While considered a more acidic berry, cranberries provide a wealth of health benefits. One of the most widely known benefits is that cranberries can provide benefits for the health of the urinary tract. These red berries are also known to contain excellent infection fighting properties. Some additional benefits cited include improving the body’s circulatory system, acting as a bactericide and even thought to be a beneficial food for people with asthma.

Enjoy this delicious Cranberry Salsa throughout the Fall season, brought to us by Medicine Net:

Cranberry Salsa

Ingredients:

• 4 oz 100% cranberry juice blend
• 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 cup fresh cranberries, sliced thin1
• 1/4 cup ripe medium avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup pineapple, diced
• 1/2 cup scallions (including green tops), sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup jalapeno peppers, chopped fine
• 2 cloves crushed garlic (1 teaspoon)
• Fresh ground pepper, as desired

Preparation:
1. Place juice into a saucepan. Boil for about 5 minutes until reduced to about 1 tablespoon of syrup.
2. Place the reduced juice and all remaining ingredients into a medium bowl and stir until incorporated.
3. Chill and serve immediately.<BR<
*Fresh cranberries may be stored in your freezer for up to 1 year.

Yield:
8 servings

Nutritional Information:
Per serving: Calories 40, Protein 0 g, Fat 0 g, Calories From Fat 0, Carbohydrates 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 76 mg.