No more are cranberries just something you see as a gelatinous side dish on your Thanksgiving table…cranberry products, including fresh/frozen cranberries, cranberry juice cocktail, dried cranberries and cranberry sauce contain proanthocyanidins (PACs). These flavonoids are unique to cranberries and have a different structure than PACs found in other foods.

Cranberries are naturally low in sugar and high in acidity. In fact, fresh cranberries have similar sugar content to lemons; therefore they are usually sweetened to be palatable.

Research has shown the cranberry may improve blood cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure, inflammation and oxidative stress. Between fresh, frozen, dried, juice and sauce, you can experience the health benefits of cranberries all year long! The seasons won’t stop YOU from enjoying delicious cranberries year-round.

7 Ways to Dish up your Delish Cranberries this holiday season:

1. Sprinkle dried cranberries over green salads to add unique flavor and texture.
2. Add dried cranberries to hot oatmeal.
3. Incorporate dried cranberries into whole grain sides such as quinoa, bulgur, pasta and brown rice.
4. Got left over cranberry sauce? Spread on veggie, chicken or turkey sandwiches and wraps.
5. Make your own barbecue sauce with cranberry sauce as a tart and tangy main ingredient.
6. Whisk cranberry juice with herbs, spices and olive oil for a tangy salad dressing.
7. Mix cranberry juice with unflavored seltzer for a refreshing spritzer.