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CRANBERRY TOPS RED WINE FOR HEALTH BENEFITS WITH ONE-TWO PUNCH...Fall's Favorite Berry Boosts Good Cholesterol

For years, red wine and grape juice have been touted as the drinks that protect against heart disease. But scientists are discovering cranberry juice may be just as heart-healthy as red wine. New findings reveal cranberries boost good cholesterol and shield the heart with their unique antioxidant muscle.

Packing a knockout one-two punch, with both "anti-stick" and "antioxidant" bang, light cranberry juice cocktail provides heart healthy benefits, according to the new clinical study.

Conducted at Laval University in Quebec City, Canada, the study indicates that the cranberry improves circulation by increasing the level of HDL, or good cholesterol and acting as a powerful antioxidant.

This study brings the cranberry to the top of the list of heart healthy foods, adding to the long-standing research that connects cranberry juice with helping ward off urinary tract infections. Cranberries also show promising results with ulcers and dental health. Beverages like Light Cranberry Juice Cocktail also provide the recommended daily amount of vitamin C, and cranberries have more antioxidants per gram than most other fruits.