Cranberries are a rich source of polyphenol antioxidants and phytochemicals which are actively being researched for the possibility of benefits to the immune system, cardiovascular system and for anti-cancer properties
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| The Health Benefits of Cranberries |
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cranberries.jpgCranberries come from a group of evergreen dwarf shrubs or vines and are a member of the genus Vaccinium, subgenus Oxycoccos. Cranberries got their name from early European settlers in America who thought the plant resembled a crane. Canadians refer to the cranberry as a mossberry, while the English refer to the fruit as fenberry.
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