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Cranberry Orange by Carole Jacobs and Chef Patrice Johnson with Nicole Cormier, R.D.

» Good for treating bladder infections

Fresh cranberries and oranges are very high in vitamin C. Cranberries have compounds called proanthocyanidins that keep harmful bacteria from sticking to the bladder.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: ½ CUP

2 cups cranberries

1 orange, peeled

Juice cranberries and orange.

Per Serving

CALORIES: 152

FAT: 0.56g

SODIUM: 3.8mg

FIBER: 12g

PROTEIN: 2.1g

SUGARS: 22g

CARBOHYDRATES: 44g

Strawberry Papaya

» Good for fighting infections

Papayas and berries are both known to help fight infections. They are high in vitamin C, and the banana provides vitamin B6 for immune system support.

INGREDIENTS | YIELD: ½ CUP

1 cup strawberries, hulls intact

1 papaya, seeded and peeled

1 banana, peeled

Juice berries and papaya separately. Blend juices. Add banana and blend until smooth.

Per Serving

CALORIES: 152

FAT: 0.87g

SODIUM: 4.5mg

FIBER: 7g

PROTEIN: 3.1g

SUGARS: 24g

CARBOHYDRATES: 42g

Save Your Peels

Papaya peels can be added to meat marinades to help tenderize the meat. They will not impart a flavor to the meat, but they will make it more tender. Papaya juice is used to take the sting out of a jellyfish bite.

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