Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Cranberries
12:59 PM | 
Posted by
Kaplan Center for Health and Wellness
Hi Everyone,
If you have been
following this blog for some time – you have probably noticed that I have a
deep interest in the health effects of food. Due to this passion, many of my
friends and family members enjoy asking me about the health benefits of
particular foods. And so, for this week’s blog – I’d like to analyze some of
our holiday favorites. First one up: Cranberries.
Cranberries not only
complement the taste of our turkey and decorate our holiday tables, they also
have many health promoting properties. Cranberries are rich in antioxidants
like vitamin C, and they are a good source of dietary fiber, manganese and
vitamin K.
Historically,
Native American Indians used cranberries to treat urinary tract infections and
other ailments. Current research has revealed that cranberries contain
proanthocyanidins which prevent the adhesion of bacteria to the bladder wall,
thus thwarting potential urinary tract infections.
In addition to the
wonderful properties listed above, cranberries contain significant amounts of
phyto-nutrients. When compared to many commonly eaten fruits, cranberries have
been shown to contain higher concentrations of antioxidant phenols. Antioxidant
rich fruits aid in the prevention of heart disease, cancer and more.
Stay tuned for a
close look at the health benefits of sweet potatoes…
Nancy
Silva, ND
Faculty,
Health Sciences Dept
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