• Scientific name: Vaccinium subgenus Oxycoccus
• Taste: Tart, bitter

Health benefits:  Cranberries  are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. Regular consumption of raw cranberries  is reported to boost the health of the urinary tract, digestive system and immune system. They could also potentially reduce your risk of cancer, ulcers and degenerative diseases rooted in cell damage.

Since most people don’t eat these raw, you may choose to consume them juiced. “Note that many cranberry juice brands are cranberry juice cocktail, not 100 percent fruit juice, meaning sugar has been added to balance out the sour flavor,” adds Stoler.

Recipes:  5-Ingredient Red-Wine Cranberry Sauce, Baked Brie with Cranberries and Pomegranate,Balsamic Cranberry Roast Chicken