Cranberries, which can only be consumed fresh in September and October, are made into jam, marmalade and tarhana so that they can be consumed in all seasons. It has been learned that cranberries, which are very beneficial for health, help lose weight. Prof. Dr. Vefik Arıca explained the benefits of cranberries and how to use them for weight loss.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOSE 10 POUNDS IN A MONTH
Yalova University Vice Rector and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. Vefik Arıca stated that cranberries contain high amounts of vitamins A, C, E and K, which strengthen the immune system. Prof. Dr. Vefik Arıca said that cranberry is a fruit that contains magnesium and calcium. Explaining that there are many wild cranberry fruits in Turkey, Arıca noted that grafted cranberry fruits are frequently produced around Yalova, Bursa and Malatya. Emphasizing the slimming properties of this fruit, Prof. Dr. Arıca said, “Cranberry grown in these 3 regions is used in obesity due to its satiety-increasing, edema-increasing properties and fat-dissolving properties. “If we combine cinnamon and cloves in the cranberry fruit, boil it in 2 liters of water, then warm it and drink 2 glasses of water every morning on an empty stomach, we can lose an average of 8-10 kilos in 1 month,” he said.
IT CAN ALSO BE CONSUMED AS SHERBET
Prof. Dr. Arıca added that cranberries help lose weight and said, “Cranberries can also be used as sherbet or dried fruit. “We recommend using the dried fruit several times in children to prevent frequent infections,” he said.
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