I bought a whole kilo of cranberries at a still low price at the market. What I will do with so many berries, I don’t know yet. I will definitely put half in the freezer, because cranberries are useful even frozen. Well, I will probably separate the rest. True, I began to wonder what cranberries are good for our body. After all, they are not only tasty, but also extremely nutritious! What cranberries are useful for, especially in the autumn-winter period, I will tell you in this article.
Useful properties of cranberries
Like all berries, cranberries are a source of many vitamins and minerals. Berries contain iron, zinc and aluminum. They are rich in manganese, potassium, phosphorus and sodium. Cranberries contain vitamins C, PP and B. At the same time, all useful substances are preserved even after freezing.
Cranberries are the richest source of polyphenols – antioxidants. These berries have more of them than strawberries or blueberries. Therefore, I recommend stocking up on cranberries as soon as you get a chance to buy them.
Who should try cranberries more often?
If you are a follower of alternative medicine, cranberries can help:
- Strengthen the walls of blood vessels. Due to the high content of vitamins P and C, cranberries are useful for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and varicose veins.
- Reduce the amount in the blood. And all because of the high content of ursolic acid, which normalizes lipid metabolism. Important for heart and hypertension patients.
- Causes diuretic effect. So, cranberry drinks are recommended in the treatment of kidney stones.
- It dries the skin. Yes, yes, we use cranberries not only “from the inside”. For example, cranberry masks help fight acne and skin redness.
Of course, these are only preventive measures if you feel unwell or have already been diagnosed with a disease – be sure to consult your family doctor and follow his instructions.
Why are cranberries especially useful in autumn?
By stocking up on cranberries in advance, you’ll get through the cold season with ease. After all, this berry is an excellent antipyretic product. Cranberry tea or a warm drink of these berries will cope with high temperature even better than some medicines.
In addition, cranberries have antibacterial properties. Their juice, like antibiotics, is saturated with polyphenols that block pathogenic bacteria. Therefore, cranberry juice is recommended not only for angina, but also for diseases of the oral cavity. If you didn’t buy cranberries in the fall, that’s okay, you can buy them frozen or dried.
It is no less important that with cranberries you will not be afraid of autumn depression. After all, cranberry juice is a natural energy tonic. The fact is that they contain a huge amount of vitamin B, which contributes to a good mood.
Cranberries retain their nutritional super berry properties in all forms. Fresh berries can be frozen and thawed as needed. Cranberries can also be crushed and sprinkled with sugar. A great addition to tea! Dried berries are also a valuable source of nutrients. I usually put them in the dough. Do you like cranberries? Tell us how you use them?
