Cranberries

Cranberries are a group of evergreen dwarf shrubs or trailing vines in the subgenus Oxycoccus of the genus Vaccinium. In Britain, cranberry may refer to the native species Vaccinium oxycoccos, while in North America, cranberry may refer to Vaccinium macrocarpon. Vaccinium oxycoccos is cultivated in central and northern Europe, while Vaccinium macrocarpon is cultivated throughout the northern United States, Canada and Chile. In some methods of classification, Oxycoccus is regarded as a genus in its own right. They can be found in acidic bogs throughout the cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Cranberries offer a range of possible health benefits.A diet with a high proportion of fruits and vegetables has been shown to offer health benefits. In addition, cranberries are a good source of various vitamins and antioxidants. Historically, they have been used by Native Americans as a treatment for bladder and kidney diseases. Early settlers from England used them to treat poor appetite, stomach complaints, blood disorders, and scurvy. Here are some ways that cranberries can enhance health. One half cup or 55 grams of chopped cranberries contains: 1. 25 calories 2. 0.25 grams (g) of protein 3. 0.07 g of fat 4. 6.6 g of carbohydrate, including 2.35 g of sugar 5. 2 g of fiber 6. 5 milligrams (mg) of calcium 7. 0.12 mg of iron 8. 3.5 mg of magnesium 9. 6 mg of phosphorus 10. 44 mg of potassium 11. 1 mg of sodium 12. 0.05 mg of zinc 13. 7.7 mg of vitamin C 14. 0.5 micrograms (mcg) of folate DFE 15. 35 IU of Vitamin A 16. 0.72 mg of vitamin E 17. 2.75 mcg of vitamin KCranberries.