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🍷 HOMEMADE CRANBERRY JUICE: A 2000-Word Deep-Dive RECIPE & GUIDE

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🍒 Why Cranberry Juice?

Cranberries are a superfruit — small, tart berries loaded with antioxidants, vitamin C, flavonoids, and anti-inflammatory compounds. People often associate them with urinary tract health, but there’s more to them.

Drinking cranberry juice for 7 days straight, especially if it’s unsweetened or homemade, can:

• Support urinary tract health

• Improve digestion

• Increase hydration

• Help reduce bloating

• Potentially improve skin clarity

• Boost your energy by stabilizing blood sugar (if unsweetened)

• Provide antioxidants that reduce free radical damage

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🧪 What Happens to Your Body After 7 Days of Cranberry Juice?

Day 1–2: You might notice increased urination (natural diuretic effect). This helps flush toxins and excess salt.

Day 3–4: Bloating may reduce. Your gut and urinary tract begin responding to the anti-inflammatory properties.

Day 5–6: Skin can start looking brighter due to antioxidants. If you had mild UTI symptoms or digestive issues, you might feel relief.

Day 7: A sense of internal "cleansing." People often say they feel lighter, clearer, and more energized.

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🥣 THE RECIPE: Homemade Cranberry Juice (Unsweetened)

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🍶 Ingredients (Base Recipe – Makes ~4 cups)

• 12 oz (340g) fresh or frozen cranberries

• 4 cups water

• 1–2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice (optional)

• Juice of 1 lemon (optional, for flavor and vitamin C)

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🍳 Equipment

• Medium saucepan

• Wooden spoon or spatula

• Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth

• Blender (optional)

• Glass container or pitcher for storage

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🔥 Instructions

1. Boil the Cranberries

Place cranberries and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

As cranberries heat, they’ll pop. This is normal — it's the skin breaking open to release juice.

2. Simmer

Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cranberries should be soft and mostly broken down.

3. Cool Slightly

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes.

4. Blend (Optional)

For a more complete extraction, pour the mixture into a blender and blend for 30 seconds. This step intensifies the flavor and nutrient content.

5. Strain

Use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain the mixture into a bowl or pitcher. Press with a spoon to extract all the juice.

You can save the leftover pulp and mix it into smoothies or oatmeal.

6. Sweeten and Flavor

Add your sweetener of choice while the juice is still warm, stirring until dissolved. Add lemon juice for brightness and extra vitamin C.

7. Chill and Serve

Transfer to a pitcher or jar, chill in the refrigerator, and enjoy cold. It lasts up to 7–10 days refrigerated.

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🌟 Nutritional Benefits per Cup (Approximate)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	40–60 (without added sugar)
Vitamin C	25–35% DV
Fiber	1–2g (if unstrained or blended)
Antioxidants	High in polyphenols
Sugar	Minimal (unless sweetened)