5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Cherries!

1. Cherries are a natural pain reliever. They contain two pigments that block an enzyme believed to cause pain.

2. Cherries may help you sleep better. Tart cherries one of the few known food sources of melatonin, an antioxidant that helps regulate our circadian rhythms and natural sleep patterns.

3. Cherry pie filling is the number one pie filling sold in the United States. It takes about 250 cherries to make a cherry pie.

4. Cherries are one of the top antioxidant containing foods by serving size. Antioxidants can help to prevent diseases and slow aging.

5. Michigan is the nation's leading cherry producer.