Let’s dive into the research behind why cranberries might be good for more than just Thanksgiving sides! Previously, cranberries had been linked to decreasing frequencies of urinary tract infections and certain cardiovascular and neurological diseases. New studies have been published to add to the many health benefits this fruit can provide. Strong communities of healthy gut bacteria, and lessened amounts of harmful gut bacteria were recorded in a sample of participants that consumed 109 mg of cranberries daily for just four days. It might be time to introduce cranberries year-round into our diets, not just for Thanksgiving! Read more to discover the mighty benefits of these mini fruits.   

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Heart-healthy meals aren’t always seen as the most delicious options for your diet! Amazingly, recent studies have found associations between dark chocolate intake and reduced risk of hypertension and venous thromboembolism. The risk for those two events decreased by 27% and 31% respectively. Dark chocolates contain large amounts of flavanols, which are powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds. Try integrating a square of cacao dark chocolate into your daily routine and read for more information!  

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Let’s explore how getting a good night’s sleep could be the answer to retaining your vision in your later years. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an ailment that often leads to blindness. Approximately 11 million Americans experience loss of vision due to complications with AMD. An exciting finding in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology found an association between regular melatonin intake and maintained vision or delayed advancement of AMD. Melatonin, which is naturally generated in the human body and heavily linked to the sleep cycle, can also be supplemented as needed in your diet. Read more on the exciting connections between melatonin and long-term vision function! 

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