Miracle Berry - Useful Properties Of Cranberries

Cranberries are a rich source of vitamin C (it contains many times more than citrus fruits), which is necessary for strengthening immunity and preventing colds. The active substances in cranberries have an antiseptic effect and effectively protect the body from viruses and pathogenic bacteria.

However, the beneficial properties of the berry do not end there. B vitamins in cranberries strengthen the nervous system, improve concentration and memory, and vitamin K is involved in the prevention of heart disease, strengthens the walls of blood vessels and prevents their calcification. Cranberries are also rich in vitamin PP (better known as niacin) - it is necessary for the release of energy from carbohydrates and fats, for protein metabolism. Nicotinic acid has a beneficial effect on the nervous and cardiovascular systems, maintains healthy skin, intestinal and oral mucosa, participates in ensuring normal vision, improves blood circulation and normalizes blood pressure.

Cranberries can also help maintain beauty and youth. Due to the high content of vitamin C, fruit acids and tannins, the berry provides reliable protection against free radical damage, prevents the development of inflammatory reactions, slows down the aging process, prevents the appearance of wrinkles and protects the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.

The advantage of cranberries over other berries is that they do not lose their beneficial properties over time. Due to the high content of natural preservatives (especially benzoic acid), all vitamins and trace elements are preserved both when frozen and when the berry is dried.

Experts recommend preparing cranberry fruit drinks, adding fresh or dried berries to salads, cereals and baked goods. You can also make cranberry sauce for meat and fish - they will add a pleasant sourness to any dish and provide the body with everything it needs.