Cranberries are a fruit that is often overlooked in nutrition. It has a more sour and astringent taste, which is why cranberries take precedence in most people's preferences. However, cranberries are extremely beneficial for both he alth and beauty, as well as digestion.
contain phytochemicals, such as flavonoids and anthocyanins, which have a very powerful anti-inflammatory effect, according to Anna Jurick, a nutritionist at the National University of He alth sciences in Illinois, USA, cited by prevention.com. According to her, cranberries owe their therapeutic effects precisely to these active substances of an antioxidant nature.
Cranberries are best known for their therapeutic use in fighting urinary tract infections. These small fruits have the property of accelerating diuresis, thereby preventing bacteria from adhering to the lining of the urinary tract. The antioxidants in them counteract infections and fight disease-causing microorganisms.
What do cranberries contain?
Cranberries are very rich in vitamin A, K, C and E, as well as an abundance of fiber, polyphenols. They are low in calories - only 44 calories per 100 grams. Because of these beneficial antioxidant substances in its composition, cranberries can be used in many ways for he alth and beauty.
Here's how you can use cranberries for he alth and beauty.
Mouthwash
To use the anti-inflammatory properties of cranberries for oral and gum he alth, you can make a cranberry rinse. Mix ¾ cup water with ¼ cup fresh squeezed cranberry juice. Add 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Stir well. You can use the mouthwash 3 times a day.
Moisturizing Body Oil
Cranberries have the property of soothing dry and dehydrated skin. Melt ½ cup of coconut oil in a water bath. Once softened, remove from heat. Add ¼ cup fresh cranberry juice. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Beat with a mixer for 5 minutes until fluffy. Transfer to a glass jar with a lid.
Smoothies with cranberries for good digestion and anti-constipation
Mix 1 cup yogurt with ½ cup cranberries. Add 2 and ½ tablespoons of protein powder or 1-2 tablespoons of flaxseed to add more fiber and omega-3s. Beat in a blender. Drink now.
For itchy scalp
To relieve a dry and itchy, flaky scalp, treat your scalp with cranberries. Mix ¼ cup water with 1 cup fresh cranberry juice. Add ¼ cup witch hazel. Mix well and transfer to a spray bottle. Spray liberally on scalp and leave on overnight, wrapping hair with a towel.
Cranberry Body Scrub
To exfoliate the skin and stimulate cell renewal, puree ½ cup of fresh cranberries in a blender or food processor. Melt ½ cup of coconut oil in a water bath. Add 1 and ½ cups of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of honey to it. Stir well. Add the crushed blueberries. Stir. Transfer to a glass jar. Use 2-3 times a week.
