Cranberries are not just a pretty plant, they are called a superfood for their health benefits and delicious taste. Cranberries offer us so many health benefits, that researchers became certain that as more research is conducted, more and more benefits will show up.
Cranberries provide us with:
- Vitamin C
- Fiber
- Antioxidants (one cup of whole cranberries has 8,983 total antioxidant capacity.)
Cranberries help fighting diseases:
- Fight E.coli – this is the bacteria that can cause urinary tract infection
- Get rid of H. pylori – this is the bacteria that is linked to stomach cancer and ulcers
- Help eliminate streptococcus mutans – this is the bacteria responsible for tooth decay
- Help prevent stroke and heart disease – this is a finding by some university study
How to Eat Cranberries
- Add cranberries to cereal or muesli
- Drink 100% cranberries juice (no sugar added)
- Sneak cranberries into muffins for added color and flavor
- Include cranberries in chicken and pork dishes
- Add them to the pie feelings
Weight Loss Help
Unfortunately, it is very hard to find dried sugar-free cranberries. Therefore, use fresh cranberries, cooking them without sugar.