Health Benefits of Cranberries
January 28, 2009
If you want to remain healthy and happy, experience the numerous benefits of cranberries, an invaluable nutritious and a health fruit. Cranberries are low in calories and are rich in important nutrients like vitamin C, manganese and copper. They are normally used as fruit juices. Given below are some of the numerous benefits provided by cranberries.
Cranberries have been from past for their useful role in protection against urinary tract infection. A daily intake of cranberry juice can prevent as well as treat the problem of UTI. This is because cranberry helps in acidification of urine and makes it difficult for the harmful E.coli bacteria to trigger an infection. Also, they provide prevention of kidney stone formation. Cranberries also display anti-viral activity and provide protection against viruses. Additionally, they help in providing protection against strokes. Cranberries are also known for their anti-inflammatory properties and thus help in preventing chronic and life threatening diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and various kinds of cancers. They are also rich sources of antioxidant pigments that provide blue, purple and red pigments to fruits and vegetables. These antioxidants in turn inhibit the development of arthrosclerosis, cancer and other degenerative diseases.
For maximum health benefits, you should choose fresh cranberries which have a fresh, plump appearance and a deep red luster. Do not go in for sticky, discolored berries. Treating yourself with refreshing cranberry apple juice is a delight to taste and a boon for health. For a healthful smoothie, you just need to add ½ cup of cranberries, ½ lemon juice and a handful of grapes and 2 apples cut into wedges. Also, dried cranberries can be added to breads or muffins and also to hot oatmeal and cold cereals. Thus, enjoy the taste and numerous health benefits of cranberries.
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