Cranberries are not only reserved for cranberry sauce on Thanksgiving. You can impart the sweet-tart cranberry flavor into myriad recipes! From snacks and appetizers to entrees, desserts, and more, cranberries find their way into unique fall and winter favorites. Since they are only available for a short while, get your hands on them to make some of the recipes in this article.

Cranberries primarily consist of carbs and fiber, but they are also 90% water. They are some of the best sources of antioxidants, which work to fight free radicals. The most common health benefit associated with cranberries is the fact that they may help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). A-type proanthocyanidins prevent the binding of E. coli in the bladder, a common first step in getting an infection. If you usually develop UTIs, you may want to incorporate fresh cranberries, or fresh cranberry juice, into your diet. This is an excellent proactive approach to living a healthier lifestyle. 

The same A-type proanthocyanidins, which only exist in cranberries, that reduce the risk of UTIs also reduce bad bacteria in the gut. More research is necessary, but preliminary research shows that cranberries promote optimal digestive health. Lastly, and then we will provide you with the recipes, the certain antioxidant compounds in cranberries may exhibit anti-cancer properties. Needless to say, cranberries are superfoods that deserve a featured spot in your diet. 

Cranberry Persimmon Pomegranate Smoothie

Embrace some of fall’s most nutritionally diverse ingredients when you enjoy this refreshing cranberry persimmon pomegranate smoothie.

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Cranberry Orange Vitamin C Smoothie

Not only is this a tangy, refreshing, and tasty creation, but it also packs a healthy dose of vitamin C, antioxidants, and other minerals.

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Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites

These quick and easy-to-make energy bites are packed with great flavor and a ton of nutrients. The best part is you don’t have to bake them!

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Healthy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

This cranberry sauce is free of refined sugars and uses fresh cranberries! It’s citrusy, rich, vibrant and incredibly delicious.

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Spicy Cranberry Hummus

What are you making for your holiday meal? If you need a seasonal appetizer to start the meal off right, this cranberry hummus is the ticket!

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Red Cabbage And Carrot Cranberry Slaw

Delicious and easy to make, this red cabbage and carrot slaw contains dried cranberries, walnuts, and shredded apples.

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Cranberry, Apple, And Brussels Sprout Salad

A shaved Brussels sprout salad made with dried cranberries, apple, walnuts, and pomegranate salad embraces the best fall produce items.

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Kale Salad With Almonds, Cranberries, And Apples

Boost your nutrient intake by enjoying this raw vegan kale salad that’s perfectly balanced with apples, cranberries, and a tart vinaigrette.

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Butternut Squash And Cranberry Quinoa Salad

This salad combines some of fall’s tastiest flavors in one healthy bowl. The balsamic vinaigrette really elevates the butternut squash.

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Dried cranberries make for an excellent snack. Unfortunately, the dried cranberries that you find in stores almost always contain lots of refined sugars, unhealthy oils, and preservatives. These types of dried cranberries are common in salads, trail mixes, and dried fruit medleys. We advise you to avoid these sugary treats and buy some fresh cranberries to dehydrate instead. Plus, nothing quite indicates the holiday season like fresh cranberries, which are only available in stores for about two months.

These dehydrated cranberries may not taste as sweet as the packaged ones you are used to; rather, they offer a more complex and slightly tarter flavor. Plus, you get the benefits of enjoying fresh cranberries in their dehydrated state. Cranberries are some of the richest sources of antioxidants and provide lots of fiber and vitamin C as well. Regarding their antioxidant profile, cranberries provide the following:

• Peonidin: This antioxidant is responsible for the rich red color of cranberries and some of their health benefits. According to researchers, cranberries are one of the richest dietary sources of peonidin.
• Quercetin: This is the most prevalent antioxidant polyphenol in cranberries. Studies suggest that cranberries are one of the primary fruit sources of this antioxidant compound.
• Ursolic acid: Ursolic acid, a triterpene compound, is concentrated in the skin of cranberries. It is a common ingredient in many traditional herbal medicines and exhibits powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
• Myricetin: This is a natural bioflavonoid that offers antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-mutagenic properties. It may have therapeutic potential for people with cardiovascular diseases.

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People usually occupy one of two camps regarding cranberry sauce: they either love it or hate it. There isn’t a middle ground about this classic holiday condiment. An argument could be made that the people who do not like cranberry sauce have a distaste for the jelly stuff that comes in a can. Maybe they just have not tasted a condiment as delectable as this homemade cranberry sauce, which utilizes fresh cranberries.

As with anything homemade, you get to choose the ingredients. Because it is made with fresh ingredients, it has a much shorter shelf life than canned cranberry sauce. This sauce will keep fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for at least one week. You can also freeze it for up to three months. This paleo cranberry sauce is the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and tartness. Some people want to know if they should enjoy this sauce warm or cold. You want to know the best way to enjoy it? The way you like it is the best way for you to enjoy this condiment. That rule applies to most culinary creations, if we’re being honest.

