Study: Cherries can help fight heart disease, diabetes and other inflammatory diseases

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, claiming more than 610,000 lives annually.

Diabetes is another threat to public health, currently affecting 30.3 million Americans. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes was listed as an underlying or contributory cause in over 330,000 deaths in 2015.

Fortunately, there are superfoods like cherry that can help fight these diseases. In one scientific review, researchers reported that the anti-inflammatory benefits of cherries can help prevent life-threatening conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

Nutritional profile of cherries