Celebrate National Cherry Month with Michigan Cherries! It may seem odd to talk about cherries in the middle of February, but with cherry orchards lining the eastern shore of Lake Michigan from Benton Harbor to the Traverse City area, we Michiganders tend to think about cherries year-round. Michigan is proud to he the world’s cherry capital, producing 75% of the tart cherries grown in the US. Long before the first of these orchards were ever planted by man, this unique area was a thick tangle of wild pin cherry, chokecherry and black cherry trees, evidence of how ideally suited our lake shore is to the cultivation of this beloved fruit.

To celebrate Michigan’s National Cherry Month, try something delicious with cherries from Traverse Bay fruits, such as Cherry Salsa, Dried Cherries, Chocolate Covered Cherries, or Cherry Butters and Preserves.

Cherries are good for the body for a number of reasons, including the fact that they contain quite a few antioxidants which do things like help prevent cancer. Antioxidants are essential in helping to keep the immune system strong and ward off disease. If you are searching for a natural way to maintain healthy joints and relieve muscle soreness try Tart Cherry or Cherry Prime fruit supplements, Cherry Juice Concetrate, and Cherry Powder.

Those who are looking to stay healthy overall will want to include cherries as part of their regular diet.

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