In this episode of "National Cherry Festival Radio", we celebrate the cherry during National Cherry Month 2022 with Shanthi Appelö, a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

Shanthi shares with us some of the many health benefits of incorporating cherries into your diet and the important role that cherries play in helping us have a restful night, potentially improving cognitive function, and helping our bodies recover from pain after strenuous exercise.

In the second half of this episode, we get an insider's look at  The National Cherry Festival for 2022 with Kat Paye, executive director, National Cherry Festival, and Alex Zelinski, Director Of Corporate Partnerships at the National Cherry Festival Foundation.  The 2022 National Cherry Festival brings with it some exciting news including the return of the air shows, live music, and the world's best parades. You won't want to miss this update!

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In this bonus episode of "National Cherry Festival Radio", host Phil Tower talks with Kat Paye, executive director of The National Cherry Festival, and Alex Zelinski, Director Of Corporate Partnerships, National Cherry Festival Foundation, recapping the 2021 National Cherry Festival and share some of their fondest memories of this year's festival including a very successful porch parade, and of course the cherry royale parade experience, presented by DTE Energy Foundation. 

Kat also gives us some very big news about the 2021 National Cherry Festival and the return of some very cherished festival traditions.   The National Cherry Festival. 

Find everything you need to know about the world-famous National Cherry Festival at www.cherryfestival.org!

In this episode of "National Cherry Festival Radio", we talk to Dr. Kristyn Gregory, D.O., Medical Director of Behavioral Health for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan about improving our mental health and overall well-being. 

Plus, Kat Paye, executive director of The National Cherry Festival, and Alex Zelinski, Director Of Corporate Partnerships, National Cherry Festival Foundation share some incredible true "Cherry Tales"...stories about people who had wonderful and often life-changing experiences while attending The National Cherry Festival. 

Find everything you need to know about this year's National Cherry Festival at www.cherryfestival.org!

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