Dried Cranberries

Dried Cranberries, Cranberries are one of the healthiest members of the berry family, and oh so delicious! They are a rich source of antioxidants and contain beneficial fibre that can aid digestion and even aid weight loss. In this article, however, we are going to talk about dried cranberries, their nutritive value and how they aid weight loss.

Dried cranberries can be eaten like candy. But are they healthy? Sugar content in dried cranberries can be a debatable topic. This is mostly because the packaged version of dried cranberries available in the market are usually loaded with artificial flavours and sugar.

Cranberries are a superfood due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content. The nutrients in cranberries helps to lower the risk of urinary tract infections (UTI), prevents certain types of cancer, improves the immune system, boosts brain power, helps weight loss, combats tooth decay, nourishes the skin and helps to decrease blood pressure.

Dried Cranberries are made by partially dehydrating fresh cranberries, a process similar to making grapes into raisins. They are popular in trail mix, salads, breads, with cereals, or eaten on their own. Dried cranberries are sometimes referred to as craisins due to the name’s similarity to raisins.