Cherry Health Guide: Tart vs. Black Cherry Benefits

Cherries, especially tart varieties, are prized for their ability to combat arthritis pain. Compare the nutritional profiles of fresh, dried, and candied cherries, and understand the side effects of concentrated tart cherry juice and capsules.

5 Promising Health Benefits of Tart Cherry Juice

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Michele Turcotte, MS, RD

Tart cherries are loaded with important nutrients, but you'd have to eat an entire bag of them to obtain all of the benefits you can get by sipping the juice.

Michele Turcotte is a registered, licensed dietitian, and a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She has more than 12 years of experience in clinical and corporate settings, and has extensive experience in one-on-one diet counseling and meal planning. She has written freelance food and nutrition articles for Trouve Publishing Inc. since 2004.