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Cranberry juice was first made
by American settlers in 1683. It is a love it or hate it beverage.
For those who like it, it has a number of health benefits. Let
me share some of those.
Emulsifies Fat.
This is for all of you that have some excess fat to lose. According
to Nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S., Cranberry
juice contains high levels of organic acids, which have an emulsifying
effect upon fat deposits. She generally suggests it along with
some flax seed or flax seed oil.
Urinary infections
When it comes to urinary tract infections caused by a strain
of E coli bacteria, cranberry juice compounds may help. Some
of the compounds in the juice block the bacteria from sticking
to the cells in the body, so that the body can more easily flush
the bacteria out.
Respiratory Infections
Study results in 2002 suggest that cranberry juice may inhibit
a type of bacteria that is a common cause of ear and respiratory
infections in children. This is according to researchers at the
annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
In this study it was found that cranberry juice can inhibit certain
strains of Haemophilus influenzae, a type of bacteria found in
the nose and throat of 75% of healthy children and adults. The
bacteria can also cause infections, and may be responsible for
up to 40% of bacterially-derived middle ear infections.
In this study, the researchers found that the juice could prevent
certain strains of the bacteria from sticking to red blood cells
or mouth cells, a step that can allow the bacteria to linger
in the body. It seemed that the juice inhibited the bacteria's
pili, the hair-like structures that allow them to adhere to surfaces.
The juice had no effect on strains of Haemophilus influenzae
that lacked pili.
While the results took place in test tubes, this certainly would
be something to keep in mind for children and adults who get
throat and ear infections.
Don't over do the juice!
I do want to warn you that excessive consumption of juices. Drinking
too much fruit juice can contribute to obesity, the development
of cavities (dental caries), diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal
problems, such as excessive gas, bloating and abdominal pain.
Children especially, as their bodies are smaller for the amount
of juice ingested.
Recipe
Consider this more of a medicinal drink than a beverage, and
you will do fine. Probably 3 cups a day for an adult, and a half
cup 3 times a day for a child, until symptoms abate.
1 tea bag of Green Tea or Chai Green Tea
(Chia green tea contains ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg,
and clove along with green tea)
2 cups unsweetened Cranberry Juice
Bring one pint of water to a rolling boil. Insert your tea bag
and steep 3 to 6 minutes. Pour into a one quart container. Add
two cups of unsweetened Cranberry Juice. Store in the refrigerator
and use within three days.
You can drink this cold or warm it up and drink. If you have
used regular green tea you can add a very small pinch of any
of the spices mentioned above that is in the Chia tea, for more
flavor.
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