Natural Cranberry

Time again for a good Cranberry recipe  -  I went to Ocean Spray recipe box  -  for a 5 Star one!        I haven’t tried it  but it sounds really good!

Preheat oven to 350 F     and grease a 9 x 5″  loaf pan.    (I grease the bottom only and then the loaf rises higher)  

Mix together:    2 cups flour      1 cup sugar    1 1 /2 teaspoon baking powder  1 teaspoon salt      1 /2 teaspoon baking soda     in a medium size mixing bowl.  

Stir in:   3 /4 cup orange juice    1 tablespoon grated orange peel    2 tablespoons shortening          1 egg  -  well beaten     Mix until well blended then add:     1 1 /2 cups Oean Spray(R) Fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped      1 /2 cup chopped nuts  

Bake for 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comess out clean.   Cool on a rack for 15 minutes.   Remove from pan, cool completely.   Wrap and store overnight.   

Yield    1 loaf  (6 slices)     1 slice is 211 calories   fat calories 54;   protein  3 grams   carbohydrate 37 grams  fat 6 grams, cholestrol  18mg   sodium  313mg.  

I’ll be very honest -  I don’t use my oven very much in the summer time  -  I like to keep it cooler in the house   and use the air conditioner very seldom.     However,  time is coming when I’ll be back into the baking mode  -  and the cookie jar, the cake box, etc. will be filled  -  and that makes my husband very happy!!

Cranberries are wonderful healthy little berries  -  right now I can’t find any in the stores  -   so it is  Cranberry Capsule time every morning!        For a good healthy body   -   take the   100% CranberryCrandale 100% fresh freeze dried capsule  every day   to keep everything in order!         Research shows that the cranberry is helpful for the Urinary tract and  kidneys, gums,  our heart and there is no easier way to get them into our diet that by our capsules! 

It’s the Labour Day weekend here - already  -   so have a wonderful safe weekend!  With warm regards,    Florence Horan   (Owner/Manager of CranberryCrandale.com) 

Good morning!    August 27th  -  August is winding down and soon we will be experiencing that cooler fall weather  -  however, for now, we are being promised more hot days!  

Cranberries -  for urinary tract health,  for our cardiovascular system,   and for our pets! 

“Of all fruits, only three - the blueberry, the Concord grape and the cranberry can trace their roots to North American soil.    And, of these, none is as versatile as the cranberry” 

“Normally growers do not have to replant as undamaged cranberry vine will survive indefinitely.   Some vines on Cape Code are more than 150 years old”     

Researchers believe that the flavenoid compound is responsible for reduction in cardiovascular disease.   Flavenoids  - inhibit blood clotting by increasing the interior blood vessel diameter  thus improving  blood flow and reduces blood pressure.  

Flavenoids in Cranberries also protect oxidation of cholesterol in the bloodstream  - and reduces the clogging of the arteries.    Research shows that the flavenoids  help our animals in the same way.    

I don’t think my dog or cats would drink cranberry juice   -   I don’t care for it myself.                            The remedy??    

CRANBERRYCRANDALE   100% FRESH FREEZE DRIED 

                              CRANBERRY CAPSULES    

Grown/Produced with strict quality control. 

We must value our health  -   and if a wonderful little cranberry will help - then let’s try it!        (My husband who had been very ill in 2006  was told a couple of months ago he was showing signs of kidney infection.     He has been taking two capsules every day and the lab tests have come back  clean - talk about good news!)      

Until next time -  take care  -   check out my website  

                                     www.CranberryCrandale.com

for more information and help.    Thanks for coming!

Hello again!      Hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather -  Winnipeg  Manitoba Canada  is alittle cooler today -  high of 22deg.C    (about 75 deg F )     

I found this delightful recipe for Cranberry Sorbet  in the   Alive  Natural Health Guide #10  (written by Phyllis Dales and Bruce Dales)        “It is a sweet and delicious way to seduce your guests with cranbereries”.  Sorbet is often  served between two courses to stimulate the appetite;  it also makes a wonderful dessert. 

