Dried cranberries are dehydrated cranberries
Dried cranberries offer several benefits similar to other cranberry types. Dried cranberries also offer a source of dietary fibre which can help in improving digestive health and are low in calories.
Antioxidant compounds in cranberries such as oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC’s), anthocyanidin flavonoids, cyanidin, peonidin and quercetin may prevent cardiovascular disease by counteracting against cholesterol plaque formation in the heart and blood vessels. Further, these compounds help the human body lower LDL cholesterol levels and increase HDL good cholesterol levels in the blood.
Dried cranberries are also a good source of many vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin A, ß-carotene, lutein, zea-xanthin, and folate and minerals like potassium, and manganese.Their most common benefit is that consuming them in sufficient amounts helps in the treatment of urinary tract problems.The calcium content in dried cranberries may help in fighting against tooth decay, and thus may contribute to very effective dental care.
