Cranberry is a small red peat berry that grows on dwarf evergreen shrubs in the northern latitudes of Russia. It is a real storehouse of valuable minerals, trace elements, acids and vitamins. Since ancient times, it has been actively used in folk medicine.
Cranberries are a cocktail of six organic acids. And such a unique acid as benzoic acid is a natural preservative that keeps berries fresh for up to 9 months. The pectins contained in cranberries neutralize destructive heavy metals in the human body.
The benefits of cranberry juice
The benefits of cranberry juice in the treatment of urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and gynecological diseases cannot be overestimated. The acids of the berry change the urine environment, which prevents the growth of bacteria in the bladder, helps to destroy and prevent the formation of stones. Morse enhances the effect of antibiotics and helps fight the microorganisms that cause pyelonephritis.
The treatment of stomach ulcers is facilitated not only by fruit drink, but also by cranberry juice. Drinks kill the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, which damages the stomach lining and causes painful ulcer attacks.
The drink is good in the fight against respiratory infections: otitis media, tonsillitis, laryngitis. It neutralizes bacteria that can cause disease.
Polyphenols, found in excess in cranberries, strengthen the heart muscle, normalize cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of strokes, heart attacks and atherosclerosis.
Cranberry juice can be used for oral hygiene. It fights germs effectively. Therefore, just one glass of drink a day will be an excellent prevention of tooth decay and gum disease.
In addition to all of the above, cranberry juice contributes to the destruction of breast cancer cells, slows down the aging process, helps in the fight against excess weight, strengthens bones and prevents osteoporosis, improves skin condition and reduces cellulite, has a slight analgesic and antipyretic effect.
It is recommended for therapeutic purposes and for general strengthening of the body to drink 2-3 glasses of freshly prepared fruit drink for adults every day, and 1-2 glasses for children. However, the finished product distributed in stores is a completely useless drink.
How to make cranberry juice
Rinse 150 g fresh or thawed berries and mash them with a crush in a non-oxidizing bowl. From the resulting puree through cheesecloth, squeeze the juice into a glass container. Place the cranberry cake in an enamel pan, pour 600 ml of water and put on fire. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and strain. Add half a glass of sugar or 3 tablespoons of honey to the hot broth and mix well. After cooling, add the freshly squeezed juice. A delicious and healthy drink is ready! Its daily inclusion in the diet will bring invaluable health benefits and strengthen immunity in the autumn-spring period, when many chronic diseases may worsen.
