Here’s the big, shocking fact: Turkey grows more cherries than the entire United States. That’s right—the world’s cherry boss is a country famous for kebabs and evil-eye keychains. America is basically the little sibling saying, “But I’m the best at MY house!”
Also, did you know that cherries are stone fruits, which means they’re cousins of peaches, plums, and almonds? Yes, your cherry is related to your almond butter. Imagine that family reunion: “Hey, I’m a sweet, juicy sphere.” “And I’m a dry, crunchy nut you put on toast.” Awkward.
And finally, the cow of the cherry world: Montmorency tart cherries. They are the only type of cherry that studies show can reduce inflammation, like ibuprofen, but in fruit form. You could literally eat a bowl of them and feel like you just did yoga. Not that I’d recommend replacing your medicine cabinet with a cherry bowl.
