Cranberries

Cranberries are not just a pretty fruit but a nutrient powerhouse.  As a functional food cranberries are packed with antioxidants and health promoting properties.

It is widely known that cranberries help prevent urinary tract infection.  This is accomplished by preventing bacteria from sticking to the lining of the urinary tract.  More recently it has been discovered that the same properties help reduce bacterial adhesion to teeth, thus reducing the formation of dental plaque. 

Recent studies have also revealed that compounds in cranberries stop certain disease-causing bacteria from sticking to the stomach lining, thus helping to prevent ulcers.

Fruits and vegetables are excellent foods for good health.  They contain disease-fighting antioxidant phenols.  In a study of 20 commonly eaten fruits cranberries contained significantly more phenols than any other fruit measured.