Cranberries

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research.Cranberries are a staple in U.S. households at Thanksgiving – but how did this bog dweller end up on holiday tables?Compared to many valuable plant species that were domesticated over thousands of years, cultivated cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a young agricultural crop, just as the U.S. is a young country and Thanksgiving is a relatively new holiday. But as a plant scientist, I’ve learned much…

Using cranberries to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) goes back at least as far as the Native American Indians, but now there is solid scientific evidence to go with this traditional remedy.UTIs can be incredibly painful and trigger a variety of bladder problems. If untreated, it can move to the kidneys and cause further complications, including sepsis in some rare cases. While most common in women, UTIs can also affect men and children.In a new study, researchers reviewed 50 previous trials covering 8,857…

NAVRATRI 2022: On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced a special Navratri menu in trains. “During the auspicious festival of Navratri, IR brings to you a special menu to satiate your Vrat cravings, being served from 26.09.22 – 05.10.22. Order the Navratri delicacies for your train journey from ‘Food on Track’ app, visit http://ecatering.irctc.co.in or call on 1323,” Ministry of Railways tweeted. The menu has been decided while keeping in mind the…

According to new research, adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol.Adding cranberries to your diet could help improve your memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL) – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UK).A new study published on May 19, 2022, highlights the neuroprotective potential of cranberries.The research team studied the benefits of consuming the equivalent of a cup of cranberries a day among people aged…