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