Cranberry Juice

Deceivingly tart but soo good for your body.. let us cleanse before the feasting begins.

Drink without adding any sweeteners, it sure is tart, so just fill up a shot glass size and drink in one shot. Introducing kids to the idea that everything need not be sweetened can go a long way for them too.

If you have little kids, bored teens at home put them to work in the cranberry juice making as part of fun holiday activity, I promise they will enjoy popping the berries like the bubble wrap that comes in your packages. Just make sure the ziplock has no holes in it and all the air is out so they are not making a mess.

Doctors recommend drinking cranberry juice to cure urinary tract infections and recurrent infections in women and young adults. It helps in preventing age relative oxidative damage. Please do keep in mind - drink cranberry juice only in moderation as it is very acidic and too much of it could generate acid reflux issues.

The grocery store cranberry juice in the soda isle is most often a mixer, it has copious amount of sugar and is loaded with preservatives. Remember homemade unsweetened is best but you are free to add sugar or honey if needed.

Best cranberry juice extraction method : (without machine)

Cranberry contains high amounts of vitamin C and heat breaks it down and destroys it completely. Hence cooking is not recommended. Vitamin C is also water soluble and exposure to excessive air can also destroy it. Hence old fashioned cold pressed fresh is the best to reap all the goodness.

Can I use a chopper or food processor for crushing cranberry?

Of course, you can but if you heat from the machine and oxidization can affect the juice quality. Use your lovely hands and take the cranberry juice making as a stress buster not a chore.