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PageA5 A p ril 9, 2008 F ood Cranberries The Wonderberry at Work Since 1984, many studies have indicated that cranberries may have a num ber o f health benefits, the forem ost being its "anti-adhesion" effect on certain bacteria. C ranber ries are native to North A merica; they are grown in bogs and belong to the same family as the bilberry and the blueberry. C ranberriesGive Everyone Something to Smile About Your mouth is one place where the anti-stick pow er o f cranberry may one day com e in handy by helping to reduce the am ount of bacteria in the mouth. Cranberry: A berry afteryour own heart. The antioxidants (bund in cran berries may help the body defend itself against free radical damage. In fact, laboratory studies show that cranberries can inhibit oxidation of low-density cholesterol, which is thought to be one way cholesterol becomes sticky, allowing it to attach to the blood vessel wall. C ranberries were first used by Native Americans, w hodiscovered the wild berry's versatility as a food, fabric dye and healing agent. T o day, cranberries are com m ercially grow n throughout the northern asso ciatio n o f cra n b erry g ro w ers in the U nited S tates had fo rm ed , and now , U.S. fa n n e rs h arv est ap p ro x im ately 4 0 ,0 0 0 acres o f c ra n b errie s each year. part o f the United States and are available in both fresh and pro cessed forms. A m erican w h alers and m a ri ners carried cra n b errie s on their v oyages to prev en t scu rv y . In l8 l6 ,C a p ta in Henry Hall becam e the first to su ccessfu lly cu ltiv ate cran b erries. By 1871, the first A.K.A. the Bounce Berries, because a fresh cranberry will bounce if dropped. Keep Your Stomach from Grumbling Full, em pty, aching or laughing until it hurts, the best way to keep a stom ach happy is to keep it healthy. Em erging research sug gests that cranberry’s “anti-stick" properties can also keep H. pylori from sticking to stomach cells. Cran berry juice may help keep your stom ach healthy so these bacteria ca n ’t stick to your stom ach wall. The bacteria ju st ca n ’t get a good grip. 12-Pack Coca-Cola Fridge Packs SAFEWAY 12-oz. cans. Selected varieties Plus deposit m Oregon SAVE up to $1138 on 4 Ingredients for life Folklore, Wive’s Tales & Other Truths RANCHERS Turns out the old hom e remedy is true. C ranberries can help keep your urinary tract healthy. N atu rally, too! Tostitos Tortilla Chips 9 to 13.5-oz Selected varieties. SAVE up to $1.66 EXTREME VALUE Kellogg’s Cereal “This incredible entree is a taste treat and it presents beautifully. ” 14 to 20-oz Selected varieties. Club Price: $2.00 ea. Rancher’s Reserve Beef Ribeye Steak Bone-In. Or Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steak. 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