{"id":133,"date":"2008-10-20T14:18:18","date_gmt":"2008-10-20T14:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drterikelley.com\/wp\/?p=133"},"modified":"2010-01-15T14:20:32","modified_gmt":"2010-01-15T14:20:32","slug":"enjoy-cranberries-all-year-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tractsinc.com\/wellness\/enjoy-cranberries-all-year-long\/","title":{"rendered":"ENJOY CRANBERRIES ALL YEAR LONG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Along with all the beautiful colors of fall come an abundance of cranberries, which peak from October through December.\u00a0When cranberries are mentioned, people generally think of them appearing on the Thanksgiving table or fighting urinary tract infections.\u00a0 In reality, the benefits of cranberries should be discovered all year long.<\/p>\n

At bare minimum, cranberries are high in Vitamins C and K, fiber, and manganese.\u00a0 Because of these properties, cranberries give a natural boost to the immune system and contain compounds that fight off bacteria and viruses.\u00a0 These same compounds are toxic to cancer cells.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cranberries contain properties that might prohibit the adherence of E. Coli bacteria from the urinary tract, reducing the occurrence of urinary tract infections.\u00a0 The bacterium connected with the formation of ulcers and gastrointestinal distresses, H. pylori, finds a strong enemy in cranberries.\u00a0 Also, they fight off oral bacteria, which lead to cavities and periodontal disease.<\/p>\n

Cranberries are beneficial for the cardiovascular system as well.\u00a0 They can both lower LDL, the \u201clousy\u201d cholesterol levels, and increase HDL, the \u201chealthy\u201d cholesterol levels.\u00a0 Cranberries aid in proper blood vessel function and protect against heart attacks in individuals with existing atherosclerosis.<\/p>\n

Stored properly, cranberries can last in the refrigerator for up to two months.\u00a0 Fresh cranberries can be frozen for up to a year.<\/p>\n

Cranberry juice can be enjoyed when fresh cranberries are no longer available.\u00a0 Cranberry juice is best in a concentrated, unsweetened form, as most commercially prepared juices contain very little juice and high amounts of sugar.<\/p>\n

Stevia, a naturally sweet dried herb, can be used to sweeten cranberry juice.\u00a0 Cranberry juice can also be mixed with other naturally sweet juices like apples.<\/p>\n

For more interesting facts on cranberries: http:\/\/www.whfoods.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

THREE CHEERS FOR:\u00a0 BURT\u2019S BEES LIP BALMS<\/h2>\n

Given all the synthetic ingredients found in lip care products like artificial flavor and colors, petroleum-based ingredients, and even lead, it\u2019s no wonder consumers are looking for truly natural lip products.\u00a0 Many are turning to Burt\u2019s Bees for balms,\u00a0\u00a0 shimmers, and glosses and are discovering the beauty of natural ingredients as well as healthier lips.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While Burt\u2019s Bees uses beeswax, they believe in minding their own beeswax and cultivating only during the normal production cycle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Check out Burt\u2019s Bees at your local nutritional store, at http:\/\/www.burtsbees.com\/<\/a>, or at http:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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