Mix together:   1 cup (250ml)  fresh cranberry juice           1 /2 cup water   1 teaspoon  freshly squeezed lemon juice     1 teaspoon  lemon rind finely chopped    1 teaspoon fresh mint,. finely chopped    1 /4 cup (80g) natural cane crystals   1 /4 cup (80ml) honey    Beat 1 egg white until stiff and fold into mixture.   Pour mixture into ice cube trays.   Freeze for 4  to  5  hours, or until firm     Serves  2      

Just another idea for dessert that is easy to make and cool to eat.

A gentle reminder –  be sure to take your  100% pure CranberryCrandale fresh freeze-dried Cranberry capsules  -   prevent any urinary tract infection -  prevent gum infection,  and other problems.       Prevention is the best cure!  

Until next time  -   take care!      

Among the many health benefits of cranberries, it seems that prevention of many stomach ailments are at the forefront.  Besides urinary tract infections, ulcers, kidney stones, and bacteria related to some stomach cancers may be prevented or improved by ingestion of cranberries or cranberry products, which have proven to aid the body in fighting infection.  Cranberries are also thought to lower bad cholesterol.

Research is being conducted by the National Institutes of Health on the cranberry’s possible effects on heart disease and yeast infections, among other conditions.  Other researchers are looking into the possibility of using cranberry to fight cancer, stroke and viral infections.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) begins in your urinary system, which consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.  Any part of this system can be affected, but most UTIs are located in the urethra and bladder in the lower urinary tract.  Left untreated, they can result in serious consequences if they spread to the kidneys. 

Women develop UTIs more frequently than men.  There are steps you can take to prevent first time UTI occurrences, such as drinking plenty of water and cranberry products, whether in juice, capsule, dried or fresh form.

August 22, 2008 

Hi there –   I’m back!!     I meant to do this blog yesterday then I heard I was having  company for a few days  -  I’ve been busier than a 3 arm paper hanger!Anyway   it is another perfect summer day here  -  hope they stay around for a while!    It is very windy - my laundry is out on the line dancing in the wind! 

I checked out “The Cranberry Institute”  in Wisconsin State  and found some really good information to hand on.    I quote “The Cranberry Institute is dedicated to supporting research and increase awareness abut the health benefits of the cranberry”     

 At an annual meeting and food expo, the cranberry took center stage!       The researchers discussed how the cranberries powerful bacteria blocking properties may help prevent urinary tract infections,  some stomach ulcers, and gum disease.   Plus  -  as a rich antioxidant they proposed how cranberries may help protect against heart disease and cancer!    That is wonderful news!

“Cranberry, the color of health       Cranberries are red hot with consumption on  the rise.   Almost 80% of all U.S. consumers have purchased cranberry products in the last six (6) months”   -  and 74% were for the health benefits.

Sad to say but fresh cranberries are not always available on the store shelves.

CranberryCrandale.com offer   100% FRESH FREEZE DRIED CRANBERRY CAPSULES   -  all the natural goodness preserved in those capsules -  easy to carry -   swallow   - and,  because of the opague bottle, their keeping quality is excellent.   Don’t go without the cranberries!!

Until next time - keep smiling -  that makes us feel better too!
 

Monday  August 18th    -  another beautiful summer - day.   I wish there was a way to “can” or “preserve”  a few of them for the long winter months -  wouldn’t that be great?  However,  can’t be done so we must appreciate them now  and I’ll get on with my Blog for today!    

It is generally believed that a good freeze dried product is the best way of retaining the therapeutic value of cranberries preserving the amino acids, enzymes, Vitamin C and various other nutriens.     Quality freeze drying also preserves the color and tasts, without subjecting them to heat or sweeteners.      When cranberries come in season -  I buy lots of them and freeze immediately. 

