I found something interesting today on AOL Health about diet and health. It seems that some of that healthful eating we do can actually be detrimental to our bladder health. Who knew? Well, after reading this we both will. 
The following evidence is known as “anecdotal” which means it will affect some people, but not others, according to Kelly O’Connor, R.D., L.D.N.
Citrus fruits, tomatoes, while full of healthy vitamin C are also full of acid. This can irritate conditions such as urinary incontinence and over-active bladder. Spicy foods can do the same thing, so watch the jalapenos.
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No matter how fabulous your turkey turns up, you’ll need an equally savory sauce to go with it. The perfect fit? Cranberry sauce.
Cranberries are not just rich in vitamin C, they also help fight bacterial infections, particularly in the bladder.
While searching for recipes, I’ve come across a website that sounds remarkably similar to mine: Fabulous Foods. A fabulous website, with fabulous resources and articles! Back to recipes, though, here are some cranberry sauce recipes you can try. The tangerine-apricot-cranberry combo makes me salivate! And when Thanksgiving is over, you may try these other cranberry recipes, too!
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I first got to know the medicinal properties of this fruit (juice) just recently because a friend of mine drinks this to prevent bladder and urinary tract infections. And yes, there is a sound scientific basis to this.
A specific type of tannin found only in cranberries and blueberries interacts with the little projections on the Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria (the most common cause of UTI), preventing them from sticking to the walls of the bladder and causing infection.
If you’re up for more scientific reading, read the report from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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