When purchasing dried fruit, something you want to look for is that it's just that specified fruit and none of the added sugar and preservatives. These Tart Cherries from Dr Superfoods use a small amount of apple juice concentrate as the sweetener. They do have sunflower oil which is normally best to limit, however it makes up less than 1% of the product, which makes it okay in this case.

Tart cherries are associated with their benefits towards sleep because of their ability to support melatonin production. They're also packed full of antioxidants and a good source of vitamin A and C.

Dried fruit is something that we should enjoy in moderation. Don't eat more in one sitting than you would if you were eating the whole fruit itself. 2 serves of fruit per day is the recommendation and it's important not to factor dried fruit into this too.

When it comes to dried fruit, most are filled with sugars and preservatives to extend their shelf life. Dr Superfoods however, has no preservatives and used cane juice as the sweetener. It does have sunflower oil which can cause some inflammation in the body but when used in small amounts is fine. And a little fun fact for you... Tart Cherries have been used traditionally to assist sleep onset and maintenance.

I absolutely love adding dried fruit such as these Dr Superfoods Dried Tart Cherries to different baking and raw treats. They are absolutely stunning sprinkled into homemade chocolate. YUM!