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Cranberries are native to North America. Their formal name is Vaccinium macrocarpon, also known as healthful food, due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content. They are often referred to as a "super food." Half a cup of cranberries contains only 25 calories. The disease-fighting antioxidants found in cranberries outrank many other fruits and vegetables, including strawberries, spinach, broccoli and red grapes. This amazing fruit, which is sold fresh, frozen and dried, is commonly used in products like juices, sauces, jellies, baked goods and teas. Antioxidants and phytonutrients in cranberries, such as oligomeric proanthocyanidins, anthocyanidin flavonoids (which give them their bright red color), cyanidin, peonidin, and quercetin, have unique health-impacting attributes. (Scientists say it's possible that the anthocyanidin strength in cranberries is increased when they're water-harvested, due to the amount of natural sunlight they're exposed to.) Some cont...

The acai berry is one of the healthiest berries you will ever find. Acai is an indigenous berry found in the rainforests of the Amazon. This fruit has been heralded for centuries as a healing, immune-stimulating, energy-boosting fruit. Research reveals this antioxidant-rich berry may help suppress and repair oxidative damage. Let’s take a look at health benefits of acai berries. 1. PROMOTES HEART HEALTH Similar to red wine, research shows that acai berries are extremely high in anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant that supports balanced cholesterol levels by scavenging some of the harmful LDL cholesterol off of artery walls, reducing the risk of atherosclerosis, stroke, and heart attack. They are also rich in plant sterols which act as vasodilators and relax blood vessels to reduce blood pressure, prevent blood clots that can lead to strokes and heart attacks, and generally improve the circulation and oxygenation of the blood. 2. PROMOTES SKIN HEALTH Acai oil is frequently used in moder...

A bilberry is a blue fruit that looks, tastes and behaves like a blueberry. It’s a relative to the benefit-rich blueberry and is most commonly used to make jams and pies. But did you know it’s also been used for centuries in medicine and food? Its formal name is Vaccinium myrtillus , and also goes by the name of Huckleberry. Like other bright flavored fruits, it has a remarkable array of health benefits. This berry is one of the richest natural sources of anthocyanins. These polyphenolic components give bilberry its blue/black color and high antioxidant content, and they are believed to be the key bio-actives responsible for the many reported health benefits of bilberry and other berry fruits. Although bilberry is promoted most commonly for improving vision, it has been reported to lower blood glucose, to have anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering effects, and to promote antioxidant defense and lower oxidative stress. Therefore, bilberry is of potential value in the treatment or prevent...

Can acne be cured quickly and without effort? Is there really a revolutionary acne treatment overlooked by the medical establishment that wipes off acne in days?  The recent proliferation of quick fix acne treatments, miracle cures, and instant acne formulas has caused consumers to wonder if these alternatives are actually worth their hopes and hard earned cash. Can there be an overwhelmingly easy to follow and quick acne treatments that produce results in days?  The difference between simple and easy  If someone has mild to moderate acne that is uncommonly triggered by the allergy to certain foods, then they can often begin to clear their acne very quickly and easily, relative to their previous disappointing results. All they have to do is improve their nutrition by eliminating these acne-aggravating foods and a quantum leap can often be made.  With that distinction made, let me state unequivocally that achieving permanent clear skin is never really “easy”. There is...

Watch this video and discover the secret. I think you'll like this... If you are battling with acne, you must read this!  Last week, I came across this incredible holistic acne cure program written by a nutritionist and a health consultant. His name is Mike Walden.  Mike has the incredible ability to cut through all the BS and hype that surrounds curing acne.  Do you want to learn how to cure your acne, end your breakouts and achieve lasting clear skin from someone who has himself cured his severe acne condition (and coached many others in curing all types of acne in all levels of severity), or from someone who just read about acne?  Sorry, but experience wins out in my book. I will always want to learn from the person who's actually done what I'm trying to do.  I don't endorse many products. Mainly because they are mostly hype and don't live up to expectation. Mike's new book called "Acne No More", is an exception! This material is excellent and a MUS...

A feast for the eyes as well as the palate, strawberries are one of nature’s most beautiful and delicious fruits. They also happen to be a great, low-calorie addition to a healthy lifestyle, packing enough vitamin C, manganese, and fiber for a berry nutritional punch. Strawberries are a tasty, low-calorie treat (49 calories per serving), but it doesn’t even take much to reap their nutritional benefits. Just one cup of the dimpled diva more than satisfies the daily requirement for vitamin C (75 milligrams per day for women and 90 for men). An 8-ounce serving also packs more than a quarter of the suggested daily value of manganese, along with a respectable 3 grams of dietary fiber.  GOOD FOR EYES AND CONTROL CHOLESTEROL LEVELS The star player in strawberries is vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps build and repair the body’s tissues, boosts immunity, and fights excess free radical damage. Studies also suggest vitamin C promotes healthy eye function and might even inhibit wrinkle form...

The grandad of the superfood trend, this cute little North American fruit packs a powerful nutritional punch. Blueberries are a good source of vitamin K. They also contain vitamin C, fiber, manganese and other antioxidants (notably anthocyanins). Valued for its high levels of antioxidants, some nutritionists believe that if you make only one change to your diet, it should be to add blueberries. Die-hards claim blueberries can help protect against heart disease and some cancers, as well as improve your memory.  The evidence on blueberries Heart health and blueberries A study in 2012 of 93,000 women found that participants who ate three or more portions of blueberries and strawberries a week had a 32% lower risk of a heart attack compared with those who ate berries once a month or less. However, the study could not prove that these fruits definitely caused the lower risk.  Can blueberries combat high blood pressure and atherosclerosis?  While the evidence is inconclusive...