Nutritional Benefit of Cranberries:

According to article on “Medical News Today”, Cranberries,

1. Historically treat bladder and kidney disease. Historically, Native Americans used cranberries as a treatment for bladder and kidney diseases.

2. It was used to treat poor appetite, stomach complaints, blood disorder and scurvy. Early settlers from England used them to treat poor appetite, stomach complaints, blood disorders, and scurvy.

3. Manage Urinary Tract Infections. Cranberries played a role in traditional treatments for Urinary Tract Infections.

4. Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Some evidence suggests that the polyphenols contained in cranberries may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

5. Slow cancer progression. A 2016 review of 34 preclinical studies revealed that cranberries or compounds in cranberries had several beneficial effects on cancer cells in test tubes.

6. Enhance oral health. The PACs contained in cranberries may also benefit oral health. They do this by preventing bacteria from binding to the surface of teeth.