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Cranberries


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Did You KnowHow long has it been around? Cranberries have been used for consumption for

many decades dating back as far as 1550, and are 1of3 North Americas native fruits.

Cranberries were first used by Native Americans, whodiscovered the wild berry's versatility as a food,fabric dye and healing agent.

Cranberries were one of the dishes served duringThanksgiving between the Pilgrims and NativeAmericans.

Contrary to popular belief, cranberries do notgrow in water. Instead, they grow on vines inimpermeable beds layered with sand, peat, graveland clay.

How does it help the body? Cranberries are good antioxidants that are good for

the body.

They are also helpful in reducing urinary tractinfections. Also scientists now think this same function may be

useful in blocking the bacteria responsible for ulcersand certain oral bacteria that can lead to gumdisease.


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Cape Cod Cranberry Growers

Association

Cape Cod Cranberry Growers

Association was established in 1888 and

has been harvesting berries for 125

years.

They promote many healthy recipes withcranberries, and export cranberries

around the world.

They also have fun and friendly family

annual festivals for the community to

educate and promote the berries.

The association headquarters is locatedin Massachusetts.


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The Ultimate

Healthy Muffins Preparation Time:15 MinutesCook Time :40 Minutes

Ingredients:1 cup rolled oats

1/4 cup Red River hot cereal

1/4 cup cornmeal

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 tablespoons flax seeds (whole or ground)

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda

1/3 cup applesauce

1 cup plain yogurt

1 egg

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 cups blueberries

1/2 cup dried cranberries


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Step 1

Soak: oats, 12 grain cereal and cornmeal inyogurt and apple sauce for 1/2 hour. Add brownsugar, egg and mix well.Step2

Mix: flour, flax, baking powder, baking soda -Add to yoghurt mix. Combine just until moist.

Batter should be fairly thick. Add a tablespoonor two more of flour if batter is runny.Step 3

Fold: fold in berries dried cranberriesStep 4

Grease muffin pan or use line with muffin cups.Step 5

Makes 12 muffins (or 6 super muffins!).Step 6

Bake at 350 F for 35-40 minutes or untiltoothpick inserted into muffin comes out clean.

Directions


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Serving Size: 1 (85g)

Servings Per Recipe: 12

--------------------------------------------------------Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Calories

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Calories 149.1

Calories from Fat23 15%Total Fat 2.5 g 3%

Saturated Fat 0.7 g 3%

Cholesterol 20.2 mg 6%

Sodium 173.4 mg 7%

Total Carbohydrate 28.7 g 9%

Dietary Fiber 3.2 g 12%

Sugars 11.9 g 47%

Protein 4.3 g 8%

Nutrition Facts


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Thank You and Enjoy

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