| With all the unhealthy food options available to us | | | | them. The former is best for milkshakes or |
| today, it is important to be conscious of the things | | | | smoothies, while the latter works best for things like |
| we eat; health care is not cheap, and there is no | | | | breads and gelatin desserts. |
| cheaper health insurance policy than a healthy diet | | | | When re-hydrating organic dried cherries it is faster |
| and regular exercise. Believe it or not, organic dried | | | | to boil them. However, it is generally recommended |
| cherries could help you have that healthy diet. | | | | that instead you soak them for longer in water at |
| But with all the unhealthy foods available to us at | | | | room temperature to avoid losing most of the |
| every turn it is important to realize that temptation | | | | nutrition in the cherries. |
| will always be something you have to deal with. | | | | An important thing to keep in mind when you are |
| You will always feel the urge to snack on something | | | | shopping for organic dried cherries is that there are |
| occasionally. | | | | many different types of cherries, ranging from |
| Because of the certainty of this urge, it is a good | | | | sweet to bitter. Rainier, Bing, and Lambert are a |
| idea to plan for it by keeping a stock of delicious | | | | few of the sweeter types, while Morello and |
| snacks around the house that are not heavy in fat, | | | | Montmorency are more bitter. |
| sodium, cholesterol, or high fructose corn syrup. | | | | Also remember to keep in mind that each type of |
| Fruits make excellent healthy snacks, and, because of | | | | cherry will provide you with a different range of |
| cherries health benefits, this fruit is a favorite of | | | | nutrients and antioxidants. It is important, especially |
| many. Cherries are high in vitamin C and potassium; | | | | if you are buying cherries for a specific health-related |
| they contain antioxidants called anthocyanins, which | | | | property, that you make sure the kind of cherries |
| studies have attributed anti-inflammatory properties | | | | you buy are known for that specific property. |
| to; they contain melatonin, which can be used as a | | | | And remember that no two cherry-growers use |
| sleep aid; and they are high in fiber with little or no | | | | exactly the same methods, so comparing Bings to |
| fat and no cholesterol, making them good for your | | | | Bings does not always guarantee equal quality. Try |
| heart. | | | | to read product reviews if you can. |
| Even though cherries are not in season for very long | | | | Besides being available at all times of the year, dried |
| compared to most fruits, organic dried cherries allow | | | | cherries are a great choice because they stay good |
| you to take advantage of cherries health benefits at | | | | for longer, helping you avoid having to throw away |
| any time of the year for a reasonable price, | | | | uneaten food. Dried fruit is also cheaper to store |
| especially if you are buying in bulk. | | | | than fresh fruit, as it does not take up room in your |
| Buying organic dried cherries in bulk may sound a bit | | | | refrigerator and therefore uses less energy. Not to |
| overwhelming, but there are more uses for them | | | | mention the fact that you can take it anywhere; on |
| than simply snacking. Incorporating dried cherries | | | | a hike or a road trip, to a picnic or baseball game, |
| into your cooking is a great way to put a new spin | | | | etc.—without having to bring a cooler. Dried |
| on an old recipe. There are two ways to | | | | cherries are an all-around delicious, convenient way to |
| incorporate them: powdering them, and re-hydrating | | | | eat healthy. |