Cranberries a natural health medicine
June 27, 2008
No one would have ever imagined that a favorite fruit dish can have so many profits? Cranberries are a great source of antioxidants that help in protecting the body against cell destruction caused by free radicals. This remarkable property has made cranberries one of the top selling fruit available in the market. Cranberries contain moderate levels of vitamin C, diet fibers and the essential mineral manganese, with a balanced amount of other essential micronutrients.
There is a long list of Cranberries health benefits, some of them are discussed below:-
They help in reducing the chances of urinary infections. In addition, the consumption of this fruit also helps in protecting your tooth. The proanthocyanidins present in the fruit does not allow the bacteria to remain attached to the inside of the bladder and also keeps the teeth safe from any plaque formation. Cranberries also help in maintaining fine heart health by dropping bad [LDL] cholesterol level and raising good [HDL] cholesterol level in the human blood. They also prevent the arteries from clogging. Cranberries are also rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants, so they work as a powerful cancer fighter for the body. They also prevent development of any tumor in the body. Due to high antioxidant content, they help in preventing any urinary infections, heart and periodontal disease and also fight against cancer cells and prevent ulcers. So, it is in real sense a proper medicine.
The 5 well known cranberries health benefits are:-
Prevent Urinary infections:-
Scientists have discovered a compound in cranberries that prevent microorganisms from sticking to the cells of urinary tract. They have an ‘anti-adhesion’ property that helps in reducing the risk of urinary infections.
Dental and mouth health:-
The same ‘anti-adhesion’ property also prevents the bacteria from forming plaque in the teeth. This property also prevents bacteria from causing any disease in the mouth.
Maintains cholesterol:-
Cranberry juice helps in dropping bad [LDL] cholesterol level and raise level of good [HDL] cholesterol in the blood.
Inhibits cancer:-
Various compounds are present in the fruit that invades the cancer cells and does not allow the formation of cancer cells inside the body.
Prevent ulcer bacteria: -
Cranberries also contain a compound named ‘tannin’ which stops the ulcer causing bacteria from going inside the stomach. This keeps our body free from any type of ulcers or stomach problems caused by those bacteria.
As a last point, cranberries have proved themselves as a natural blessing towards human health. This fruit has its own medicinal value and is easily available in the market.
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