Cranberries!

I was making these berries last night - loving the color, the smell was awesome and when it was done (such a quick recipe and EASY) the flavor was unbelievable! Just wanted to share the recipe and then I received the John Douillard newsletter that gives us all the benefits of eating them! You can scan down below to find the information on all the benefits of cranberries.

Cranberry Sauce
1 Cup of fresh cranberries
1 Cup of water
1/2 cup sugar (use natural cane sugar if you can)
variety of extras: cinnamon (I used 1 t), nutmeg (I used 1/2 t), orange zest, blueberries (I used what I had in the freezer ... 1/2 cup), and some pecans. You can get creative and try whatever you think might work as well.

Boil the water with sugar - dissolve. Add cranberries and bring back to boil. Simmer for about 10 mins or until you the popping is done and the cranberries are tender. Add the extras and simmer until well blended. Remove from heat and cool down in refrigerator (although I put mine out on the deck because I wanted them cooled fast!).

Enjoy these flavor bursting, nutritionally packed berries with your turkey dinner this year!
Krista

"1 - Urinary Tract Support. How do cranberries protect against UTI's? The most common cause of UTI's is a virulent bacterium called e-coli. Studies show that cranberries may protect against e-coli adhering to the urinary tract wall and thus decreasing the risk and virulence of the infection(1).

2 - Gatrointestinal Protection. It turns out cranberries may protect your gut, too. They have the same anti-adhering effect on another dangerous bacterium that is linked to gastric cancer and ulcers: H Pylori. H Pylori may also be a major cause of heartburn and indigestion in America. It thrives in the stomach, particularly when the digestive acids are low. Due to their acidic nature and high concentration of proanthocyanidins (PACs), cranberries both boost the digestive fire and inhibit the adherence of H Pylori to the stomach wall, thus protecting against H Pylori-related peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, and acid indigestion(2).

3 - Heart Health. Numerous studies suggest that cranberries may contribute to the reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as lowering blood pressure (3).

4 - Cholesterol. Evidence also suggests that the polyphenols, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid in cranberries may reduce LDL oxidation, cholesterol, platelet clumping, and inflammation.

5 - Immunity. According to Ayurveda, cranberries are the lymph-movers of the winter. The lymphatic system drains every cell and transports the immune system. Not surprising that cranberries have such a global effect on the body's wellbeing: better lymph drainage equals better health!

Did I mention cranberries also:

6 - strengthen the gums, 7 - protect the prostate, and 8 - help to curb the common cold!

Most of us don't think of the holiday season as promoting our health very much. So this Thanksgiving, and throughout the winter, don't skimp on the cranberries!"