Cranberry
Cranberries are consider to be superfood, because of high nutritional values and health-boosting benefits.
Usage
UTI
The nutrients in cranberries are helpful to lower risk of urinary tract infection.
Antioxidants
Have anti-inflammatory effects, thanks to their high amounts of antioxidants.
Preventing Prostate Cancer
Cranberries are link to prostate cancer prevention.
How to add cranberries to your diet?
Juice
Various ingredients in cranberry juice may improve heart health.
Souce
Homemade cranberry sauce is must-have for Thanksgiving dinner, and its good addition to meat year around.
Sweets
Cranberry dessert recipes are popular and heathy options to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Cranberry is an evergreen shrub that grows in wet habitats in the Northeastern and North Central parts of the United States.
The Indians called the red berries "sasemineash".
Grows wild from the mountains of Georgia to the Canadian Maritimes.
Cultivation of the cranberry began in 1816.
About
Cranberry is an evergreen shrub that grows in wet habitats in the Northeastern and North Central parts of the United States.
Historically, cranberry fruits or leaves were used for bladder, stomach, and liver disorders, as well as diabetes, wounds, and other conditions.
Today, cranberry is most commonly promoted for urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Safety
Cranberry products are generally thought to be safe. However, if consumed in very large amounts, they can cause stomach upset and diarrhea, particularly in young children.
Little is known about whether it’s safe to use cranberry for health purposes during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.There is conflicting evidence about whether cranberry interacts with the anticoagulant (blood thinner) warfarin.
People who think they have a UTI should see a health care provider for diagnosis and treatment. Don’t use cranberry products in place of proven treatment for a UTI.
Fun Facts
Wisconsin is actually the largest producer of cranberries at about 4.67 million barrels per year and the unofficial fruit of Thanksgiving.
Sources
More information: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/cranberry
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