March 17, 2010
Cranberries
Cranberries are more than just a side dish that you pick at during Thanksgiving. Cranberries are packed with antioxidant proanthocyanidins. Let me break down that one… In short, an antioxidant is a molecule capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules. Antioxidants are widely used as ingredients in dietary supplements in the hope of maintaining health and preventing diseases. And Proanthocyanidins can be found in many plants such as grapes, apples, and cinnamon. Studies show that proanthocyanidins, such as what we find in red wine can be linked to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.
Cranberries are great at preventing urinary tract infections, they have a high amount of vitamin A, which increases heart health, and cranberries get rid of ulcer causing bacteria in our stomach and mouths.
So, with that said: Cranberries are good stuff. However its hard to find cranberry juice that isn’t from a concentrate or non-pasteurized for under $15.00. I splurge on that every once in a while. Like I would on shoes.
