Sweet Cranberry Smoothie

Drinking cranberry juice can protect your heart and protects your digestive system. Cranberries have antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin K. Overall, cranberries fight infections such as the common cold and urinary tract infections. Although, there are limited studies that it prevents and fights urinary tract infections; Cranberries have healthy benefits for your teeth, skin, and organs. When you apply cranberries on your face, your skin will benefit from its antioxidant properties and its vitamins.

Cranberries will keep your skin moisturized during the winter months. Also, cranberries can lighten the marks caused by acne. Before consuming cranberry juice consult with your primary doctor. Below, you will find links for the health benefits of cranberry juice and a link to make your own cranberry face mask. Here is the recipe for making this cranberry smoothie. 

Ingredients:

1 A cup of Cranberries or Cranberry Juice

8-16 oz of water

1 Celery Stalk

A bunch of seedless green grapes (2)

1 Red Apple

1/2 Lemon

Preparation:

First, wash one apple. Peel and slice the apple. Remove the seeds. Second, wash the celery and chop the celery in small pieces. Third, wash the seedless grapes and remove the stems.  Fourth, rinse the grapes with a strainer. Last, wash the cranberries if you are using cranberries.

Add water in the blender. Next, add cranberry juice if you are using cranberry juice for this smoothie. Then, add the pieces of celery, apples, and add the grapes. Add cranberries if you aren’t using cranberry juice.  Puree everything in a blender. Last, add a few slices of lemon. This smoothie serves four people. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Here are more resources about Cranberry Juice:

Benefits of Cranberry Juice:

https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/cranberry-juice-benefits

Cranberry Juice-Health Benefits, Uses, & Side Effects:
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-cranberry-juice.html

Cranberry Juice Benefits and Side Effects:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322731.php

Cranberry for your Face:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/beauty/Cranberry-for-your-face/articleshow/21162130.cms