Studies indicate that cherries are full of infection fighting antioxidants compared to other fruits.

Cherries are the richest source of anthocyanins that give them their ruby rich color. These beneficial compounds provide the body with a unique combination of antioxidants that are full of anti-inflammatory properties.

Cherries are a rich food source of fiber. About ten raw sweet cherries will provide the body with 1.4 grams of fiber that is nearly 10 percent of the recommended daily amount. A good level of fiber in the body aids in better digestion by preventing constipation.

Cherries are extremely high on dietary potassium. One can get approximately 260 mg of potassium for every cup (100g) of fresh cherries consumed. Adequate potassium reduces the risk of hypertension and stroke, while promoting the heart and kidneys to function properly.

Cherries are a rich food source of the hormone melatonin. Melatonin promotes healthy circadian rhythm and sleep patterns.

One cup of sweet cherry eaten raw without the pits, can provide the body with 18 percent of the RDA, is 10.8 mg of vitamin C. The fruit also contains beta carotene, and other important vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B6 and vitamin K.

Phytosterols also known as plant sterols occur naturally in cherries. 100 mg cherries contain 18.5 mg of sterols that help to reduce LDL and lower the risk of cancer and stimulate the immune system.

100 mg of raw tart cherries supply the body with approximately 396µg boron. Boron increases bone health, formation and recuperation, and reduce bone inflammation.

Although in small quantities cherries also contain folate, calcium, copper, zinc, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus. All these minerals play vital roles in boosting the immune system and keeping the body's fitness levels high.

Looks like cherries are really good for you! I've heard that if you have trouble falling asleep, that cherries will help because of the melatonin that they have. My mom says frozen cherries are yummy. I should try them sometime.

I really like cherries.

I used to have a problem with getting more than I could eat at the grocery store and half of them would go bad before I had a chance to eat them. Now I just get as many as I can eat in one sitting when I do get them.
I guess you could say I'm a bit of a cherrypicker when it comes to cherries, I'm kinda fussy about eating ones with any kind of soft spots. I'm more tolerant with grapes than I am cherries.

Freezing them does sound good, I think I would cut them in half and pit them first though. Unlike grapes that would be a little like trying to cut a water balloon in half, cherries have a more fleshy texture.

I think I am the same way. I remember not wanting to eat the cherries with any little holes or soft spots because in my mind I'm thinking maybe some little bug crawled its way through there.