Happy First Day of Winter! Into December, growers continue their offseason maintenance work, including cleaning ditches, pruning vines, repairing flumes and dams. If a prolonged cold period is forecasted, growers will flood the bogs with a layer of insulating water.
Not only are cranberries great for festive holiday decorations, they’re also great for your health! Check out this story by @themanualguide to learn RDs’ favorite ways to add in cranberries to your diet this winter. https://t.co/a0SYLcdC1R
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Looking to make use of leftover cranberry sauce? @thepioneerwoman shares 25 creative ways you can ensure this Thanksgiving staple doesn’t go to waste!
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Take this to heart! Cranberries are not only effective in preventing UTIs, but they also support heart health. @Verywell identifies that proanthocyanidins in cranberries may help to lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
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Without pie, it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving! Liven up your celebration this week with this cranberry pie recipe from @USCranberries#makeitcranberry
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Did you know that fresh cranberry sales peak in November leading up to Thanksgiving? This week, head on down to your local supermarket and stock up ahead of the holiday season! #MakeItCranberry
Looking to boost your immune system ahead of the holidays? @HuffPost highlights that the phytochemicals in cranberries have been shown to have major antioxidant and antimicrobial effects in the body, as well as promote healthy aging. https://t.co/8iv4SsmxQG
Happy National Chocolate Day! 🍫 Celebrate the sweetest day of the year with this delicious Cranberry Chocolate recipe from our friends @USCranberries
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Add cranberries to your fall fruit line-up 🍂 @PreventionMag asked nutritionists what their favorite fall fruit is and cranberries made the cut!
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Harvest season is in full swing! Your growers are out harvesting through the end of the month. Keep your eye out for fresh berries and stock up!
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