WILD CRANBERRY
This is my favorite time of the year. It’s cranberry season and it´s time to go to the swamp because that´s the place where cranberries grow . Walking and picking cranberries in swamp can be quite challenging (it´s a hard workout), but it´s so worth it and it's also a fun way to explore nature and wild animals (oh yes... there are moose and I see them almost every time).
If you go in a swamp, use waterproof equipment to keep yourself dry. Make sure to walk slowly and If you start to feel wobbly, slow down your pace (oh yes... most of the time it feels like you are walking on the flying carpet. Never go swamp alone and take your cellphone with you. With some basic preparation and safety precautions, you can enjoy a fun walk in a swamp :)
Wild cranberries like to grow low to the ground, like a small vine. The berries are easy to identify. They are oval in shape, whitish green when unripe and deep red when ripe. The nice thing about wild cranberries in swamps are they are not treated with any pesticides and if you did not know- cranberries benefits are absolutely incredible.
Low-calorie flavor booster
One cup of fresh cranberries contains 46 calories. If you like them raw, they’re a great low-calorie snack.
This is my favorite time of the year. It’s cranberry season and it´s time to go to the swamp because that´s the place where cranberries grow . Walking and picking cranberries in swamp can be quite challenging (it´s a hard workout), but it´s so worth it and it's also a fun way to explore nature and wild animals (oh yes... there are moose and I see them almost every time).
If you go in a swamp, use waterproof equipment to keep yourself dry. Make sure to walk slowly and If you start to feel wobbly, slow down your pace (oh yes... most of the time it feels like you are walking on the flying carpet. Never go swamp alone and take your cellphone with you. With some basic preparation and safety precautions, you can enjoy a fun walk in a swamp :)
Wild cranberries like to grow low to the ground, like a small vine. The berries are easy to identify. They are oval in shape, whitish green when unripe and deep red when ripe. The nice thing about wild cranberries in swamps are they are not treated with any pesticides and if you did not know- cranberries benefits are absolutely incredible.
Did you know that cranberries contain one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants of any fruit? Cranberries are among the fruits and vegetables richest in health-promoting antioxidants, which protect our cells from free-radical damage. So eating cranberries is really good for your skin.
Antioxidant powerhouse
This disease-fighting fruit is one of the highest ranking, regularly consumed foods for antioxidant content per serving. Antioxidants protect cells from the damage that oxidative stress and free radicals can have on them. That damage can lead to serious conditions like cancer and heart disease.Some of the antioxidants found in cranberries include anthocyanins, ellagic acid, quercetin, resveratrol, selenium, and vitamins A, C and E.
Low-calorie flavor booster
One cup of fresh cranberries contains 46 calories. If you like them raw, they’re a great low-calorie snack.
Urinary tract infection preventer
Cranberries and cranberry juice have long been associated with preventing UTIs. There’s a substance in cranberries that prevents “infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls.
High in fiber
One cup of cranberries contains 4.6 grams of dietary fiber. Fiber maintains bowel health, lowers cholesterol, and helps control blood sugar. Foods high in fiber can also help control weight because they make you feel fuller for a longer period of time.
Full of vitamins and minerals
One cup of cranberries contains 24 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C and 7 percent of the recommended daily values of vitamins K and E. It’s also a good source of the mineral manganese, containing 20 percent of the recommended daily value.
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