| Cranberries were once an important food and medicinal source for Native Americans. Women have been drinking cranberry juice for years as a remedy for bladder infections and urinary tract health. Cranberries are an excellent source of Vitamin C and antioxidants, which may protect against cancer, heart diseases, and other diseases. We hope this site will help to answer any questions you may have about this absolute gem of a berry!
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“Cranberries contained the most antioxidant phenols compared to 19 commonly eaten fruits. Cranberries are loaded with antioxidants and should be eaten more often.” Joe Vinson, Ph.D., research chemist at the University of Scranton |
| Thank you cranberries
for the many
health benefits you bring! Did you know that cranberries... --- are a nutrition powerhouse. They are packed with many vitamins, minerals, and are an extremely high in antioxidants. --- have the highest levels of antioxidants among common fruits. --- may be beneficial in preventing the beginning stages of cancer and in slowing tumor development. --- have compounds that are toxic to a variety of cancer tumor cell lines, including lung, cervical, prostate, breast and leukemia cancer cells. --- are shown to promote urinary tract health and have the ability to both treat and prevent urinary tract infections. --- may help prevent stomach ulcers. --- help promote healthy teeth and gums. --- lower cholesterol. They lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol. --- may help promote a healthy heart. --- can help prevent the formation of kidney stones. --- can help aid in the recovery of a stroke. |
| Fascinating Facts About The
Cranberry Industry: During the days of wooden ships and iron men, American vessels carried Cranberries. Just as the English loved limes, American sailors craved cranberries. It was the cranberry's generous supply of vitamin C that prevented scurvy. Only three major fruits are native to North America -- the cranberry, blueberry and Concord grape. If all the cranberry bogs in North America were put together, they would comprise an area equal in size to the tiny island of Nantucket -- approximately 47 square miles. Native Americans used cranberries to make a survival cake known as pemmican. They also used the fruit in poultices and dyes. American recipes containing cranberries date from the early 18th century. The hearty cranberry vine thrives in conditions that would not support most other crops: acid soil, few nutrients and low temperatures, even in summer. Contrary to popular belief, cranberries do not grow in water. They are grown on sandy bogs. Because cranberries float, some bogs are flooded when the fruit is ready for harvesting. Every acre of cranberry bogs is supported by four to 10 acres of wetlands, woodlands and uplands. This area offers refuge to a rich variety of wildlife.
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