Cranberries are a favorite berry of all peoples living in the European part of Russia, growing in places where nature has not been able to grow strawberries and raspberries.
It grows in marsh bumps, covers large areas of damp forests and lake shores.
Cranberry is famous for its beneficial properties that have been known for a long time not only in the places of growth, but also in countries with hot and dry climates.
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Cranberries are a shrub of the cowberry family, creeping along the ground. A shrub not very demanding on the nutrient composition of the soil is light-requiring enough, but the main requirement of this plant is moisture.
Marshes, lakes, wet lowlands are the main places where cranberries grow.
During flowering bushes covered with flowers of the original form, similar to the head of a crane.
It is for the similarity of the flower with a crane that this shrub has a popular name zhuravina.
An evergreen plant during the ripening of the berries covers the soil not with a green, but with a red carpet, since up to 100 berries ripen in one bush.
Berries ripen quite late, and this makes them a delicacy not only of people, they eat bird berries, which contribute to the resettlement of cranberries over ever greater distances.
Do not disdain it and the owner of the forest - a bear. Noticing such a love for this berry, the inhabitants of New England called the cranberry "bear berry."
Another property inherent only in this berry: the ability to retain its qualities fresh until the next harvest. Residents of the northern regions, for which it is not only a delicacy, but also a source of vitamin C, keep cranberry reserves in containers with water.
Features of cultivation on an industrial scale
Such large countries as the USA and Canada are cultivated on an industrial scale of large-fruited berries, Poland and Byelorussia have cranberry plantations, and Scandinavian countries are also engaged in cultivation.
To mechanize the cultivation and harvesting gives the opportunity, a feature of the very berries. Cranberries have airbags - a berry that does not sink in water.
Plantations are placed on the principle of rice checks: during the ripening of the berries, the checks are filled with water, a special technique beats up the water, at which time the berries come off the bush and float. It remains to collect from the water surface clean berries.
Useful properties of cranberries
The fruits of this evergreen plant have long been famous for their vitamin C content. Organic acids and pectins are also quite significant.
In its composition such substances as:
- potassium;
- phosphorus;
- calcium:
A rather large percentage:
- gland;
- manganese;
- copper;
- molybdenum.
The main place in the group of sugars belongs to glucose and fructose, a smaller amount in this series belongs to sucrose.
In addition to vitamin C, B1, B2, B5, B6, PP, K1 are also present.
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The useful properties of cranberries have been known in Russia for many centuries, traditional healers have used juice to treat scurvy and fever, and have treated weeping wounds with juice.
Since ancient times, cranberries have been used as an anti-scant remedy by the peoples of the north.
From this low-calorie berry, in 100g of which is only 18 kcal, fruit drinks, juices, jelly are prepared.
And as a tea brew sheet. But not only by the fact that it fills the body with vitamins, this winter berry is famous, its calming effect and lowering cholesterol have a beneficial effect on heart health.
One of the most effective means in the treatment of kidney infections is cranberry, which is a natural antibiotic. The diuretic effect, which has a berry, does not lead to the loss of potassium by the body, as when taking medicines.
Berry of youth
Those who wish not to grow old as long as possible or rejuvenate the body can be advised to regularly use this berry as one of the most effective means.
Polyphenol is found in large quantities in cranberries and is an antioxidant.
Cosmeticians, who develop skin care products, inject cranberry extract into creams.
A glass of polyphenol cranberry juice contains about 570 mg, about 0.50 mg in the same glass of apple juice.
In the fight against cancer
Cranberry juice, which includes proanthocyanides, is recommended by oncologists for its ability to inhibit the growth of breast, prostate and intestinal cancer cells.
Probably everyone knows the remarkable property of Morse to reduce fever and fever. Cough relief comes from drinking cranberry juice with honey. Berry has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, preventing the formation of blood clots.
Strengthening capillaries, reducing inflammation of the gums, preventing caries, reducing the risk of glaucoma formation - all this is also included in the list of beneficial effects of a small red berry.
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For all its positive qualities, this winter berry has contraindications.
Doctors categorically advise not to use cranberries in any form to people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Especially dangerous is the use of berries during exacerbations of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. Natural acids, which are so rich in berries, can cause exacerbation of diseases and severe pain.
It is not recommended to feast on this berry (even in the form of sweets with sugar) for those who suffer from gout and urolithiasis.
Teeth and Allergies
Dentists advise lovers of cranberry juice after each use to rinse your mouth with clean water.
Such measures will not allow the acid to destroy the enamel covering the teeth.
It is also noticed that excessive passion for this berry can lead to an allergic reaction in the form of irritation and skin rash.
Physicians categorically object to the use of cranberries by children under three years of age and by mothers during breastfeeding of children. To avoid possible trouble, you need to remember a few simple rules:
- do not eat cranberries on an empty stomach;
- use berries as a dessert;
- Do not eat cranberries while on a diet.
Most people, fortunately, this berry gives pleasure as a delicacy and a refreshing drink, and benefit as a medicine for some diseases.
If in the diet there is no place for this berry, all the useful substances can be obtained by purchasing cranberry extract at a pharmacy. It is released in the form of capsules, the intake of such an extract will replenish the body with vitamins, amino acids and microelements.
