as kids, there is no factual evidence that our first president chopped down any of these fruit-bearing trees. The myth was created by Parson Mason Weems, who wrote the story in a biography of President Washington to illustrate his integrity and honesty. 2. The average cherry tree has 7,000 cherries. That’s right. A single tree can yield enough cherries to make 28 pies. (Or at least a few of our 3. A cherry tree can be harvested in seven seconds. Thanks to the introduction of mechanical tree shakers, the laborious process of hand-picking cherries now takes a mere seven seconds per tree. Efficiency has its price, though. Because the machine is so intense, it shortens a tree’s life by seven years. 4. Japanese cherry blossom trees don’t produce fruit. Despite the name, cherry trees don’t always produce cherries. Most varieties are ornamental, not fruit-bearing, trees. So if you go to the famous National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., don’t expect to pick any cherries while you’re there. 5. There are two main types of cherries: sweet and tart. Sweet cherries are mostly grown in California, Washington and Oregon, and tart cherries are mostly grown in Michigan and Wisconsin. The most common type of sweet cherry is t...

Recent Examples on the Web Can tart cherry juice really help you doze off at night? — Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 31 May 2023 Nail Wrap Co Gel Wraps: From hearts to marble to sheer cherry blossoms, these stickers offer an easy way to achieve seriously special nail art. — Emily Algar, Peoplemag, 31 May 2023 Meanwhile, Malti wears a pink-and-white striped collared dress with tiny cherries printed all over. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 May 2023 And adding Crowe into the mix was the cherry on top. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Apr. 2023 Ridership has boomed this month, fueled by good weather and an early cherry blossom season. — Justin George, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023 On the finish there’s a slight tannic bitterness, some anise, flambéed pear, and cherry. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2023 Think simple architectural arrangements of radicchio paired with blooming branches of cherry blossom, vintage vases spilling over with kumquats and fennel—even passion vines and nasturtium are given center stage. — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 5 Apr. 2023 The Southeast Portland brewery has collaborated with Ltd. Edition Sushi, voted by the Seattle Times as Seattle’s new best restaurant, and the iconic Seattle bottle shop on a limited-run rice lager, in honor of the cherry blossom season in the Pacific Northwest. — oregonlive, 31 Mar. 2023 See More These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'cherry...

Cherries contain a number of beneficial nutrients, such as vitamin C and antioxidants. Some evidence suggests that they may also help lower inflammation, protect heart health, and improve sleep as part of a healthy diet. The health benefits of cherries can depend on a number of factors, such as the cherry variety, how many a person consumes, and how often they consume them. This article will look at the scientific evidence for the health benefits of cherries, their nutritional profile, and how people can get more cherries in their diet. Share on Pinterest Photo editing by Stephen Kelly; Haitong Yu/Getty Images Inflammation is part of the body’s natural response to illness or injury. In the short term, it can be helpful. However, long-term Although a diet that is generally high in fruits, vegetables, and fiber can help lower inflammation, cherries may be particularly beneficial as part of an According to a In general, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fat is best for heart health. However, cherries may be especially valuable in a heart-healthy diet, as they show potential for lowering The Cherries contain several nutrients that may help with blood pressure, including Polyphenols are a type of Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, it can result in sore muscles or, if a person exercises in a way that causes strain, injury. A The results revealed that tart cherry consumption improved a person’s endurance during exercise....

A festival that was first held in 1909 — when San Leandro was home to acres and acres of orchards rather than subdivisions — will make a post-pandemic comeback Saturday. The “We’re excited to have the festival back,” said Morgan Mack-Rose, executive director of the Downtown San Leandro community benefit district. “We’ll have 10 cherry vendors from the Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association, and a lot of our local bakeries and ice cream makers are making products that are cherry-focused.” More than 55 units, including the San Leandro High School band and the Portuguese Society Band, will march in the parade, which kicks off at 10 a.m. from the San Leandro BART station. The parade will then go down Parrot Street, head north on East 14th Street toward the San Leandro Main Library on Estudillo Avenue. Thousands turned out in 2017 for the San Leandro Cherry Festival, first held in 1909. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Spinelli/Olive PR Solutions) The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and admission is free. The Downtown San Leandro district group is organizing the event with the city of San Leandro. The Optimist Club of San Leandro is the major sponsor. Making its debut at this year’s fest will be a pie-eating competition guaranteed to be messy fun. Contestants age 18 and over are welcome to sign up today or on event day. Two initial rounds will be held at 12:30 p.m. and 2:15 p.m., and then the winners from those will face off in the 4 p.m. finale. The grand winner will receive ...

× This article is based on scientific evidence, written by Our team includes licensed nutritionists and dietitians, certified health education specialists, as well as certified strength and conditioning specialists, personal trainers and corrective exercise specialists. Our team aims to be not only thorough with its research, but also objective and unbiased. The information in our articles is NOT intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. Benefits of Cherries: Weight Loss, Gout Healing & Less Inflammation! By Christine Ruggeri, CHHC November 26, 2018 • • • • • • • • • • Cherries are popular because of their sweet and juicy characteristics, but more and more research suggests that cherries are extremely beneficial to your health too. So what are the benefits of cherries, and what makes them so beneficial? The nutrients and bioactive components in cherries support their preventive health benefits. A 2018 review of the health benefits of cherries published in the journal Nutrients summarized the results of 29 published human studies that examined the positive effects of cherry consumption. Researchers found that eating cherries and products made with cherries decreased oxidative stress, inflammation, exercise-induced muscle soreness and loss of strength, LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, The benefits of cherries come from their high levels of antioxidants that fight free radical damage and prot...