Cranberries pack a powerful infection fighting ingredient. Best served as a juice or cooked for a sauce or jelly, cranberries are plentiful in Vitamins A and C. They also contain significant amounts of Oxalic Acid, which aid in preventing kidney stones. Other properties of the cranberry includes: controlling asthma, improving circulatory health, treating prostate problems and aiding the urinary system. The ingredients in cranberries actually act a bactericide and change the acidity of the urine, which treats urinary tract infections. For asthma attacks, crush cranberries, boil in distilled water and skin them. Add the concoction to warm water and drink to control asthma.
Fresh organic cranberry juice is best, and a glass of cranberry juice per day will greatly benefit your health. Due to containing high levels of Oxalic Acid, cranberries should not be eaten raw. When purchasing cranberry juice, it better to pick a brand that does not contain sugar. Cranberries can also be taken in concentrate form like CranActin, which has a tasty chewable. The chewables work well for children or those who cannot handle the juice form.
I often purchase fresh, organic cranberries at my local health food store and make a lovely sauce for any poultry dish. It offers a beautiful color and flavor to our succulent dishes. I enjoy the tartness and texture of fresh cranberry sauce, so much better than the canned gelatinous mass from Grandma's turkey day table. So, go ahead and enjoy your cranberries year round, not just for the holidays!
Here's to your health!
ClearSkies
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