Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries. Now there are new reasons to love cherries. As a recent Newsweek article said "The day when doctors say--'Take 10 cherries and call me in the morning'--may not be far off."
According to ongoing research, cherries are a rich source of antioxidants that can help fight cancer and heart disease. In addition, they contain compounds that help relieve the pain of arthritis, gout and even headaches.
Tart cherries contain natural anti-inflammatory compounds. In laboratory tests,
MSU research indicates that tart cherry compounds are at least 10 times more
active than aspirin. The advantage of tart cherries is that they are more effective
without any of the adverse side effects of aspirin.
"Tart cherries, specifically the Montmorency variety, contain an extremely
significant quantity of melatonin, enough to produce positive results in the
body."
In addition to the antioxidants, cherries are rich in two important flavonoids --isoqueritrin and queritrin. According to leading researchers, queritrin is one of the most potent anticancer agents ever discovered. Consuming it in foods, such as cherries, is like unleashing inside your body an entire army of James Bond-type agents who are adept at neutralizing cancer-causing agents.
Blueberries are Nature's #1 Antioxidant Fruit.
Blueberries emerged as the top antioxidant capacity fruit in a labratory testing procedure called Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity - ORAC - developed by the USDA. ORAC is recognized as the definitive measurement of antioxidant capacity. One-half cup of blueberries delivers as much antioxidant power as five serving of other fruits and vegetables such as peas, carrots, apples, squash and broccoli. High levels of anthocyanin, a natural antioxidant, make Blueberries powerful allies in the fight against aging, heart disease and cancer. Called "Miracle Berries" by Prevention, "Super Food" by Health, and "Fruit of the Year" by Eating Well, little blueberries are making big news. Recent USDA studies show that Wild Blueberries are a tasty way to eat right and stay healthy. Scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University ranked blueberries #1 in antioxidant activity compared with 40 other commercially available fruits and vegetables.
Try Brownwood Acres Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice or Blueberry Juice concentrate in a convenient quart
size. Why not start enjoying the health benefits of tart cherries
or blueberries today? One quart makes two gallons of juice,
which at 8 oz. a day will last approximately one
month. 68 Brix (the best). If you Drink an 8 oz. glass of reconstituted
juice daily, a one quart bottle of concentrate will last approximately
one month. This compares in price to drinking a glass of premium
orange juice.
