Benefits of Cranberries

March 7th, 2009 flowercarole
Benefits of Cranberries

Benefits of Cranberries

Source: Cranberry Institute

Scientific research is revealing how healthful cranberries can be. Packed with nutrients like antioxidants and other natural compounds, cranberries are a great choice for the health conscious consumer. Cranberries are available in a wide variety of forms including fresh fruit, juice, sauce, and dried. Juices and sauce are available year-round at your grocery retailer. Fresh fruit is generally available from September to December. Include more cranberries in your diet today and start eating healthier today.

Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins (PACs) that can prevent the adhesion of certain of bacteria, including E. coli, associated with urinary tract infections to the urinary tract wall. The anti-adhesion properties of cranberry may also inhibit the bacteria associated with gum disease and stomach ulcers.

Top 10 Breakfast Smoothie Recipes

February 26th, 2009 flowercarole

After completing a little research recently here at Flowercarole.com, we discovered which type of fruit smoothie recipes our visitors like to make for their breakfast.

(Number 1 being the most popular smoothie)

1.   Banana, Honey and Cinnamon Smoothie

2.  Apple Mania Smoothie

3.  Banana and Strawberry Burst Smoothie

4.  Very Berry Smoothie

5.  Fruity Delight Smoothie

6.  Sweet and Healthy Smoothie

7.  Banana and Peanut Butter Smoothie

8.  Pear Pine Smoothie

9.  Cranberry and Strawberry Smoothie

10. Tangy Tomato Smoothie

Brown Sugar Banana Recipe

December 18th, 2008 flowercarole

If you’ve made and enjoyed your smoothie(s) during the day and you have any leftover bananas then why don’t you have a go at making this very quick and simple banana dessert recipe.

Brown Sugar Bananas
2 medium sized bananas
1 large tbsp soft brown sugar
Juice from half an orange (or lime)
25g soft butter

Method

Kids will love this quick free banana recipe. Firstly thinly slice the bananas. Heat a large frying pan, when hot add the butter. Next add the sliced bananas and stir them in the butter for a few seconds until coated. Sprinkle the soft brown sugar over the bananas and remain stirring until the sugar starts to harden slightly. Next pour in the juice of the orange (or lime). When the froth (sizzling) calms down add the bananas and sauce to a large bowl and enjoy. These are great served with vanilla ice-cream, yummy!

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