Dear Yogis,

Cranberry juice is a tasty, refreshing fruit drink, but many people don’t realize that it’s also very healthy. It is rich in antioxidants which are beneficial for the body in numerous ways. It is also a brilliant source vitamin C, a very good resource of dietary fiber, and a good source of vitamin K and manganese. Cranberries do not contain any cholesterol and the total fat content is only 0.1 gram, which makes cranberry juice a very low fat, healthy drink.

Now coming to the benefits of cranberry juice:

The first and most popularly known benefit, especially among women, of cranberries is its ability to prevent and treat urinary tract infection. Generally urinary tract infections happen due to accumulation of E coli bacteria in the bladder. The compounds in the juice block the bacteria from accumulating on the cells in the body, so that the bacteria can be easily flushed out by the body.
The second important benefit is in keeping the heart healthy. It contains strong antioxidants which help to prevent or correct the damages caused by free radicals. Cranberry juice helps in the increase of good cholesterol in the body and the decrease of bad (LDL) cholesterol. These advantages can be accredited to the existence of polyphenols in cranberry juice.
The third major benefit of cranberry juice is that it helps in maintaining the dental health of the body. Dental health is a very important aspect for maintenance of one’s overall health. Various researches show that cranberry juice contains substances which hinder the growth of bacteria responsible for causing dental plaque, periodontal diseases and cavities. The calcium content in cranberry juice mostly accounts for the dental benefits of the same.
So enjoy the cranberry juice but just don’t over do it:)

Namaste

营养蔓越莓汁

蔓越莓汁是一种美味，清凉果汁饮料，但很多人并不知道，它的营养价值也非常高。它富含丰富的抗氧化剂, 对身体非常有益。此外, 它还富含丰富的维生素C，膳食纤维，维生素K和锰。蔓越莓中不包含任何胆固醇，总脂肪含量也只有0.1克，这就使得蔓越莓汁成为了低脂肪健康的饮料。

以下为蔓越莓汁的好处：

第一个也是最俗称的利益，尤其是针对妇女，蔓越莓能够预防和治疗泌尿道感染。一般来说，由于发生尿路感染大肠杆菌的细菌堆积在膀胱。蔓越莓果汁中的复合物可以阻止细菌在人体内的堆积，从而使的细菌可以很容易 被排除体外。
 

第二个非常重要的好处就是它能保持心脏健康。它富含的高抗氧化剂, 有助于防止或纠正自由基造成的损害。蔓越莓汁有助于提高体内良好的胆固醇, 同时减少体内的不良的胆固醇增加。有这些优点是因为蔓越莓汁中存在的多酚的缘故。
 

蔓越莓汁的第三大好处是，它能保持身体牙齿的健康。牙齿的健康是一个人的整体健康表现非常重要一个方 面。各种研究表明，酸果蔓汁含有的物质，可以有效阻碍细菌造成的牙菌斑，牙周病和蛀牙。蔓越莓中的钙含量对牙齿也非常利。
 

所以在尽情享受蔓越莓汁的同时, 不要忘了不要过量呦!

Namaste