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Social-Ize Your Health Podcast (™)
I just love a health and wellness story! I hope you do too. The whole idea of changing one’s life, healthily, truly resonates with me. As such, good health is to be shared, and if you are not there yet, it won’t be long before, as you join us on ‘Social-Ize Your Health.
Social-Ize Your Health is a monthly, Jamaica-based health and wellness podcast, exploring practical, science-informed topics related to everyday health, nutrition, fitness, skincare, and overall wellbeing. We will also provide you with the opportunity to share your health and wellness stories and a whole lot more! So, you can go healthy like you mean it!
Join me, Dr. Shelly Ann (not medically), a Researcher, Educator, Certified Nutrition Coach, and most importantly, a Health and Wellness Nut, as I explore the mentioned topics with you and have other candid conversations surrounding health and overall wellbeing. Just like that!
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Update: 🌿 Exciting news! The podcast episodes are now coming to you weekly, while still keeping the seasonal theme you love. I hope you’ll enjoy these bite-sized, healthful insights as we continue to Social-Ize our health together.
Catch you on the next episode — and as always, stay blessed!
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health concerns or before making changes to your health routine.
Social-Ize Your Health Podcast (™)
Cranberries at Christmas: A Little Berry with Big Health Benefits
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This festive season, let’s unwrap the truth behind one of Christmas’s most colourful traditions, the cranberry. In this episode, we explore the rich history, nutrition, and science-backed benefits of this tart little berry that does far more than brighten your holiday table.
From improving heart health to supporting digestion and immunity, cranberries truly deserve their superfood status. Discover simple, delicious ways to enjoy them, and why they symbolize wellness during the holidays.
Join us for this festive blend of education and inspiration, reminding you that good health can be both delicious and meaningful.
***You can find the full list of researched references in the podcast section below, as well as on the blog by clicking the blog post link below.
Main Discussion Points
The surprising history and origin of cranberries.
How cranberries support heart, urinary and gut health.
The symbolic meaning of cranberries at Christmas.
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Things you can do right now to improve your health
Related Episode:
Talk Fruit to Me – Otaheite (Jamaican) Apple.
Resources/Freebies:
Helpful Blog Posts/Videos:
Cranberries – The Little Red Berries with some Huge Health Benefits.
Christmas and Me – 5 Tidbits to make it fun while still maintaining a healthy well-being.
Recipe – Sorrel Drink - Jamaican Christmas Drink
Video: Three Foods that May Help Manage Mood
2. Almonds and Olivez Wellness Blog
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Sources and Further Readings
Heiss, Christian & Istas, Geoffrey & Feliciano, Rodrigo & Weber, Timon & Wang, Brian & Favari, Claudia & Mena, Pedro & Del Rio, Daniele & Rodriguez-Mateos, Ana. (2022). Daily consumption of cranberry improves endothelial function in healthy adults: a double blind randomized controlled trial. Food & Function. 13. 10.1039/D2FO00080F.
https://www.nutritionvalue.org/Cranberry_juice%2C_unsweetened_nutritional_value.html
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD001321.pub7/full
Williams G, Stothart CI, Hahn D, Stephens JH, Craig JC, Hodson EM. Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD001321. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001321.pub7. Accessed 13 December 2025.
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