However, these tasty seasonal fruits can do a whole lot more than simply satisfy your sweet tooth.

“They contain highlyanti-inflammatory nutrients, known as antioxidants, that can help to reduce this inflammation.”

bottles of tart cherry juice or a placebo to drink on a daily basis for six weeks.

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After the six-week period was up, subjects took a one-week break from treatment, then switched treatment plans.

That’s not the only way cherries can help reduce inflammation throughout your body, however.

“Eating a cup of cherries before bed could also improve yoursleep quality,” says Best.

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