Coach’s Oats: A Fan of the Cran

It’s officially September and soon we will be welcoming the first day of fall. What better way to get into the fall spirit than to indulge in cranberries? The peak season for these deliciously red berries is September through December. Not only do the small morsels pack a punch full of flavor, they also offer healthful benefits.

Information below comes from an article from the Real Age Website, a site with advisors including Dr. Oz, Dr. Michael Roizen, and Dr. Keith Roach.

• Cranberries are packed with antioxidants! And with the combination of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and anti-clotting agents, this berry can help prevent fat and cholesterol build up on artery walls. The potent combo can also lower LDL “bad” cholesterol and increase HDL “good” cholesterol.

• The powerful red little food can also help keep H. pylori bugs (ulcer-causing agents) from staying in the stomach and flush out the harmful bacteria.

• They’re loaded with flavonoids, which can help defend against cancer cell growth

–To read the full article and more cranberry benefits from Real Age, click here.

With all those benefits how can you not add cranberries to your diet this fall? Toss them in your salads, pancakes, and of course oatmeal.