| My favorite juice also happens to be one of the | | | | over all health as well as deal with some specific |
| healthiest juices you can drink: cranberry juice. You | | | | issues. |
| may have heard wonderful things about cranberry | | | | One of the most widely known benefits of drinking |
| juice. However, the truth of the matter is that | | | | cranberry juice is that it can help to maintain healthy |
| cranberry juice is deliciously healthy for you. It is high | | | | urinary tract functions and fight infections in the |
| in antioxidants, which are fabulous at fighting off | | | | urinary tract. It is very effective against kidney and |
| infections. Therefore, the thinking behind that is that | | | | bladder infections as well. This is due in part to the |
| you, hopefully, shouldn't be getting sick as often as | | | | property of cranberry juice that actively prohibits |
| other people who don't really eat or drink healthy. | | | | certain bacteria from attaching to the urethra and |
| Additionally, cranberry juice is a killer...of infections | | | | bladder so that it can be flushed out of the system. |
| that is. Many people who are prone to getting (or | | | | But this is not the only great health benefit from |
| who have been diagnosed with) urinary tract | | | | drinking cranberry juice. |
| infections are often advised right off the bat to drink | | | | The polyphenol antioxidants, which are a type of |
| cranberry juice because in the past, cranberry juice | | | | photochemical found in cranberries, is believed to |
| has been shown to be extremely effective in | | | | have anti-cancer properties and to have positive |
| combating infections. Cranberry juice is also high in | | | | effects on the cardiovascular system. The high level |
| vitamin C, which is one of the major reasons it is so | | | | or organic acids found in cranberries also emulsifies |
| good at fighting off infections. Some people don't | | | | fat deposits and the levels of vitamin C and other |
| particularly care for the taste of cranberry juice, | | | | properties is a great boost for the immune system. |
| arguing that it is too tart. However, if you go to your | | | | Some studies also indicate that cranberry juice can |
| local supermarket, you'll find that there are a variety | | | | help improve respiratory infections and have an |
| of cranberry juice blends. For example, there is | | | | effect on the bacteria that causes about 40% of |
| cranberry apple juice, cranberry raspberry juice, | | | | middle ear infections. |
| cranberry grape juice and a host of other choices. | | | | So with all of the great health benefits, maybe there |
| We are all familiar with the delightful little red | | | | should be some cranberry juice in your fridge. And |
| cranberries that are a tradition around holiday tables, | | | | don't worry, if the taste is a bit to bitter for you, it |
| but perhaps cranberries, and more specifically | | | | can be mixed with other juices, such as apple, |
| cranberry juice, should be on the menu more often. | | | | raspberry, or orange juice to sweeten it up a bit. So |
| The range of health boosting properties found in | | | | grab a glass and enjoy; it's good for you after all! |
| cranberries can have quite a positive impact on your | | | | |