Good time to add a berry healthy ingredient

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Good time to add a berry healthy ingredient You may have enjoyed a serving of cranberry sauce with your traditional turkey over the festive period. But there’s good reason to keep these super juicy fruits on the menu… Immune health Cranberries could help us keep coughs and colds at bay, according to nutritionist Keri Filtness. “Cranberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, which can contribute to the normal function of the immune system.” Bladder health Cranberries have been used for centuries by Native Americans to treat urinary tract infections. Heart health Containing high levels of antioxidant flavonoids and polyphenols, cranberries can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, which is caused by ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol silting up arteries, reducing blood flow which leads to angina and heart attacks. Memory and mental health Diets rich in foods with high levels of antioxidants and other phytonutrients could protect against chronic age-related afflictions, such as loss of memory and mental acuity. Skin health The antioxidant proanthocyanidins is thought to support the production, and reduce the breakdown, of collagen, which may have an effect on skin elasticity and strength. Read the original story at: Good time to add a berry healthy ingredient