CranberriesMany people eat it, it is good for the body, and can help lower heartdiseaseHowever, how do we choose cranberries?How to store cranberries?Let's take a look together~

How to choose cranberries

Cranberries are small, round berries that grow on low shrubs and have a bright red skin and flesh.They can be eaten as fruit and have a unique sour and sweet taste, and are refreshing and juicy;They can also be used to makejuiceandjametc.Cranberries require special environmental and climate conditions, and are rare and valuable, so they are called "North American Ruby".

In the market, farmers usually bring stems when selling fresh cranberries, and can judge their freshness by the firmness of the stems and the freshness of the fruit.Choose bright and plump cranberries.Generally, the deeper the color, the higher the content of anthocyanins.Or you can judge by floating cranberries on the water surface, and the ones that float on the surface are generally high-quality cranberries.If you want to buy dried cranberries, check if there is a "CIQ" anti-counterfeiting mark on the product, and also ask the dealer for an "Import Food Hygiene Certificate".

How to store cranberries?

Place cranberries in a bag and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.

If not opened, it can be stored in the freezer for about 9 months.

Tips: If you eat cranberries, it is best to eat fresh cranberries, you can make juice and drink, and should not add a lot of sugar and spices, otherwise it will not have the effect of eating.

Who should not eat cranberries?

Diabetics

Because cranberries contain a lot of sugar, diabetics should avoid them.Because diabetes causes abnormal metabolism of sugar, and the ability to regulate blood sugar is insufficient, which leads to continuous high blood sugar. If diabetics consume cranberries with too much sugar, the pancreas will degenerate early, and in severe cases, it can cause chronic complications in other parts of the body, such as heart, kidney, and eyes.

Kidney stone patients

Cranberries have a high content of oxalic acid, so kidney stone patients should avoid them.A large accumulation of oxalic acid in the body is one of the main causes of the occurrence of kidney stones. According to the survey, about 60% of kidney stones are calcium oxalate stones, so people with kidney stones should avoid eating cranberries.

People with blood stagnation

People with blood stagnation are characterized by poor circulation of blood throughout the body and a tendency to hidden stagnation.People with blood stagnation should not eat cold food to prevent blood lipid increase, block blood vessels, and avoid affecting blood circulation.Cranberries are cold foods, so people with blood stagnation should not eat them.

People with deficiency of Yang

People with deficiency of Yang have the pathology of deficiency of Yang.Yang has the function of warming the body and organs, while deficiency of Yang means that the function of the body is weakened, and it is easy to have symptoms of cold.People with deficiency of Yang should not eat cold and cold food, should not eat various cold drinks, and should not eat various cold fruits.Therefore, cranberries are not suitable for people with deficiency of Yang.

People with chronic spleen and stomach

Cranberries are a fruit with a cold nature, and are a food that can easily damage the spleen. Because cranberries have a thick and sticky taste, and are good for dissipating and eliminating gas, and can easily hinder the function of spleen transportation and transformation, and consume the spleen and stomach, so people with chronic spleen and stomach should not eat cranberries.

Although cranberries have a unique sour and sweet taste and are refreshing, for some people who are not suitable for eating, it is best to avoid eating them in daily life.After all, health is the most important. For food, we not only need to care about the taste, but also pay attention to its nutrition and taboos. For food that is not suitable for us, we should decisively not eat it.

How much cranberry is good to eat per day?

About 28-50 grams per day is good, it has a good effect on the prevention and treatment of female gynecological diseases, of course, if you eat more, the human body's absorption capacity is also not much!If you don't have gynecological or gastric diseases, it is recommended that you can eat it as a snack or as a side dish.For example, make cranberrypiecookieetc., can also be used to make cranberrycornporridgeetc.!We recommend that you eat ATOKA Cranberries, pure Canadian imported!No additives, with a rich cranberry flavor!Made with no additives, featuring a rich and mature cranberry flavor!