Cranberries

Cranberries have been in the media a lot recently. It seems they are good for almost everything! They are packed with a lot of nutrition, fibre and flavour without many carbohydrates.

Nutrition Summary

Cranberries are an acidic berry that are rich in vitamin C and believed to contain excellent infection fighting properties.

The medical and health community is fast recognizing antioxidants as premier disease fighters. Cranberries have been shown to contain more antioxidant phenols than 19 commonly eaten fruits according to a study published in the November 19, 2001 edition of the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry.

Benefits

Recent scientific research from the Cranberry Institute (Massachusetts USA) showed that cranberries and cranberry products contain significant amounts of antioxidants and other phytonutrients that may help protect against heart disease, cancer and other diseases.

They are known as a strong antibiotic, which can help prevent bacteria causing infections, particularly in the cells lining the bladder and urinary tract. They can also help prevent recurring bladder infections, as they have an antiviral activity.

The majority of physicians and other health professionals believe there is a clear association between a diet high in fruits and vegetables and a low risk of chronic disease. Phytonutrients (naturally derived plant compounds), particularly antioxidants, are increasingly being shown to help optimize human health.

This Go Natural product contains cranberries in a nutritionally significant quantity: