Cranberries are a rich source of antioxidants, and the Organic Cranberry Powder from Source Of Nature is no exception. The powder has high levels of antioxidants, making it a perfect addition to any diet. Antioxidants help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease, by combating free radicals in the body. Cranberry juice might not be as popular as orange or apple juice, but it’s a delicious beverage with many health benefits. Some people drink it to help prevent urinary tract infections. While this is one of the most common reasons why people drink it, cranberry juice offers several other health benefits. Nutrition Information The authors of the study caution that more research is needed, but argue that cranberries might be a useful method of treating or preventing food-borne illness. 6. Supporting post-menopausal health

Seriously–the lowest content of the natural variety that I found was a whopping 27 grams in a glass!Plus, the juice wasn’t organic and if you are familiar with pesticide contents of produce, berries are typically pretty high and the juice was sweetened with apples and other berries, all of which are sprayed with quite a few toxins that I would rather not be eating. This truly might be a concern. Apparently, no slow cookers have tested definitely for being lead free and since cranberries are acidic, any lead present might leach into your juice. Using this method is up to your discretion, of course. What Can You Do with Leftover Cranberry Mash? Caillet, S., Côté, J., Doyon, G., Sylvain, J., & Lacroix, M. (2011, June). Antioxidant and antiradical properties of cranberry juice and extracts [Abstract]. Food Research International, 44(5), 1408–1413 Srinivas, N. R. (2013, June 20). Cranberry juice ingestion and clinical drug-drug interaction potentials; Review of case studies and perspectives. Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 16(2), 289–303 Another 2011 study found that cranberry juice could improve health in people with coronary artery disease. Mean carotid-femoral artery pulse wave velocity, which is a way to measure the stiffness of arteries, was reduced among the people in the study who drank a laboratory preparation of double-strength cranberry juice. 3. Treating or preventing urinary tract infection (UTI)

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But, since cranberries are naturally low in carbs, this Homemade Sugar-free Cranberry Juice is keto-friendly, and it’s paleo-friendly too.

For a more fibrous juice: if you don’t mind a pulp juice, you could transfer the juice and some (or all) of the cooked cranberries to a blender. Blitz into a pulpy juice, then enjoy. Extra fiber for you means extra gut-healthy benefits! Cranberries offer many health benefits, they feature a low Glycemic Index (GI) of 45, contain ~12.2g of carbs per 100g of fruits, and as such, have a very low Glycemic Load (GL) for smaller servings, for example, they have GL of only 3 for 50g of cranberries.If you’re not familiar with canning, I’d suggest you read my beginners guide to water bath canning before you get started. Depending on the strength of your stove top burner and the size of your cranberries, you may need a little more or less time for the sauce to finish cooking. We grow our own cranberries, but if you’re buying them from the store they usually come in 12 oz bags. You’ll need 4 bags (12 oz each) to make 3 lbs of cranberries.

The risk of heart problems increases after menopause compared to the risk in all other groups of people of the same age. Then do one more extraction with 1 quart of water, simmer again for 5 minutes. Strain one last time.Cranberry juice typically has 1 syn for a cup, but this can change according to the brand that you choose and how much sugar the juice has, still, this makes it an excellent choice for a low syn juice. Compare brands: When comparing different brands, look for ones that offer a high concentration of cranberry juice and have minimal added ingredients. Contains anti-inflammatory properties and polyphenols that can also improve heart health and digestive health. Su, X., Howell, A. B., & D'Souza, D. H. (2010, June). The effect of cranberry juice and cranberry proanthocyanidins on the infectivity of human enteric viral surrogates [Abstract]. Food Microbiology, 27(4), 535–540 Breakfast: dollop your cranberry sauce over pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, biscuits, or English muffins for a festive refined sugar-free jam. This would also be excellent with some vegan cream cheese on a bagel or toast!