Fruit
Tart Cherry
A sour cherry, eaten or juiced, traditionally used to ease gout and muscle soreness and to support natural sleep.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 83/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Tart (sour) cherries are a smaller, tangier cousin of the sweet cherry, most often eaten dried, juiced, or as a concentrate rather than fresh off the tree.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May help support recovery from muscle soreness after exercise
- May help support comfortable joints
- May help support natural, restful sleep
- May help support healthy inflammation levels
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup fresh, pitted (155 g) · about 78 calories
- Vitamin C: 12.6 mg
- Vitamin A: 76 mcg RAE
- Potassium: 306 mg
- Fiber: 2.5 g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Drink a small glass of tart cherry juice (or eat the cherries) daily; many take it in the evening, as tart cherries naturally contain a little melatonin.
How much: A small glass of 100% tart cherry juice, or a serving of cherries, daily.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Tart cherries are the sour cousins of sweet cherries, and they've earned a real reputation for easing gout flares and muscle soreness through their anti-inflammatoryA food or habit that helps calm swelling and redness in the body. More → compounds. They also contain a little natural melatonin, which is why a glass in the evening is a gentle sleep aid.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- A whole food and gentle; the juice is sugary, so keep portions modest.
- Those prone to kidney stones should be moderate.
- Diabetics should account for the juice's natural sugar.
📚 What others say
- A whole-food traditionally used for gout and soreness
- Studied for easing gout flares and supporting sleep
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
Even sourness carries its own healing gift. Not every good thing comes sweet at first.
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