The benefits of cranberry juice are unique because it contains natural antibiotics and probiotics, which are exceptionally effective in fighting disease-causing bacteria. Description
Cranberries are the fruit of a low-growing shrub that grows in mountain forests. Today, cranberries are mainly cultivated and mechanically harvested for commercial purposes. Cranberries, a cousin of blueberries, are a small, round fruit with a rather bitter and sour taste. The color varies from white to bright red depending on when the cranberries are harvested. White cranberries are the same red, but unripe berries. Cranberries can be eaten fresh or deep frozen. In fact, frozen and thawed cranberries are much better in terms of flavor, nutritional value, and amount of juice. The berries can be eaten raw or used to make jams, jellies, syrups, and juices. Nutritional value
According to a number of studies, cranberries are one of the foods high in antioxidants and are an excellent source of anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, resveratrol, and tannins, which give cranberries their blue, purple, and red pigments. Cranberries are rich in vitamins A, C, and E, and are also a good source of organic acids (such as malic and citric acids), selenium, manganese, and copper. It also contains moderate amounts of other vitamins, folic acid and iron. Benefit for health
In addition to nutritional and cooling properties and antioxidant potential, cranberries have astringent, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diuretic and detoxifying properties.
Cranberries are recommended in the following cases and circumstances:
Anti-aging effect. Several diseases that come with aging, such as degenerative damage to many organs and tissues and some types of cancer, are associated with free radical damage to cells. Due to the high content of antioxidants in cranberries, they help fight free radicals and therefore protect the body from the risk of developing age-related diseases and conditions.
Anemia. Cranberries are an excellent source of vitamin C (which increases intestinal absorption of iron) and also contain moderate amounts of iron and folic acid, which are essential for hemoglobin synthesis and red blood cell maturation. Therefore, cranberry juice can be an excellent aid in the prevention and treatment of many different types of anemia.
Atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. The antioxidants found in cranberry juice help prevent the oxidation of bad cholesterol, which is involved in the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. It is known that atherosclerosis is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular diseases, strokes and heart attacks. Therefore, cranberry juice can be used as an effective prophylactic against these diseases.
Diarrhea. Cranberry prevents and treats various types of diarrhea, especially those caused by changes in the intestinal flora, where disease-causing microbes release toxins responsible for the accumulation of water in the intestines and therefore diarrhea. The antidiarrheal effect of cranberry juice is due to its antiseptic properties, as well as the tannins and anthocyanins it contains, which prevent bacteria from attaching to the intestinal wall and then growing and multiplying.
Digestive disorders. Due to the organic acids it contains, cranberry juice can stimulate the secretion of saliva and gastric juices, which contain enzymes responsible for the digestion of starch and proteins.
Vision. Although cranberries are less effective than blueberries in preventing and treating eye diseases, they are also beneficial. In addition, anthocyanins act on the capillaries of the eyes, improving blood flow to the retina, thereby helping to improve vision and treat some types of retinal degeneration.
Stones in the kidneys. Cranberry juice helps to remove oxalic acid and uric acid from the kidneys from the body. It contains quinic acid, which prevents the formation of kidney stones.
Probiotic. Cranberry is an antibiotic as well as a probiotic. It has the ability to kill certain viruses, bad bacteria, and acts as a natural probiotic to help breed good bacteria. It promotes healthy intestinal flora.
Skin diseases and disorders. Topical application of cranberries in the form of a lotion or cream helps prevent and treat skin irritation, eczema, and many other skin conditions associated with weak capillaries.
Venous disorders. Anthocyanins, found in blueberries and, to a lesser extent, cranberries, have been shown to protect and strengthen the walls of veins and capillaries, thereby reducing the symptoms of varicose veins and leg swelling.
Urinary tract infections. Fresh cranberry juice is especially useful for eliminating and preventing urinary tract infections, especially cystitis (inflammation of the bladder).
Tips
To store cranberries for a long period, you need to put the berries in the refrigerator unwashed. Properly frozen cranberries can be stored for many years, but should be consumed immediately after thawing.
Due to its sour, tart taste, cranberry juice is especially delicious mixed with other more palatable juices such as carrot, pear, apple, or orange juices. Attention
Cranberries contain low levels of oxalates, so they are not suitable for people with calcium oxalate deposits in the kidneys. Most commercial cranberry juices contain sugar and additives and therefore may not provide the desired health benefits.