There are two types: sweet and sour.
The glossy fresh red sweet cherries are best eaten raw. Others like Morello are best cooked.
Choose the firm bright glossy fruit that still have the green stems.
Benefits:
Cherries stimulate and cleanse the system, removing toxins from the kidneys. They are a remedy for gout and arthritis.
Cherries also contain iron, potassium, vitamin C and B, as well as beta carotene.