I am a big fan of cranberries and cranberry juice and just like blueberry juice, it is something I enjoy all year round. Cranberries, which are high in nutrients and anti-oxidants, are considered a 'super food'. The juice, made from whole cranberries, is dark red and has a tart taste.It is usually diluted with water before drinking. I always dilute it with water. It strengthens the immune system and is great for the overall health.
For me, one of the joys of summer is the wonderful selection of fruit, including melons, stone fruit and of course berries, among them blueberries, which I love. Blueberries, which come from a flowering shrub, are native to North America, but are also found throughout Europe, Asia and Africa. There are different species of blueberry and they can be cultivated or picked from wild bushes. The term 'wild' refers to bushes that are not planted or genetically manipulated but they are pruned or burned and pests are 'managed'. The blueberry shrub is related to the shrubs that produce cranberries and huckleberries. Blueberries are nutrient-dense, containing fibre, vitamins and minerals. They are low in calories and are one of the highest antioxidant foods in the world.
