Benefits of Cranberries

March 7th, 2009 flowercarole

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.

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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

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Apple Delight – Healthy Salad Recipe

February 23rd, 2009 flowercarole

Is it time to brighten up your salad recipes which you make? Do you ever use apples in the salads you prepare? If not, why not try this quick free salad recipe below, we guarantee you will love it.

Apple Delight Salad Recipe
(Serves 4)

Ingredients
4 large lettuce leaves
2 large apples (peeled and cubed)
2 stalks of celery (diced)
1 good handful of raisins
1 tablespoon of low fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Method
Combine all ingredients (except for the lettuce leaves) in a large bowl. Place in the fridge until ready to serve. When ready to serve, place lettuce leave on each plate and spoon mixture on. Great as a side dish.

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