Due to high content of nutrients cherries are considered a super-fruit. Because of their low carbohydrate content and low glycemic index they are one of the healthiest foods to be added to the diet. Cherries contain vitamins like A, C, E, PP, K, B1, B2, B6, beta-carotene. They also contain minerals like chlorine, sodium, potassium, magnesium and finally they are rich in antioxidants and active substances. High contents of water and low levels of sodium make cherries are a good agent for body detoxification. Cherries are rich in antioxidants by having anti-cancer properties. The darker the colour of these fruits the more antioxidants, minerals and vitamins it contains, offering therapeutic benefits to health. Cherries maintain the brain healthy and prevent memory loss. Cherries are a natural soporific being a natural source of melatonin. Melatonin is the hormone that controls the body’s internal clock to regulate sleep. These fruit alleviate muscular pain by reducing swelling caused by inflammation from arthritis and gout. One has to keep a diet of cherries for at least three weeks to make it effective. The therapeutic dose should be comprised between 600 grams and 1 kilogram a day.