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Berry Good News about Cranberries

Posted June 25, 2008 at 09:00 AM by Martha Jones

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating

The following article is written by Lisa Marie Mercer The colorful cranberry is synonymous with holiday happiness. This festive fruit has some interesting folklore surrounding its name. The…

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Cranberry Products for Preventing UTI’s – What do Studies Say?

Posted March 15, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Kathleen Blanchard

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Her News

Conventional wisdom says you should drink cranberry juice for the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections. Have you wondered if it’s actually true? I have to agree with singer/songwriter Steve Albini who said: “Doubt the conventional wisdom unless you can…

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Food of the Week [Part II]: Cranberries

Posted November 4, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism

Yesterday we brought you a delicious chutney recipe to serve as a holiday season side dish - featuring the food of the week, cranberries. These berries are a potent source of antioxidants, and the perfect food for women prone to urinary…

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Food of the Week [Part I]: Cranberry Cravings

Posted November 3, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism

This tart red fruit (a cousin of the blueberry) makes its appearance on grocery shelves in the next few weeks, just in time for the holidays. But cranberries are good for more than just a Thanksgiving side dish, and pack more antioxidants…

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