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National Eat a Cranberry Day
There is no better way to begin your festive Thanksgiving meal than with a small bowl of fresh cranberries. Indulge in some of America’s oldest holiday traditions and enjoy the tart red berry that has been a highlight of American cooking for centuries. With the help of National Eat A Cranberry Day, you too can enjoy this low-calorie fruit year-round and get healthier too!
History of National Eat A Cranberry Day
The cranberry is an American berry that is cultivated in the wild from the cold regions of New England through Michigan and out to Wisconsin, commonly known as the “cranberry belt.” It can also be grown further south but requires a lot of shade and acidic soil to live. The color, taste and texture of cranberries make them great additions to many recipes. Whether you add them to muffins, cakes or just canned juice they will offer a burst of flavor every time. All cranberries have bitter skin that contains a chemical compound that is slightly toxic to humans. This is where this amazing fruit gets its unique tart pungent taste.
Once known as the official state fruit of Massachusetts, the Cranberry is a well-known crop in both North America and Europe. In North America the Cranberries are most popular in the state of Massachusetts during Thanksgiving and Christmas, but where they are also commonly used to make Cranberry sauce, a warm and sweet food that often accompanies Turkey. The cranberry is also becoming a more popularised fruit in many other countries because of its health benefits, namely that it is high in antioxidants.
Why National Eat A Cranberry Day?
The Cranberry is a health booster. It is preferred by people of all age groups, especially old citizens. Cranberry has been recorded in history as “Cranberry”. Phytonutrients in Cranberry have more antioxidants than other fruits. They are capable of fighting free radicals in the body and lowering the risk of cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, inflammation and some bacterial infections.. with Cranberries. . .
The 21st Century is returning to the past as it brings back taste of the Cranberries and Concord Grapes, once grown in New England. Just like our forefathers did, we will not only relish the taste of Cranberries and Concord Grapes during Thanksgiving but also eat them for snacks daily.
To help us all make the most of this colorful fall season, we’re sharing additional uses for cranberries. For example, you can use them to deodorise your shoes and cosy up a doormat. Simply put a few in an old pair of pantyhose then stash it inside your shoe or beneath your mat. Happy fall!
Cranberries are my favorite fruit to use in various recipes.They not only give an excellent taste and contrast, but also add a good amount of fibre, vitamin C and antioxidants to the diet.
Cranberry season is here! Let’s set up a tradition to enjoy with every meal: by replacing some of the iceberg lettuce in your next salad with red cranberries, or sprinkling some on your next turkey sandwich. Or maybe you can add them to your omelette in the morning, or your baked sweet potatoes at night! Cranberries are great on pretty much everything and they are so good for you!
