Fruits that will revitalize your body - vitamins, minerals, magnesium, and iron within reach

(Patria) - Cranberries are full of vitamins C, A, and E, as well as minerals - calcium, potassium, magnesium, and iron.

1. They reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases

Dried cranberries contain polyphenols with anti-inflammatory properties, which help reduce hypertension and prevent platelet aggregation, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems.

2. They prevent urinary tract infections

By consuming cranberries, we introduce a large dose of proanthocyanidins into the body, which are antioxidants that prevent infection-causing bacteria from adhering to the walls of the urinary tract.

3. They are beneficial for people suffering from type 2 diabetes

Cranberries have a lower glycemic index because they have no added sugar, or only a small amount is added, resulting in a smaller insulin response.

4. They help maintain the health of teeth and gums

This plant contains an element that prevents bacteria from attaching to teeth, and also helps in the prevention of gum disease.

5. They improve memory and slow the development of dementia

Research by British scientists has shown that daily consumption of a handful of cranberries significantly improves subjects' memory of everyday events (visual episodic memory), the functioning of neural networks, and blood supply to the brain (brain perfusion).

Cranberries can be consumed dried, in capsules, as tea, or as juice.

Tea is prepared by pouring 2.5 dl of boiling water over one teaspoon of fruit, letting it steep covered for up to 15 minutes, then straining and drinking up to three times a day. For juice, two glasses of unsweetened cranberry juice per day are sufficient for prevention. Cranberries are not recommended for people taking anticoagulant medications.