Cranberry Relish with Orange Zest Recipe for Weight Loss and Immunity Boost!

Cranberry Relish with Orange Zest Recipe for Weight Loss and Immunity Boost
Written by Irina Wardas on November 20th, 2010

Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!!!

Did you know that cranberry is one of the healthiest winter foods? We buy cranberries for Thanksgiving Dinner but we need them more than once a year.

** Cranberries are rich in vitamin C and fiber as well as numerous phytonutrients with anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Studies show that cranberries might help us boost our immunity and deal with urinary infection, colds, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc.

** Orange zest is rich in Vitamin C, pectin - natural fiber, and flavonoid called hesperidin to lower cholesterol, high blood pressure, control blood sugar, promote healthy bacteria in the intestines. Natural Pectin also helps get rid of constipation and suppress our appetit for a successful weight loss or weight management.

Here is a nice alternative to traditional cranberry sauces, which can be overly sweet from The Real Food Daily Cookbook by Ann Gentry.

Cranberry Relish with Orange Zest

Ingredients:

2 pounds fresh or frozen cranberries

1 tsp sea salt

1 cup maple syrup

2 tbsp finely grated orange zest

Directions:

Stir the cranberries and salt in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring often for about 12 minutes, or until the cranberries release their juices, become soft and have mostly fallen apart. Stir in the maple syrup and zest. Transfer to a bowl, cool and then cover and refrigerate until cold. The relish will keep for 5 days, covered and refrigerated.

Bon Appetit!

Breathe, smile and be happy,

© Irina Wardas, HHC

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