The Northwest harvest of sweet cherries is now underway and a fresh supply of this superfruit will appear in the produce section across the country. Fresh for a short duration, this sweet summer treat has a wide range of advantages both internally and externally. In addition to reducing the effects of stress and inflammation to enhancing sleeping quality and giving your an energizing boost to the complexion the sweet cherries provide a nutritious food that can be easily incorporated in daily meals for people across all age groups.

“Growers have called 2024’s Northwest harvest a very average one with excellent high-quality cherries.” declared B.J. Thurlby who is president of the Northwest Cherry Growers. “We see cherries distributed throughout the canopy and with less large clusters of cherries than in 2023. With the warmer temperatures and the increase in volume, we are seeing an increase. In the past, these kinds of fruit sets have produced large, gorgeous cherries as well as top shelf-quality.”

Northwest sweet cherries offer more than just an indulgence. The sweet cherries are a great source of antioxidants. These include anthocyanins, which give the fruits the vibrant red hue as well as an anti-inflammatory effect that is that is linked to the fight against cancer and the health of your heart, reducing pain and many more. Sweet cherries, rich in vitamin C, help to boost the immune system, and help keep your skin healthy and glowing. The research has shown that the sweetness of sweet cherries is a high-potassium source, and helps keep blood pressure levels in check.

“Of the numerous varieties of fruits and vegetables, from peaches to tomatoes The arrival of summer’s the sweet Northwest cherries is one of the things I anticipate more than anything else,” said Kelly Pritchett, Ph.D., RDN, CSSD, associate professor at Central Washington University. “Sweet cherries taste just as good as they are healthful as they provide numerous advantages to health, from supporting your immune system, to aiding in managing the weight, blood pressure and even sleep.”

Sweet Northwest Cherries are at their peak now.

Sweet cherries are an incredibly versatile and fresh fruit that is fresh and versatile. Summer is when consumers are able to enjoy them in a handful, as smoothies, or even in many recipes. In addition, the health advantages of the sweet cherries from Northwest are available all year long in the summer, making now an ideal time to purchase and store them up for the festive season or any other time of the season. The sweet cherries can be dried, frozen and canned, or pickled.

Northwest-grown cherry are harvested by 2,500 cultivators throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Montana, which together comprise more than 70% of fresh cherries sold in retail stores between mid-June and early September.

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Alison Attebery

Northwest Cherry Growers

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