What you eat is important for having a healthy complexion. Fruits and vegetables offer a tasty way to stay hydrated, which is a major factor for having healthy skin. Free radicals cause oxidative stress that can accelerate skin aging. Cherries are full of free radical-fighting antioxidants plus Vitamins A & C. Vitamin C may help combat effects of UV rays that cause skin damage. Serotonin, melatonin, and tryptophan help to improve sleep, which allows organs to repair and restore. Cherries contain all these nutrients and when eaten regularly may contribute to having glowing summer skin. Check out these and other recipes from Northwest Cherries for tasty ways to enjoy the protective nutrients in cherries.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Northwest Cherries, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy or dairy milk
• 2 Tbsps. cocoa powder
• 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• Ice (only if using fresh cherries)

Ingredients:

Salad

• 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2 cups Northwest cherries, pitted
• 2 cups sliced, cooked chicken breast
• parmesan croutons
• 2 Tbsp. shredded parmesan cheese

Lime Dressing

• 3 Tbsp. lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. grated lime peel
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil