Those who are on the Atkins diet and want to know whether or not cherries are allowed will need to get the facts.

Cherries are only allowed phase three and four of this diet in limited quantities. Other foods which are allowed in these stages of the diet include black beans, grapefruits, kidney beans, chickpeas, carrots, squash, and much more. All of these foods are good for you in one way or another and contain antioxidants which can help to reduce the risk of developing certain cancers and other health problems.

There is no doubt that cherries are an essential part of any healthy diet.