Our Power Team

Health professionals and researchers have long known that cherries pack a powerful nutrition punch and are linked to many health benefits. Here's what some of them have to say about the emergence of cherries as the new "Super Fruit."

Bryan Clay, “World’s Greatest Athlete”

Bryan Clay, the 2008 gold medalist and decathlon superstar has been dubbed “The World’s Greatest Athlete” after wowing the world and taking home the top prize last year! Bryan and sports dietitian Leslie Bonci have teamed up with the Cherry Marketing Institute to create and introduce the Red Recovery Routine to help athletes maximize their training efforts.

Leslie Bonci, M.P.H., R.D. LDN, CSSD

A nationally-recognized sports dietitian, Leslie Bonci is the Director of Sports Nutrition in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Center for Sports Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.  Bonci is a board certified specialist in Sports Nutrition and consults with the WNBA and NCAA.  Bonci has also contributed to the ADA sports nutrition manual and is a veteran textbook author. Check her out at: askthesportsdietitian.runnersworld.com.

Sarah Stanley, Ultra-Marathoner

Sarah Stanley is an ultra-marathon runner, blogger and healthy living fanatic.  Throughout the year, she will be running marathons across the U.S. – and keeping us updated on her use of tart cherries in her training routine.  Follow Sarah’s marathon preparations on Twitter @ChooseCherries and @SarahStanley; on Facebook at Facebook.com/ChooseCherries and Facebook.com/SarahStanleyInspired and at her website SarahStanleyInspired.com.