Health Benefits Of Cranberries

Are you aware of the health benefits of cranberries? They're not just for urinary tract infections.

Cranberries and cranberry juice are full of powerful health properties.

It's no wonder cranberries have been used as a natural remedy for many centuries.

In the past, they've been used for asthma, bladder infections, scurvy, and many other conditions.

Using cranberries is not just a folk remedy. There have been many research studies into the health benefits of cranberries.

The results are simply amazing!

Here are some of them:

Rich Source Of Antioxidants And Other Anti-Aging Compounds

Cranberries are high in antioxidants and flavanoids.

Antioxidants protect you against oxidative stress and free radical damage. They help to prevent disease and slow down the aging process. Flavanoids help to protect you against cancer.

Natural Antibacterial Protection

Scientific studies show that these amazing berries and products made from them can help prevent and treat urinary tract infections (UTI's).

In order for a urinary tract infection to happen, the bacteria must first stick to the wall of your urinary tract.

Cranberries are so effective against UTI's because they contain special proanthocyanidins which have the ability to prevent bacteria from sticking to the walls of your bladder.

Research shows that the proanthocyanidins in cranberries can also prevent bacteria from sticking to other places in your body:

They can help prevent bacteria from sticking to your teeth and gums. That means a healthier mouth - less buildup of plaque, less gum disease, and fewer cavities.

They can help prevent Helicobacter pylori bacteria from sticking to the delicate lining in your stomach.

H. pylori bacteria is thought to cause peptic ulcers. This may mean relief for people who suffer with this problem.

The proanthocyanidins may also limit the growth of harmful bacteria in your intestines. The berries promote the growth of healthy (friendly) bacteria as well. That means a much healthier digestive system for you.

Other Health Benefits Of Cranberries

• May help prevent you from forming kidney stones.
• May help you to have better digestive health by limiting the growth of harmful bacteria.
• May help to raise your HDL (good cholesterol) levels and lower your LDL (bad cholesterol).
• May help to reduce the damage done to brain cells after a stroke. This may help with recovery.

How To Enjoy Cranberries...

• Add the berries to your meals when they are in season (from October through December)
• Drink cranberry juice - look for brands that are not loaded down with sugar and artificial ingredients. You should be able to find some unsweetened brands in your local health food store. You can sweeten cranberry juice with grape juice or other sugar-free fruit juices.
• Use the dried berries instead of raisins in your favorite breakfast cereals and recipes. They're so good in oatmeal!.
• Take a cranberry supplement – Look for supplements that are made from the juice of whole berries.

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