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The Good and Bad of the Cranberry

POSTED BY: Dana Lilienthal | November 18, 2008 | 3:07 AM

Cranberries are a staple side dish at many Thanksgiving tables. The good news is that cranberries are low in calories and fat; full of Vitamin C and fiber; and also have antioxidants that may help prevent some cancers. The bad is that many cranberry dishes are full of sugar to cut the tartness of the berry and that can be a problem if you are working on weight loss.

Here are some ideas on how to use cranberries for your Thanksgiving feast, or any day, while keeping the sugar content, and calories low...

Make yourself a bowl of oatmeal and add unsweetened dried cranberries
Toss some raw cranberries, or unsweetened dried cranberries, in a salad
Cook the cranberries with other fruits or use honey or agave nectar as a sweetener and make a compote
Add cranberries to muffins, biscuits, or breads

Here are some delicious, and healthy recipes, that use cranberries in many different ways and can be enjoyed year round.

Belgian Endive and Apple Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Kale with Garlic and Cranberries
Acorn Squash with Wild Mushroom Cranberry Stuffing
Smoked Turkey Sandwiches with Orange Cranberry Sauce

Photo by: Deborah Klesenski

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