Cranberries: calories and benefits. Dried cranberries. What is made from cranberries?

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Cranberry is an evergreen plant that grows mainly in the northern parts of Russia. In order for it to have a pleasant taste, and also contain its usual vitamins and minerals, cranberries must grow precisely in temperate zones. Sometimes some varieties can withstand even more severe conditions. The calorie content of cranberries is almost negligible, it tastes sour, so it is often found in various dishes.

Many housewives are sure that she will spice up the taste, and will not particularly affect the total calorie content of the whole dish. It is important that any food will increase its beneficial properties by adding this berry. This fact is not surprising, since the product has been recognized as one of the most useful since ancient times.

Cranberry calories

Cranberry is popular among people who are accustomed to always monitor their he alth, as it contains many active substances. It is important that the calorie content of cranberries depends on what kind it has. If the product is fresh and unprocessed, then the calorie content is appropriate - 46.4 kcal.

Frozen berry has 18 kcal per 100 grams of product. The most high-calorie is dried, as it contains about 308 kcal.

If a person intends to lose weight, then he should consume the berry fresh or frozen. As a rule, the use of a fresh product does not raise questions. But what is prepared from frozen cranberries? This option is suitable for making smoothies, and the frozen berry does not even need to be thawed. It is also great as an addition to cereals and salads.

When losing weight, it is better not to use dried cranberries in principle, since they have almost 11 times more calories than regular ones. If there is still a need to use such a product, then it is better to do it in the morning. Also, the quantity should be limited to a few items.

Benefit

It makes no sense to study only the calorie content of the berry, because in addition to this, its useful properties are important information. Since ancient times, it has been known not only as a weight loss product, but also as a cure for many diseases. Any preventive measures can be carried out at home, you just need to know how to prepare the product, how to consume it.

The benefits of cranberries for children and adults are undeniable, as they contain many active substances. It has the following properties:

1. Anti-scurvy.
2. Diuretic.
3. Anti-inflammatory.
4. Antimicrobial.
5. Antiviral.

Accordingly, if a child or an adult has a cold and there are signs of a sore throat, then he can drink a course of decoctions or settings from the berry, as a result of which he will get rid of the disease.

Also, people who have problems with kidney function, due to which fluid is poorly excreted from the body, can use berries, as it not only helps to "heal" the kidneys, remove fluid, but also rid the body of toxins.

For those who suffer from high "bad" cholesterol, cranberry will be a salvation, as it will lower its level significantly.

It is important to observe the reaction of the body, an allergic reaction is possible.

Slimming

How to eat cranberries to lose weight? A similar question is sometimes of interest not only to girls, but also to men. To resolve all the troubles, it was the cranberry diet that was created, which is very effective.

The calorie content of cranberries is just a small part of the daily allowance, so there are no serious restrictions on the use of berries.

The diet involves the use of the product throughout the day. In the morning you need to drink a fruit drink or smoothie from a berry, do the same in the afternoon, and also use a small handful of the product. Dinner is identical, only the liquid must be drunk before meals.

Of course, cranberries are not all you need to eat. You need to follow a proper balanced diet, and berries will only serve as an addition to it. It is important to remember to drink enough water.

In addition to similar cranberry dishes in this diet, you canconsume and a number of others. Many of them can exceed the usual number of calories in cranberries, so you need to eat them with caution, that is, in small quantities.

1. Cranberry juice - 46.4 calories.
2. Morse - 27, 7.
3. Compote - 13, 7.
4. Kissel - 54 (better to drink homemade).
5. Jam - 250.
6. Pie - 390.

People who can't eat cranberries

Any variations of the use of berries are prohibited to people:

• who have serious problems with the gastrointestinal tract, as well as increased acidity of gastric juice;
• prone to heartburn;
• gout sufferers;
• who have urolithiasis.

Read more about the benefits of dried berries

As already mentioned, dried or dried cranberries are the most high-calorie. Despite this fact, it also has a number of useful properties:

1. First of all, dried berries are a natural antioxidant. It is for this reason that cranberries can affect he alth, and it can also rejuvenate the body and skin tissues.
2. Due to the presence of vitamins, in particular group C, the berry is able to develop or create an immune system, which helps to get sick with various colds much less often. This effect is especially noticeable when a person drinks tea based on dried cranberries. After a short period of harmful, destructive substances leave the body naturally. After a few days, a person will feel he althy and vigorous.
3. Women prone to cystitis can relieve symptoms with cranberry juice. Moreover, this can be done at any stage of the disease.
4. The presence of vitamins C and PP helps the berry to cure problem vessels. For example, if there is a tendency to form blood clots, then a person can regularly consume juice or tea from the berry - and this problem will not arise in principle.
5. Pregnant women can eat dried berries from time to time so that the condition of the fetus becomes good by improving blood circulation. Also, during illness, it is better for pregnant girls to eat cranberries, because serious medicines are contraindicated for them. The berry will not only improve the condition and destroy viruses, but also affect the well-being of the fetus.

Culinary Use

In the culinary field, the product is used as the main ingredient for various sauces or mousses. Many chefs prefer to add some berries to a sweet pie or cake to create a flavor contrast. In addition to sweet dishes, cranberries are also added to chicken, salad, pilaf.