The cranberry has a long history of fighting urinary tract infections, fighting the dental health issues and being an excellent source of anti-oxidants and more, naturally. For decades, stories of the urinary tract benefits of the cranberry have been the source of legend and folklore. For many urinary tract suffers, the cranberry is considered "Mother Nature's urinary tract fighter".

Table of Contents:

Introduction: The Cranberry................................................................................................5
History of the Cranberry......................................................................................................7
Cranberries Offer a Supermarket of Antioxidant Compounds............................................8
What is an Antioxidant?.......................................................................................................8
What are Anthocyanins?....................................................................................................10
Cranberries Help Fight Urinary Tract Infections...............................................................11
How the Cranberry Prevents Bacteria From Sticking?......................................................12
Cranberry Juice Alters the E. Coli Membrane...................................................................12
Cranberries and Healthy Teeth and Dental Health............................................................13
Cranberries Help to Fight LDL (bad) Cholesterol.............................................................14
Cranberries Help to Fight Kidney Stone Formation..........................................................15
Cranberries Help to Fight the Herpes Virus......................................................................15
Ten Ways to Incorporate Cranberries into Your Daily Route...........................................16
Great Tasting Cranberry Recipes.......................................................................................17
Sea Breeze..........................................................................................................................17
Cranberry, Crab Meat and Cream Cheese Appetizers.......................................................18
Cranberry Mustard Dipping Sauce....................................................................................18
Bonus: Flax At-a-Glance: A Quick Overview of the Natural Health Benefits of Flax.....19
Flax Helps to Fight Menopausal Symptoms......................................................................19
Flax Helps to Fight Inflammation......................................................................................19
Flax Helps to Fight Constipation.......................................................................................19
Flax Helps to Fight Cholesterol.........................................................................................20
Cranberry Supplements and Cranberry Products...............................................................20
Resource Page:...................................................................................................................22
Sources for Cranberry Products:........................................................................................22
Sources for Additional Information on Antioxidants, Anthocyanins and Fruit:...............22
References..........................................................................................................................22