Go Crazy for Cranberries!

It’s cranberry time, so get ready to go crazy for these fabulous favorites that add traditional flavor to the holidays. Besides their terrific taste, they pack a real health-smart wallop, and a whole host of other feel-good benefits, too! Like:

 

·        Women who drink cranberry juice are far less likely to have a urinary tract infection.

·        Cranberries are rich in quercetin, a natural antihistamine that can help cut down on the sneezing that comes with airborne allergens.

·        The ellagic acid found in cranberries is a colon cancer fighter.

Cranberries can be enjoyed fresh, frozen, dried, or as juice and sauce. When selecting fresh or frozen berries, remember—the darker the color, the greater the amount of antioxidants they contain. Store ‘em in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze them for use all year long. Just rinse ‘em before use, and enjoy!

And don’t let leftover cranberries or sauce go to waste. Spread a little of the sauce on your turkey. Try it on pork chops and chicken, too. Or cook up a batch of wild rice, and toss in some chopped celery, chopped dried apricots, and cranberries.

Here’s wishing a happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!