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Cranberry Health Benefits
If you have ever seen a cranberry you cannot help but admire its striking beauty.
Cranberries, which are vibrant in colour are a powerful anti-oxidant, full of food health nutrition and health- giving properties. The fruit (berries) are extensively farmed particularly in northern United States and Canada. The berries have long been used for medicinal and ceremonial purposes by native people of some countries in which they grow.
Today, these humble berries have wide culnary uses. We're all familiar with cranberries in one form or another. Some of the most common uses being cranberry juice, relish, sauce, pie, chutney etc., There are even supplements such as cranberry tablets, dried cranberry or health food products that contain cranberry extract.
Apart from the contributions to our healthy eating diet, the health benefits of cranberries are numerous. These fruit are packed with food health vitamins and health-ful compounds that are known to ward off certain health conditions and chronic diseases.
We're all aware that fresh fruit and vegetables contain an abundant source of disease-fighting antioxidant, making them some of the best foods for maintaining our health. Berries such as blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and especially cranberries, contain significantly greater amounts of anti- oxidants, which protect our cells from damage caused by free radicals. Healthy cells means healthy supple, radiant skin, which contribute to our womens health & beauty.
When it comes to general health - womens health issues and our beauty health foods, Cran berry is one of the most beneficial fruit we can consume. This health-ful fruit as we all know, is excellent for maintaining urinary tract health. Hence, many women drink unsweetened cranberry juice to treat urinary infections. Apparently, cranberry juice prevent bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract lining.
It is recommended by The National Kidney Foundation, that drinking at least one large glass of berry juice a day will help maintain urinary tract health. It has also been found that the berry's bacteria-prevention compounds help protect your teeth in much the same way by reducing the build up of dental plaque.
With such an excellent and widely available health & beauty food, isn't it time you got your fair share of cranberry pie, relish or chutney?
Scientific research is increasingly showing the many health benefits of cranberries in relationship to chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, viral infections and many more. Other preliminary research shows that cranberries may help in the following ways:
The Researchers believe that flavonoids (which are compounds of phenol) and are found in foods such as red wine, dark chocolate and cranberries, have a useful function in helping to reduce cardiovascular disease.
The information on this site is purely of educational value and is not intended to replace your seeking medical advice. You must consult your doctor over all your health concerns.
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