Packed with antioxidants, cranberries sure are the go-to cure for many an infection and disease. These ruby-red colored berries are quite sour and bitter in taste due to the presence of tannins (antioxidant).
These berries have been very popular since centuries for being a natural treatment for urinary tract infections (UTI) as the high content of antioxidants can reduce the amount of bacteria in the bladder thus providing instant relief in most cases.
Presence of polyphenolic compounds within the fruit have been proved to reduce chances of cancerous tumors. Yet again, the flavonoids in it assist in cardiovascular health while the proanthocyanidins inhibits the harmful bacteria from clinging to teeth.
Furthermore, it helps in eliminating respiratory infections, kidney stones and peptic ulcers, along with strengthening bones and teeth.
Cranberries can be eaten raw but owing to their sour and bitter taste, they are usually cooked and sweetened to reduce their tartness.
One of the simple cranberry recipes - Cranberry Juice !
- 500gms Cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 liter Water
- Sugar, as per taste
- Cinnamon, optional
- Nutmeg, optional
- Wash the berries.
- Boil water in a pot. Add the berries as soon as the water starts boiling.
- Lower the flame and simmer until the cranberries skin starts popping. Switch off heat source.
- Add sugar, cinnamon and/or nutmeg and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes.
- Strain through a cheesecloth/ strainer.
- Further blend the remaining pulp. Strain to remove any skin. Add to the previously strained batch.
- Enjoy it warm or refrigerate for a chilled glass of cranberry juice.
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