Dried cranberries are a tasty and healthy snack. They are also used to prepare compotes, broths helpful for colds, sauces, desserts, added to meat and fish dishes, breakfast cereals, cottage cheese, salads, baked goods, and for decoration. Cranberries are a natural antibiotic and are used as a preventative for indigestion. Cranberries are rich in pectins, which contribute to the elimination of heavy metal compounds like lead, cobalt, cesium. Cranberries are also used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. With regular consumption, cranberries strengthen blood vessel walls, make them more elastic, and cleanse them of cholesterol.
