Cranberry Health Benefits
Antioxidants are a great added benefit of healthy eating - and cranberries are the perfect natural source!
“Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against free radicals, which may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food or when you’re exposed to tobacco smoke or radiation.” (Source: Mayo Clinic)
Naturally occurring antioxidants include flavonoids, which are found in cranberries. These flavonoids can have “antimicrobial benefits that are evident in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal (GI) tract and urinary tract.” (Source: Cranberry Institute)
“Cranberry juice is an excellent source of antioxidant vitamins C and E. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of antioxidant vitamins may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. However, FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.” (Source: US Cranberries)