National Cranberry Day in USA

Cranberries Were Originally Called ibimi. Native Americans Used Cranberries as a Remedy. Only 5% of Cranberries are Sold Fresh. Cranberries Can Help Whiten Your Teeth. Cranberries have natural flavonoids in them that can help prevent the growth of plaque, bacteria and gum disease, according to USA Today. That's if you eat them as a natural berry, otherwise, added sugar in cranberry juice and sauce is obviously not good for your dental hygiene.

Cranberries have anti-inflammatory effects, thanks to their high amounts of antioxidants, especially anthocyanins and flavanols, which give cranberries their dark hue. Antioxidants have been shown to reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases because they can help lower inflammation in our bodies.

Cranberries are not only tasty, they are also healthy. In the USA, they have been celebrating Cranberry Day since 1816 and it is used for the turkey on Thanksgiving.