Got Aches and Pains? Get Cherries!

That’s right, drop that aspirin and head for the nearest store that sells cherries (fresh, canned or dried) or cherry juice. Several recent studies have shown that tart cherries contain pain relievers powerful enough to ease arthritis aches and they can also prevent muscle soreness caused by tough workouts. Better yet, cherries don’t have any of the downsides of prescription or over-the-counter medications, such as the recently discovered tiny bits of metal in some brands of acetaminophen. Plus, they’ve been linked to a number of other health benefits, including fighting cancer. To learn more about cherries, go here.

Cherries aren’t the only fruit that can improve your health. Apples, for example, help lower cholesterol and combat Alzheimer’s disease. Blueberries are loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants. Raspberries contain powerful anti-cancer compounds. Get more juice on the good things in fruits at the Fruit Institute.