But what's going on in our bodies that makes cherries such a, well, constipating culprit? It all comes down to the way our bodies process fiber. You see, cherries contain a type of fiber that's really good at, ahem, binding things up. And while that might sound like a good thing, it can actually lead to some pretty unpleasant symptoms.
Now, before you start panicking and vowing to never eat another cherry again, let's get one thing straight: moderation is key! A few cherries here and there are unlikely to cause any major issues. But if you're really going to town on the cherry pie or cherry juice, you might want to, uh, pace yourself.
