Swap Cranberry Juice For A Popular High-Protein Ingredient To Prevent Annoying UTIs

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause physical pain, as well as other UTI symptoms you shouldn't ignore , such as cloudy urine, burning during urination, and urgency. Yet they can also cause fiscal pain. According to a 2023 study in PLoS One, women ages 18 and older who experienced uncomplicated UTIs were more likely to skip work or be less productive than those who didn't have UTIs. On average, they were also likely to spend hundreds of dollars on UTI diagnosis and treatments.

In other words, it makes sense — and cents — to avoid UTIs, starting by making dietary habit changes. For instance, consuming cranberry juice or cranberry byproducts has earned popularity as a UTI prevention strategy. Other foods can help reduce your chances of a UTI, too, including unsweetened yogurt.

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