The great thing about fresh cranberries is that they contain a lot of insoluble fiber, which passes through your nearly intact. Cranberries also offer soluble fiber, lots of vitamin C, manganese, vitamin E, copper, and vitamin K1. They also happen to be rich in bioactive plant compounds, specifically flavonol polyphenols. Some of these compounds include quercetin, peonidin, ursolic acid, myricetin, and A-type proanthocyanidins. You can learn more about the health benefits of cranberries by clicking here. For now, let’s enjoy some cranberry sauce!

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These days, there is so much information about various diets benefitting specific organs or systems in the body. Researchers note that the Mediterranean diet promotes longevity and helps reduce inflammation. The DASH diet helps to optimize heart function, while the keto diet puts the body in a state of ketosis to help use fat for energy, which ultimately promotes weight loss. 

If you are trying to adopt dietary habits that promote brain health, the MIND diet may be right for you. A new study, however, states that you can adopt small changes to encourage better brain function. How do you do that? Start by consuming half of a serving of flavonoid-rich foods every day. Sounds simple, right? Continue reading to learn more. 

What Are Flavonoids?

Flavonoids are antioxidant compounds in colorful, plant-based foods, such as oranges, bell peppers, apples, blueberries, strawberries, leafy greens, carrots, and more. Researchers point out the mounting evidence that suggests flavonoids are crucial compounds that may protect the brain as you get older. The results from different studies excite researchers because simple diet changes may prevent cognitive decline. 

How Do Flavonoids Support The Brain?

At Harvard University, researchers observed about 50,000 women with an average age of 48 years old. They also looked at upwards of 27,000 men with an average age of 51. Over the course of the 20-year study, participants answered different survey questions about their food intake. That data was used to determine how many and which flavonoids the participants consumed on a daily basis. 

Researchers also asked the participants to evaluate their cognitive abilities twice over the course of the entire study. This was to observe how their brain function and memory changed over time. At the end of the study, researchers noted that people who ate half a serving of flavonoid-rich foods every day experienced a 20% lower risk of cognitive decline. Of the flavonoids that participants ate, flavones and anthocyanin offer the most protective properties. They were able to lower cognitive decline by 38% and 24%, respectively. Flavones are found in most yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, while anthocyanin exists in blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, and cherries. 

How To Add More Flavonoids To Your Diet

“Flavonoid” may seem like an unfamiliar word, but you already consume this antioxidant if you consume fruits and vegetables. The participants in the study who experienced the best cognitive function at an average of half a serving of orange foods, celery, peppers, grapefruit, apples, and pears. There are other phytochemicals in those foods that also assist flavonoids in their brain-support efforts. Flavones and anthocyanins, as mentioned in the previous paragraph, seemed to promote long-term brain health, though. 

You can snack on these flavonoid-rich fruits and vegetables and you can also include a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet. The more colorful your diet is, the better, so long as you aren’t consuming artificially-colored packaged foods. Those foods will harm your brain, not help it! 

You might want to know when you should start eating for a healthier brain. New habits can seem overwhelming to start, but it’s never too early and never too late. Start enjoying your flavonoid-rich foods today for a healthier tomorrow! Boost your brain health with diet today!

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Sometimes, folks, we have to make salads a little heartier and less cleanse-approved. That’s exactly what we’ve done for this roasted chickpea fall salad. Besides the stunning and vibrant colors, this salad offers a variety of textures from the kale, pumpkin seeds, pomegranates, and roasted chickpeas. Top it with creamy avocado and chewy dried cranberries and this salad is next level. It is perfect as a vegan entree or festive fall side dish. It is fully of autumnal flavors that everyone will want more of after the first bite.

The great thing about a hearty salad like this is that they hold up for several hours, making it a great potluck salad. Kale is very sturdy, but make sure to chop it finely to help break down the fibrous texture. Additionally, remove the thick kale stems, or you’ll end up with bitter bites in every forkful of salad. If you prefer arugula or cabbage, then you can use those greens instead. With your base prepped, you can build your salad with the other featured ingredients. You’ll have to roast the chickpeas first, but if you are short on time, you can cook them in the pan. Just make sure to season them liberally, because that way they end up tasting like croutons, only more delicious.

There are a lot of savory flavors in this fall salad, but the pomegranates and dried cranberries offer freshness and tartness. Pomegranates also offer lots of antioxidants, which work to fight free radicals in the body. The subtle tartness of the pomegranate arils go great with the apple cider vinaigrette, which brings a little life and vibrance to the creamy avocado cubes. You also have the freedom add walnuts if you want, but the pumpkin seeds offer healthy fats, texture, and protein.

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You won’t believe how much better this homemade cranberry juice is than the store bought varieties until you try it for yourself. You can adjust the sweetness to make this the beverage the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Plus, you get to utilize fresh cranberries, which most people avoid when they are in season. That is a sad reality because cranberries have a very limited season, usually from mid-September to late-November or early-December. The point is that you have about two months to use these flavor and nutrient bombs, so get them while the gettin’s good.

