You may think of cherries as a summer fruit but for a short time we get to enjoy them in the winter too thanks to Chile.

So as a dietitian i love that cherries are antioxidant rich and they may help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease plus they are packed with melatonin for a good night’s sleep.

Cherries make meal planning easy, they can be the star of your smoothies the pop of fresh color and flavor in salads and a sweet surprise ingredient in the traditional dishes like rice pilaf.

Cherries are simply nature’s perfect healthy snack.