Cranberry Harvest Begins! Guys Drink In The Vitamins

Harvest

The Milwaukee Wisconsin, Journal Sentinel reported the start of the ‘Fall Harvest’ of Cranberry, which is the Wisconsin’s official state fruit. The harvest is at its peak! By the end of the month, the harvest of the state’s No. 1 fruit crop will be largely over, according to the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. They explain that the harvest of the Cranberry fruit has been delayed by a week to ten days, due to warm weather. They were awaiting cooler clime — key to turning the white berries into a crimson fruit, the association’s executive director, Tom Lochner, said. The fruit is required to reach a certain colour before the growers deliver the fruits. If the weather is warm then the berry does not get its rich red tinge, Wisconsin leads the country in Cranberry production and enjoys sixty percent (60%) of the America’s supply. This berry is grown across 21,000 acres in 20 counties in the northern and central parts of the state of Wisconsin.

Cranberry And Feasts

Cranberry farming started in Wisconsin in the mid 1800, when loggers discovered wild Cranberries in the under-brushes. An industry was born since then. The berry actually gets its name from ‘craneberry’, not because of the color, but because the flower of the Cranberry resemblances the crane’s head. Cranberry shrubs are low, creeping shrubs or vines.  They are pollinated by bees. The fruit is a berry, which is larger than the leaves of the plant. While initially it is white and gradually turns a deep red when it is fully ripe. It is edible of course, but its acidic taste usually overpowers its sweetness. Cranberries are a major commercial crop in certain American states. Cranberries are mostly processed into products. They are crushed and bottled as juice, processed as sauces and jams. Some Cranberries are sweetened and sold in sachets. The remaining fruits are sold fresh to consumers. Cranberry sauce is a traditional accompaniment to turkey at Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Cranberry Cures

There are many curative properties of Cranberries. These berries are believed to help in the cure of Urinary Tract Infection. They also have properties in treating Cardiovascular Diseases too; its anti-inflammatory properties help in reducing blood pressure. Cranberries are known to be helpful in treatment of cancer, by slowing down cancer progression. Dentists too are happy with Cranberry, they claim it aids in oral hygiene. Plenty reasons to enjoy Cranberry! So just eat away!

Vitamins

Cranberry juice has loads of vitamins. One glass of Cranberry Juice has 23.5 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C keep at the dangerous free radicals from attacking the body’s DNA Vitamin C is involved in the production of Collagen too! So get cracking and load up on the fruit. Cranberry Fruit also contains Vitamin A, which act as an antioxidant and help in preserving tissue. Vitamin A is exceptionally good to have to maintain good eye-sight. It also keeps the immune system good and promotes cell growth. So here is another reason to load up on Cranberry fruit. Calcium too is present in Cranberry fruit, not wonder dentists applaud the fruit. Apart from calcium building bone about which most of us know, it regulates muscle contractions, including out heartbeat. This fruit contains Iron too. Iron is the main mineral in keeping the blood rich in oxygen, which in turn protect other organs and plays a role in red blood cell production. This fruit is low in saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol, therefore highly recommended to enjoy!