Reduces the Levels of C-Reactive Protein
C-reactive protein is a major inflammatory marker in the blood, and high levels of C-reactive protein increases the risk of stroke and heart attack. Compounds like anthocyanins, vitamin C and phenolic acids present in cherries help to reduce the level of this protein in the blood, thereby protecting the body from several diseases.
Improves gut health and bowel movements: eating raw cherries or adding them to salads help to boost the fiber content of the meal or diet. Fiber is essential for gut health and is needed for normal bowel movement and production of soft stool. A cup of sweet, raw non-pitted cherries contains about 3g of fiber.
There are many other health benefits associated with eating cherries. [3] They are also very easy to add to the everyday meal or to the diet. They can be eaten raw as a snack or as dessert. They can also be added to smoothies, oatmeals, cereals, baked foods and salads. Some people also use cherries in making sauces. [4] Cherries are not usually available in large quantities throughout the year so they can be preserved in frozen or dried forms for future use.
Reference:
[1] http://https//nutritionstripped.com/15-health-benefits-of-cherries
[2] http://https//www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/9/2/207/pdf
[3] http://https//www.stylecraze.com/articles/top-10-health-benefits-of-cherries
[4] http://https//healthyeating.sfgate.com/add-tart-cherries-diet-9589.html