However, for the Cranberry Capsules  -  the freshly picked raw cranberries are deep frozen immediately then dehydrated under very high vacuum, removing virtually all the water and water vapor.   The cranberry is actually taken from solid to vapor and then conensed back to solid form!       The water content is less than 2% preventing any reaction that could degrade the product,  and prevents growth of anything bad!    They are capsuled and bottled to protect from air.   

So -  this wonderful healthy little cranberry is saved  - still full of all the nutrients,  with no sugar or other additives,    by  the 100% CRANBERRYCRANDALE FRESH FREEZE-DRIED CAPSULES    -  you can take them with you everywhere,  no refrigeration required,  and so easy to carry.     

That’s it for today -   talk to you again soon -  don’t forget your Cranberries!      

I hope you are having a wonderful day  -   it is a beautiful hot day in Winnipeg  Canada  -  a nice breeze so I have my laundry out on the line!  

I found this great recipe for fresh fruit juice  -  perfect for summer or anytime  -  hope you enjoy it!  

                            Cranberry - Apple -Pear   Juice

2 lbs (950g)  fresh cranberries      l large organic pear, cored     1 large organic apple, cored  (I’m sure that an ordinary pear and apple would do the same)     Pur cranberries, apple and pear through a juicer and mix the three juices.    Pour into a glass and add:  2 tsp lemon or lime juice       and   2 tablespoons honey.   Stir and garnish with  1 sprig fresh mint for garnish.             Serves  2  

It is difficult, if not impossible,  to find cranberries in the stores just now  -  some folk are fortunate they can go picking!      Just hang on to the recipe until the fresh cranberries are available, this juice is good anytime!      In the meantime -  don’t forget  -  cranberries are so very important in our daily intake of food   -   no fresh cranberries?          CranberryCrandale offer  100%  Fresh freeze dried cranberry capsules   year round! 

Until next time -  enjoy life -  enjoy health!       See you soon!!    

August 12, 2008 

On checking ou information for today’s blog  I came across this great website  from www.honesinformation.com     and I am using their exact wording:

“The Cranberry Institute provides the results of studies and research that highlight the fantastic health benefits of the humble cranberry.

Cranberries have been used for thousands of years by Native Americans as a source of food and to extend the shelf life of dried meats. Colonial sailors also made use of the natural preservatives in cranberries (from benzoic acid) which allowed them to last through long sea voyages, and the high Vitamin C content which prevented scurvy.

Perhaps they were on to something since new research suggests that cranberries may prevent the adhesion of the e.coli bacteria - a common cause of food poisoning from contaminated meat - to the urinary tract. This ‘anti-adhesion’ effect may also help in preventing bacteria from causing stomach ulcers and gum disease.

Vitamin C is also a known powerful antioxidant and is being widely accepted as a means of combating the effects of free radicals in the body which can cause cancer, heart disease and other health problems. Antioxidants from cranberries are being researched for prevention of kidney stones and lowering cholesterol. “ 

Isn’t it great that this wonderful little berry can have so much goodness packed into it? 

Fresh cranberries are not always available  -  that is why CranberryCrandale are offering      100% Fresh Freeze-dried Cranberry Capsules  

-  100% cranberry,  no sugar or additives - just one simple little berry  with all the goodness saved! 

August 11, 2008

This is a great recipe for the hot days  when a jellied salad is always welcome!

                            Cranberry Fruit Mold 

Using a food chopper  -   1 1 /2 cups fresh  or frozen cranberries  

                                           1 orange - rind and pulp included     

                                           1 apple 

Add:   1 0r  2 stalks celery, chopped    and        1 /2 cup sugar  

Make jelly mold   - using 1 cup boiling water  and cool 

Add ingredients to cooled jelly mold and let set.

                (I like the idea that so little sugar is needed)

Hope you enjoy  -   cranberries are good any time  and help in so many ways!   

   Don’t forget your

100% Fresh Freeze Dried CranberryCrandale Capsules  

each day to chase away any infections  and stay healthy!  

More good news next time   and keep smiling!