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14 I N S P I R I N G H E A LT H CRANBERRIES ADD A ZING TO THIS TANGY RECIPE, COURTESY OF THE WISCONSIN STATE CRANBERRY GROWERS ASSOCIATION. INGREDIENTS 1 cup orange juice 1 cup sugar sucralose (sugar substitute) 1 12-ounce bag fresh or frozen whole cranberries ½ cup dried currants ½ cup onion, diced ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 teaspoon garlic, minced ¾ teaspoon cumin, ground 1 pound turkey breast cutlets or leftover cooked turkey breast ½ cup spreadable fat-free cream cheese 4 10-inch white corn tortillas 4 large green leaf lettuce leaves 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped 1 medium apple, sliced thinly Salt and black pepper to taste (optional) NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING Sodium: 289mg Calories: 390 Protein: 33g Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 76mg Fiber: 9g Carbohydrates: 11g Beyond the pleasantly tart flavor, cranberries are rich with a bounty of health benefits. The easiest way to enjoy cranberries is in juice (be wary of offerings that are loaded with sugar), but the skin and flesh are discarded during the juicing process. Whole cranberries contain the most disease-resistant nutrients. Studies show that cranberries can: • Counteract cancer. Scientists have long recognized that consuming cranberries is associated with a reduced risk of developing certain cancers, particularly of the breast, colon, lung, and prostate. Recent studies indicate that cranberries contain several anti-cancer substances that work together, including anti-inflammatory phytonutrients and damage-repairing antioxidants. Some studies also suggest that cranberries may help guard against cancer cells present in the body. • Cut cardiovascular disease. The cranberry's phytonutrients and antioxidants also promote blood vessel health, prevent high blood pressure, and lower blood cholesterol levels, all of which are essential to cardiovascular wellness. • Impede inflammation. The phytonutrients in cranberries reduce inflammation throughout the digestive system, preventing irritation, infection, damage, and disease from the mouth to the colon. • Uphold urinary tract health. Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins (PACs), substances that help keep bacteria from sticking to the lining of the bladder, which helps prevent infections. The antiadhesion properties of PACs may also help prevent the formation of kidney stones. Source: wiscran.org DIRECTIONS To make the spicy cranberry sauce, combine orange juice, sucralose, cranberries, currants, onion, vinegar, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and cumin in a medium saucepan. Boil, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, typically about 15 minutes. Let cool, then refrigerate. If using fresh turkey cutlets, sauté them in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat until they're no longer pink inside. Let cool. Cut cooked or leftover turkey into strips. To assemble wraps, spread two tablespoons of fat-free cream cheese over each tortilla. Add lettuce leaves, 1/2 cup turkey, 1/4 cup cranberry sauce, 1/2 teaspoon cilantro, and 1/4 of the apple slices. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Fold top, bottom, and one side of tortilla edges over filling, then tightly roll remaining tortilla. Makes 4 servings. Have a Cran-Do Attitude

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