Yes, scientists are here to state that cranberry juice can kick back bad health with its antioxidant properties. As researchers have earlier claimed that colorful foods like tart cherries can help ward of cardiovascular diseases, here is a colorful drink – the cranberry juice which can pump back good health into you.
It is believed that cranberry juice has a wide number of antioxidants that can help build the immune system. However, cranberry is said to be rich in “proanthocyanidins”, which helps in protecting the walls of the bladder thereby maintaining the health of the urinary tract.
Studies have further emphasized that the daily consumption of cranberry juice can help improve urinary tract infection to a great extent. In addition, cranberries also contain another flavonoid antioxidant called “anthocyanins”. Researchers are of the opinion that these flavonoid antioxidants help in repairing and maintaining the health of tissues, arteries, cells that all contribute to a healthy heart.
Red cranberry juice can be taken in varied forms like fresh cranberries, dry cranberries, cranberry juice or sauce. Experts opine that like fresh fruits and vegetables, cranberry juice should also be drunk on a daily basis.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is of the opinion that a complete 100% blend of cranberry juice can help as a naturally curing antioxidant as compared to a cup of orange or apple juice.
5 Ways to Toss Cranberries into Your Daily Diet
Listed below are about 4 ways to toss cranberries into your daily diet:
- A cup of 100% cranberry blend
- Cranberries as part of your pure vegetable salad dressings
- Cranberries in chicken salad
- Cranberries included as a sandwich
- Snack comprising cranberries, nuts and seeds
It wouldn’t take much to drink a cup of cranberry juice every morning. So drink as much to free your body from harmful toxins, bacteria or infection.