By Seven Weaver Producer
News 3 On Your Side, Nutritionist Beth Bussey Of The John B. Amos Cancer Center, Balanced Choices
CrantasticallyHealthy!News 3 On Your Side, Nutritionist Beth Bussey Of The John B. Amos Cancer Center, Balanced Choices
Email to a Friend
Stumble It!Nutrition experts embrace cranberries for their gift of health. One serving of cranberries provides more than 40% of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin C. However, the real power of the cranberry actually comes from its disease-fighting phytochemicals and an¬tioxidants. These may provide a natural defense against heart disease and certain cancers. Most people know the cranberry for its role in reducing the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs). According to The American Dietetic Association, there is strong evidence that 10 oz of cranberry juice a day helps keep a UTI away! The science behind it is that cranberries have properties that keep certain bacteria from “sticking”.
CRANBERRY APPLE CRISP
(Makes 9 servings)
5 cups cored, sliced tart apples
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup margarine
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch
baking pan.
2. Layer apples and cranberries in pan sprinkling with
sugar as you layer.
3. Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Work in
margarine until light and crumbly. Sprinkle
topping evenly over apples and cranberries.
4. Bake 45 minutes.
For more information about the health benefits of cranberries click here.
