Crazy for Cranberries: The Antioxidant Superfood Plus Cranberry Super Smoothies

Quick!

What do you think of when you think of cranberries?

When we think of cranberries, many of us associate them with festive Thanksgiving and

Christmas dinners and consider cranberry sauce a staple at those meals.

But cranberries are a superfood that we should enjoy all year round.

Cranberries may have a tart taste to them, but they are loaded with powerful antioxidants

and many essential nutrients.

Cranberries provide vitamin C and fiber, and are only 45 calories per cup.

What’s more, when it comes to disease-fighting antioxidants, cranberries outrank nearly every

fruit and vegetable–including broccoli, red grapes,  strawberries, spinach,  apples, raspberries

and cherries.

In fact, one cup of whole cranberries delivers 8,983 total antioxidant capacity.

Only blueberries can top that antioxidant power!

With all of that antioxidant power, cranberries provide a wealth of health benefits:

Cranberries:

Crazy for Cranberries: The Antioxidant Superfood Plus a Cranberry Super Smoothie

*Help Fight Cancers

Studies show that cranberry extracts are able to prevent breast cancer cells from multiplying and

that cranberries  have helped to inhibit the development of cancerous cells in laboratory animals.

Colon, prostate and lung cancers may also be prevented by using cranberries.

*Boost the Immune System

Cranberries’  antioxidants help flush out the harmful toxins which suppress the immune system.

Once harmful toxins are removed, your strengthened immune system can ward off just about any

sickness or disease.

*Battle Heart Disease

Cranberries help to lower the bad cholesterol levels which can clog the arterial walls.

They also help to prevent plaque from forming on the arterial walls, which can lead to atherosclerosis.

You benefit because your chances of a stroke are reduced, and if you have suffered from a stroke,

consuming cranberries may help you to recover from it.

*Prevent & Heal Urinary Tract Infections

Cranberry juice is well known for it’s ability to block urinary tract infections.

In fact, I am a witness to the healing powers of cranberries where that is concerned.

Thanks to the power of proanthocyanidins, which help to prevent E. coli bacteria from sticking to the

walls of the uterus and bladder, a glass of cranberry juice a day will prevent and heal urinary tract infections.

*Thwart Kidney & Bladder Problems

Cranberries help to prevent kidney and bladder problems due to citric acid and other nutrients that can prevent

kidney stones, and other kidney and bladder issues.

Crazy for Cranberries: The Antioxidant Superfood Plus Cranberry Super Smoothies

*Support Weight Loss

High in antioxidants, cranberries help to flush out your system.

Flushing your systems improves your metabolism and digestive system so you can begin to lose weight quicker.

*Fight Dental Disease

Consuming cranberries on a regular basis can help you to avoid dental problems such as gingivitis, gum disease,

cavities and plaque build-up.

*Aid Mental Health

Research has shown that cranberries are healthy for the brain and can help to improve your memory.

Plus, they can also help to lift your moods by relieving anxiety, stress and depression.

*Anti-Aging Power

You’ll want to eat these berries as often as you can because the antioxidants contained in cranberries

help your body to get rid of all the free radicals which contribute to the aging process.

Cranberries will not only help your skin look younger, but your internal organs will also be able to function

longer without problems.

*Heal Skin Problems

This may surprise you but common skin conditions such as acne, dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema can

be healed with the use of cranberries.

Crazy for Cranberries: The Antioxidant Superfood Plus Cranberry Super Smoothies

Harness the Power of Cranberries

In view of their powerful health benefits, you’re probably going to want to devour these berries by

the bushel.

Although you can generally find fresh cranberries in fall and winter, frozen cranberries are available

year-round.

Note: Fresh cranberries stored in a tightly-sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator should last up to

two months.

Cooked cranberries can last up to a month in a covered container in the fridge.

There are many health benefits of cranberries, and you can make them a part of your daily diet by

eating the whole berry, drinking the juice, or adding them to your smoothies, salads, cereals and

delicious baked goods.

Here are two cranberry smoothie recipes that you can make or adapt using other ingredients in your

healthy, natural kitchen.

Cranberry Banana Fruit Smoothie

Crazy for Cranberries: The Antioxidant Superfood Plus Cranberry Super Smoothies

Add to your Vitamix or high speed blender:

1 cup Cranberries

1 Banana

1 Orange

1 cup filtered water,  coconut water or nut milk

Crazy for Cranberries: The Antioxidant Superfood Plus  Cranberry Super Smoothies

Blend until smooth.

Pour into a glass or mason jar.

Drink up and smile!

Cranberry Super Green Smoothie

Crazy for Cranberries: The Antioxidant Superfood Plus Cranberry Super Smoothies

Add to your Vitamix or high speed blender:

1 cup Cranberries

1 Banana

1 Orange slices

1/2 cup Pineapple chunks

1 cup Spinach

1 cup Kale

1-2  tbspns Chia Seeds

2 tbspns Flax Seeds

2 tbspns Hemp Seeds

1 cup filtered water,  coconut water or nut milk

Blend until smooth.

Pour into a glass or a mason jar.

Save extra smoothie in a sealed mason jar for later, if necessary.

Drink up and enjoy!

So, are you cramming enough cranberries into your diet?

For optimum health benefits consume fresh cranberries, make your own cranberry smoothies

or fresh juice at home with a juicer, or opt for unsweetened, 100 percent pure, organic cranberry

juice.

There are zillions of ways to enjoy them.

But whatever you do, just consume them!

What are your favorite ways to enjoy cranberries?

Share your thoughts and suggestions with us.

 

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