[1busymomma]

Are dried cranberries o.k. to eat or should these be regarded like raisins avoided or eaten rarely?

[Jennifer 3FC]

The food guide doesn't mention them. Regular cranberries are on the good list, however. If you try them, I'd definitely make sure they are unsweetened!

[Ruthxxx]

I've yet to find dried cranberries that are NOT sweetened.

[1busymomma]

o.k. I think I will avoid them.

[Jennifer 3FC]

I will look for some at the health food store tomorrow. Ruth, you are right, I don't think I have ever seen them unsweetened. I read a recipe today that called for them, but I don't know if they actually make unsweetened, or if it was somebody's hopeful modification of another recipe. I'm going to buy more Madagascar Red Vanilla tea (going to buy a BUNCH this time) and Lunberg Wehani rice, so I'll see if they know of an unsweetened variety.

[pebbles396]

I'm still soooooo sad that we cannot have dates. (I mean the food, not the ones with kissing)

[ellis]

Pebbles, I once ate a package of dates (in one sitting) and gained 6 pounds overnight.