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We are pleased to share the latest additions to our resource collection!
New Research Supports Cranberry PACs Can Help Reduce H. pylori Infection Rates
A clinical trial just published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology found consuming cranberry juice containing 44 mg of proanthocyanidins (or “PACs”) per 240-mL serving twice daily for eight weeks resulted in a 20% reduction in the H. pylori infection rate. These findings show that twice daily consumption of 44 mg PAC cranberry juice has the potential to be a natural, complementary management strategy for adults infected with H. pylori. Utilize our newest handout on H. pylori when talking to your clients!
FDA Issues Qualified Health Claim for Cranberry Products and UTIs
Consuming one serving (8 oz) each day of a cranberry juice beverage containing 27% cranberry juice may help reduce the risk of recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) in healthy women. FDA has concluded that the scientific evidence supporting this claim is limited and inconsistent. Utilize our newest handout on urinary tract health when talking to your clients!
Give Thanks to Your Health All Year-Long with Cranberries
Reap the health benefits of cranberries year-round with our latest handout! All forms of cranberry (juice, sauce, and dried) provide similar health benefits. Plus, check out cranberry recipes for the holiday season and beyond! Whether you have time to cook or are looking to grab a snack on-the-go, you can find healthy ways to incorporate cranberries in your day.
Cranberry Health Research Library
Our collection of cranberry research just got a fresh look! Explore the extensive database of cranberry health research abstracts with our easy-to-follow breakdown by topic area. You can also browse the selections by year to find the most recent publications: Cranberry Health Research Library.
Cranberries Can Help Fill the Berry Gap!
Cranberries offer a wealth of health benefits – and there’s an easy, budget-friendly way to include cranberries throughout the whole week to make sure you (and your family) hit their fruit quota!
- Add dried cranberries and cinnamon to your morning oatmeal for a healthy work from home breakfast
- Cranberry sauce can be an easy base for a marinade, dressing or quick sauce to top off dinner
- Dried cranberries are a classic salad topping – but they work just as well in all kinds of salad, from pasta to quinoa to chicken
- Cranberries can also be a part of the main meal – from Pesto Chicken Burgers to Stir Fry and Pecan Rice Pilaf, cranberries elevate pantry staple meals into unique family-friendly dinners
- Freeze cranberry juice in ice cube trays and add to smoothies for a fruity, nutritious kick
- 7 Layer Cranberry Bars can be a great afternoon snack for the whole family
- Parfaits layered with plain Greek yogurt and cranberry sauce can be an easy breakfast or quick snack that you can have your kids help assemble
- With extra time at home, get baking with cranberries from muffins to Nutty Cranberry Cereal Bars and Chewy Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies there are lots of ways to add cranberries (and an extra fruit serving) to your treats!
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