| While many things in life are
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| | prevents plaque formation on teeth, and
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| unpredictable, there's one thing you can
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| | is generally good for periodontal health.
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| be sure of-cranberries are among the top
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| | 5. Reducing Cancer- Cranberry extracts
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| foods with proven health benefits.
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| | may have a role in inhibiting some types
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| Most of you only know that cranberries
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| | of cancers.
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| are good when we get stuck with a urinary
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| | Fresh cranberries are at their peak now
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| tract infection (the juice reduces the
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| | through December. Choose cranberries that
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| number of bacteria that adheres to the
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| | are deep red and firm. The deeper the
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| urinary tract lining.) However,
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| | red, the better they are for you.
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| cranberries are also a healthy,
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| | Cranberries are powerful antioxidants and
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| low-calorie fruit holding these other 5
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| | have anti-inflammatory benefits. They're
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| benefits:
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| | rich in vitamin C and believed to have
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| 1. Reduces Cholesterol- Laboratory
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| | infection fighting properties.
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| results have shown that cranberry extract
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| | If you want to try something festive,
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| reduces the oxidation of "bad
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| | here's a simple recipe by Chef Mark
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| cholesterol."
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| | Goodwin, CEC, CNC, from Produce for
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| 2. Prevents Ulcers- New studies have
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| | Better Health Foundation:
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| shown that this fruit has the ability to
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| | "Mix 1 cup of 100% mixed cranberry juice,
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| prevent peptic ulcers by inhibiting the
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| | 2 cups frozen strawberries without sugar,
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| adhesion of bacteria to certain parts of
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| | and 6 ounces of low-fat vanilla yogurt.
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| the stomach.
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| | Blend until smooth and enjoy! Also, you
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| 3. Anti-Aging- Exciting new research has
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| | can make a cranberry martini or drop
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| shown that cranberries can help with
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| | dried cranberries into champagne for an
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| memory and coordination.
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| | extra zest at your holiday party."
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| 4. Oral Health- A compound in cranberries
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| | Have a berry delightful holiday!
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