Cranberry

The fruit produced by this shrub is a popular culinary ingredient. Due to their naturally tart taste, cranberries are often cooked, dried, or juiced before they are consumed. Cranberry can also be taken as a Health Benefits Cranberries are packed full of important nutrients and minerals which help treat infections and aid in treatments of diseases. Researchers have also identified over two dozen antioxidant phytonutrients present in cranberries. Antioxidants help protect your cells from damage that can lead to serious diseases. Researchers have also identified over two dozen antioxidant phytonutrients present in cranberries. Because of these nutrients and more, cranberries provide numerous health benefits. They can: Prevent Urinary Tract Infections Close to 60% of women will experience a Improve Cancer Treatments Cranberry extracts have anticancer and chemopreventive properties due to their Reduce Swelling Drinking cranberry juice regularly increases your body's levels of salicylic acid, which is an anti-inflammatory compound that reduces swelling. Prevent Blood Clots The high concentration of salicylic acid in cranberries provides similar effects as Ease Cold and Flu Symptoms Drinking cranberry juice increases the amount of cells your body has on the line of defense for immune responses. This may be related to reducing the number of symptoms associated with the Nutrition Information There is a long list of nutrients in cranberries. They are packed with vitamins, such as: ...

Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is an evergreen shrub that grows in bogs in North America. It produces dark red fruits that contain Chemicals in cranberries keep bacteria from sticking to the cells in the urinary tract. But they don't seem to be able to remove bacteria that are already stuck to these cells. This might explain why cranberry helps prevent People commonly use cranberry to prevent UTIs. Cranberry is also used for Don't confuse cranberry with Pregnancy and Children: Cranberry is commonly consumed in foods. There isn't enough reliable information to know if cranberry is safe to use as medicine or what the side effects might be. Diabetes: Some cranberry juice products are sweetened with extra sugar. If you have diabetes, stick with cranberry products that are sweetened with Kidney stones: Cranberry juice and cranberry extracts contain a large amount of a chemical called oxalate. Since oxalate is found in kidney stones, cranberry might increase the risk of kidney stones. If you have a history of kidney stones, stay on the safe side and avoid taking cranberry extract products or drinking a lot of cranberry juice. Moderate Interaction Be cautious with this combination• Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with CRANBERRY Warfarin is used to slow blood clotting. Cranberry might increase how long warfarin is in the body, and increase the chances of bruising and bleeding. Be sure to have your blood checked regularly. Your warfarin dose might need to be changed. • Atorvastati...

In addition, a 2020 review concluded that cranberry juice might be beneficial as a complementary means of suppressing Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori), a type of bacteria that can cause infection in your stomach. However, it's important to note that cranberry juice should not be used in place of antibiotics prescribed by your healthcare provider. One cup of unsweetened cranberry juice provides: • Calories: 116 • Protein: 1 gram • Fat: 0.5 grams • Carbohydrates: 30 grams • Fiber: 0.3 grams • Sugar: 30 grams • Vitamin C: 26% of the DV • Vitamin E: 20% of the DV Daily Amount of Cranberry Juice There is no official recommendation on the timing or the optimal amount of cranberry juice a person should consume for health benefits. However, most studies examining the potential benefits of cranberry juice have used amounts ranging from 8 to 16 ounces, or about 1 to 2 cups per day. • Combine 2–3 cups of frozen or fresh cranberries in a large pot with 8–10 cups of water. • Cook on low-medium heat for 45 minutes to an hour or until cranberries are softened. • Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. • Use a strainer to separate the juice from the cranberry pieces (optional). • If desired, add honey to sweeten the juice to taste. • Juice can be served hot or cold. Examples of common added sugars include: • Brown sugar, cane sugar, raw sugar • Cane juice • Corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, maple syrup, malt syrup • Dextrose, fructose, glucose, maltose, sucrose...