The Power of Cranberry

When the Pilgrims and Native Americans shared a meal on that first Thanksgiving, cranberries graced the table with their sweet, tart flavor. The berries were prized as much for their culinary use as their ability to ease common ailments. Today, these crimson gems are valued for the same reasons.

The Los Angeles Times explores the nutritional profile of this little red fruit and looks at recent research that appears to confirm the cranberry’s ability to fight urinary tract infections, as well as the fruit’s potential in fighting gum disease, heart disease and cancer.