Or, of course, just chew the fruit and spit out the seeds (perfect picnic etiquette!). To remove the pit, use a small paring knife to split the cherry in half, and the hard center can be taken out by hand. The best part about these summer delights? Cherries are wonderful eaten raw - just wash and serve. At the grocery store or farmer’s market, look for plump, dark red fruits - and for the best taste, look for ones with glossy and unblemished skin. To support slumber even more, try Montmorency tart cherries, which have about 6 times more melatonin than other varieties.Ĭherries have a limited growing season, so take advantage of them in the summer months when they’re in peak form. (Spoiler alert: The Kool-Aid had no such effects.)
More research compared the effects of drinking a cherry-based product versus Kool-Aid, concluding that the cherry drink reduced nighttime waking and improved overall rest. Another small study on older adults found that two drinks of cherry juice a day helped them improve insomnia symptoms. In one study from 2012, sleep duration and quality improved when 20 volunteers drank tart cherry juice before turning in for the night. Need evidence that cherries can help you nod off? Take your pick of research! Getting extra melatonin in your diet could boost sleep quality, improve delayed sleep wake phase disorder, and even help you get over jet lag faster. These super fruits contain the hormone melatonin, which the body produces naturally to control sleep and wake cycles. Alongside that glass of warm milk before bed, consider adding a bowl of cherries.
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