Healthy Bits · Nutrition & wellness

Cranberries

Cranberries are tart, bright and full of plant compounds called proanthocyanidins (PACs). Researchers have studied PACs for how they may make it harder for certain bacteria to stick to the walls of the urinary tract. The results are mixed, and cranberry is not a treatment for an infection, so always see your doctor if you have symptoms.

Cranberries also offer vitamin C and fiber. The catch is that most cranberry juice cocktails and dried cranberries come loaded with added sugar.

Better options:

  • Fresh or frozen cranberries simmered into a quick sauce with orange zest
  • Unsweetened 100% cranberry juice, diluted with sparkling water
  • Dried cranberries sweetened with apple juice

If you take a blood thinner, check with your doctor or practitioner before drinking a lot of cranberry juice.

Healthy Bits are for general education and aren’t medical advice. Check with your doctor or healthcare provider before making changes, especially if you’re pregnant or nursing, take medication, or are managing a health condition.

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