This is the first part of a two part discussion on the benefits of adding the cranberry fruit to your nutritional basket - five of the reasons are given below:
1) Cranberries contain plenty of vitamin C — exactly what you need during the cold and flu season.
2) Cranberries are loaded with antioxidants. A few years ago a study examined more than 100 different types of fruits, vegetables, beans and other foods for antioxidant content. Cranberries ranked number six, right behind blueberries, and well ahead of strawberries, apples, cherries, and plums.
3) The cranberry is an excellent source of resveratrol, the anti-inflammatory compound that's been shown to protect heart and nerve cells while also assisting in DNA repair — one of the keys to fighting cancer.
4) And speaking of cancer, cranberry bioflavonoids have been linked to prevention of several cancers, including breast, prostate, colon and lung. In fact, scientists have discovered that cranberry components play a role in no less than five different anti-cancer mechanisms.
5) Cranberries help increase HDL ‘good’ cholesterol.
And another thing, cranberries taste absolutely delicious! So start enjoying them today - and watch out for part two of this discussion.
To your abundant health,
Dr Ike
Functional Health Expert and Health Coach
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