Oh, absolutely. If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or a sensitive tummy, cherries might hit you harder than a double espresso after midnight. Your gut is already a drama queen, so sorbitol and fiber can turn it into a full-blown soap opera.
Also, some people are just allergic to cherries—like, real allergic, not just “my stomach doesn’t love them” allergic. That’s rare, but if your mouth itches or your throat feels tight after a cherry binge, please put down the bowl. This article is about cramps, not emergency rooms.
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Portion Control: The Boring (But Effective) Solution
I know, I know—“portion control” sounds like something your grandma says while handing you a single cookie. But the magic number for cherries is about one cup, or roughly 20 cherries. That’s a reasonable serving. Anything beyond that, and you’re basically volunteering for a stomach rumble lottery.
Start small. Eat a handful, see how you feel. If your stomach gives you a thumbs-up, go for another handful. If it starts growling like a bear woken from hibernation, maybe stop. Listen to your gut—literally.