There are different types of bottle cranberry juice. The best variety to purchase is the 100% pure cranberry juice, which does not contain added sugars or preservatives. That juice only contains cranberries and the natural sugars in them. Cranberry juice cocktail, for example, can contain nearly 30 grams of sugar in an eight-ounce serving. That doesn’t include the other preservatives and chemicals that that juice cocktail contains.

Fortunately for you, you can avoid all of that if you just make your own cranberry juice. Unlike a traditional juice recipe, this juice comes together with the aid of your blender. First, you will blend the cranberries and water until smooth. Once you do that, pour the blended cranberry mixture through a cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve and strain it into a bowl. Make sure to squeeze all the pulp to get as much liquid out as possible. Once you do that, add that strained liquid back to the blender withe the remaining ingredients, blend, and then serve over ice when ready.

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A happy life is a healthy life. Feeding your body foods that provide optimal nourishment to encourage the optimal function of all systems and organs is truly a gift. When you eat the right foods, you feel a whole lot better. That doesn’t mean you cannot cheat a little here and there and indulge in some unhealthy options. If you find that you have been eating a little unhealthier, though, switch it up and make yourself a refreshing raw salad like this kale cranberry almond salad. It contains fiber, protein, magnesium, vitamin C, antioxidants, and other beneficial vitamins and minerals.

Kale is a superfood, but it’s not the only ingredient that brings a super nutritional profile to this salad. As the other leafy green base, you have romaine lettuce, which is an excellent source of vitamin K, folate, beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium, and potassium. The avocado also provides magnesium and potassium, in addition to healthy fats, folate, fiber, and more. Along with their low sodium levels, avocados do not contain any cholesterol, making them great heart-healthy foods.

When you enjoy this kale salad, not only will you feel good about yourself, but you’ll also get to enjoy varying textures and flavors. Although the kale can be slightly bitter, you don’t taste it because the dried cranberries offer sweetness and almonds provide nuttiness. Avocados don’t offer specific flavor, but they do offer a textural difference from all the crunch in this salad. Finally, you get the zesty dressing that also provides some creaminess, thanks to the tahini.

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This salad has so many superfoods in it, you may just develop some super body capabilities, for example, better digestion, more energy, and a stronger immune system!

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Crackers only come in boxes right? Wrong. While most of you are familiar with boxed crackers, they don’t always have to come out of one. You can easily make, and even improve upon, the humble cracker in a much healthier way. These rosemary coastal crackers, for example, are the perfect blend of savory, sweet, and salty. Each bite is more enjoyable than the next and we can confidently say that there’s no way you can enjoy one at a time. If you limit yourself to a single cracker, we need to contact you about your self-control because we need lessons.

Some crackers require dips, spreads, or toppings to enhance the flavor. With these crackers, you don’t need any of those flavor enhancers. All of the flavor is directly in the cracker. The dried cranberries (free of preservatives and added sugars) complement the herbaceous rosemary and nutty almonds and walnuts. Just make sure to chop up the dried cranberries before adding them to the food processor with the other ingredients. The food processor does a great job, but don’t trust it to chop up the cranberries along with all of the other ingredients.

This recipe has something that you probably don’t see too often: almond pulp. What is this strange ingredient and is it raw vegan? Almond pulp is the byproduct of almond milk. Save the pulp that results after you pour the almond milk through a fine mesh strainer, nut milk bag, or cheesecloth. You don’t have to throw that away because it is valuable! Finally, this is a time-consuming recipe because it take about 16 hours to dehydrate. Make it at night and it’ll be ready in the morning!

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Because fresh cranberries have a limited window of availability, we encourage you to use them any which way you can. Add them to smoothies, salads, roasted vegetable medleys, sauces, or this vinaigrette recipe. This dressing is highly versatile and works great with savory, sweet, and tangy flavors because it exhibits a tart, warming flavor profile.

This dressing calls for whole, fresh cranberries and ginger root, making it rich, creamy, and a little tart and spicy. Not to mention, the vibrant pink color is enchanting to look at. It really pops when you drizzle it over a kale, pomegranate, and apple salad. The dark green of the kale leaves and this reddish-pink dressing is like Christmas in a bowl, only with less pumpkin spice and fattening ingredients! And we know that fresh cranberries are naturally tart, but the maple syrup helps to tame that tang. If you don’t have grade A maple syrup, you can use raw agave nectar.

This cranberry vinaigrette has a slightly grainy texture, due to the blending of fresh ingredients. If you prefer a dressing with a less grainy consistency, you can pour this dressing through a fine mesh sieve or strainer to strain some of the pulp. That extra step will yield a smoother dressing, but this is based on preference. This vinaigrette is truly great on everything, but it complements bolder leafy greens like kale, arugula, red leaf lettuce, and butter lettuce.

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