Food and Health Awareness | Cranberry with its Health Boosting Properties

Cranberry is a versatile fruit whose benefits make it useful for food and pharmaceutical products. The biological name for the cranberry plant is Vaccinium macrocarpon, one of the North American native fruits. Compared with other vegetables and fruits such as spinach, apple, and broccoli, cranberry has a very large antioxidant capacity. A total of 8,983 antioxidants can be measured in a cup of cranberry.

Health Benefits of Cranberry Juice

Prevents Urinary Tract Infections

Cranberry juice has proanthocyanidins which have anti-adhesive characteristics that avoid bacteria from binding to cells in the bladder wall. These compounds eliminate bacteria from the body by urinating and prevent further bacterial growth.

Prevents Tooth Decay

According to the latest study, cranberry juice can prevent tooth decay. Proanthocyanidins are a chemical found in cranberries that prevent harmful bacteria from sticking to the teeth.

Avoids Respiratory Infections

According to studies, cranberry juice helps to suppress certain Haemophilus influenzae strains, which is a common cause of ear and respiratory infections in children. Fruit juices prevent the hair-like structure of bacteria from sticking to the surface of the skin.

Medicine for Cold

Fresh cranberry juice is effective against the infection. It treats a sore throat and colds.

Lose Weight

Cranberry juice is rich in organic acids that emulsify body fat deposits. So, for those who want to lose extra weight, this is a good thing.

Prevention of Kidney Stones

A large number of acidic ingredients in cranberry juice prevent the formation of kidney stones.

Prevents Scurvy

Vitamin C deficiency can cause scurvy. Cranberry contains rich amount of vitamin C, which is a major component to form collagen. Collagen is the major and basic component of the synthesis and working of tissue.

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