Year’s end is always a time for reflection, and we join our staff in thanking you—our loyal customers—for another solid year. It has been our pleasure to bring you a quality line-up of natural products that are healthful and North American-grown and produced.

As for 2009, it’s going to be an exciting year. As all business people know, growth comes from small businesses through hiring, productivity, willingness to risk capital and innovation.

In March we’ll be unveiling a new website and shopping cart, as well as introducing some creative new products. You will be hearing about double blind research using our proprietary FruitFast technology. FruitFast customers can also expect other product offerings, as well as additions and improvements to our website and way of doing business.

There’s no question we live in challenging and uncertain times. But even a cursory review of history reveals this is nothing new for our country, nor for hardy, resilient Americans. Consumption is bound to follow the relaxation of credit sources, as businesses – large and small resume – production. We are committed to doing our part.

So this New Year especially brings the promise of hope and expectation.

Here’s wishing you all good health and happiness!

Still finishing up that last minute shopping, preparations and meal planning for the holidays?

The next few days will be busy ones here at Brownwood Acres, too, as we assist shoppers with our speedy delivery service and help customers around the country with their holiday entertaining needs.

Consider one of these last minute healthy gifts for family and friends:

FruitFast Fruit Supplement Bars are just the ticket for all ages! One current customer in western Massachusetts just placed an order for her 13-month old saying, “ My daughter loves all three flavors and I will be stuffing her stocking without the guilt of giving her candy.”

Another regular customer shared that she is ordering MixedBerry and Pomegranate Liquid Fruit Supplements to liven up her holiday meals. With a raft of guests coming for Christmas week, she plans on using the MixedBerry as a pancake topper and the Wonderful Pomegranate in her turkey dressing.

The best news is that we can have your favorite FruitFast products delivered quickly. So order now with a toll free call at 1-877 591-3101 or click here to order online.

And – through the month of December – ALL our products are 10% off!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast!

It’s never too early to start teaching kids about cooking.  If your child is a fussy eater, cooking is a good way to get them to try new foods.  Many times, they will be more likely to eat the meal if they’ve made it themselves.

By involving children in meal planning and preparation, you are encouraging healthy eating habits and introducing them to the value and importance of fresh, balanced meals.  Plus, it’s a chance for them to express their creativity.  Teaching responsibility and allowing youngsters to have a share in household duties gives them a feeling of self-worth and importance, too.

Kitchen topics for little ones are practically endless: share how fruits and vegetables grow, what it’s like to be a farmer, and where food comes from.  Incorporate colors and counting (“One, two, three orange carrots…”).  For older children, explain how solids turn into liquids on the stove, the difference between beating, folding and mashing, and what foods are their favorites and why.  Try ethnic nights and serve, for example,  Mexican dishes, talking about the different cultures, customs and languages.  The only limit to possibilities is your imagination!

Here’s a list of ways to teach children about the importance of food and mealtime:

• wash vegetables
• tear lettuce
• sift flour
• set the table
• stir the pot
• mix the dough
• spin the salad spinner
• toss the salad
• use cookie cutters to make fun-shaped sandwiches
• come up with silly names for your meals
• get ingredients out of the fridge
• grate cheese
• peel fruits and vegetables
• help plan meals, teaching them the importance of well-balanced meals
• designate one night a week when the family cooks together
• try theme nights “Soupy Sunday” or “Meatless Monday”
• plan and plant a garden together
• purchase matching aprons and decorate them together

Food Chart for Kids

Children can learn so much from their food. You can teach them the importance of each food group, discuss where the food comes from, how it is grown and made, as well as the colors and shapes of the food.  Nutrition research shows that colorful vegetables and fruit contain essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals that your body needs to promote health and help you feel great.  Dowload the chart below to teach your children about the importance of a balanced diet, as well as incorporating counting and colors into a daily activity.

(Thanks to the folks at Littllies for creating this food chart for kids)

‘Tis the Season to be Merry’ and Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast® is helping make that happen.

It’s snowing savings here for the entire month of December. All orders on our full line of quality fruit products this month are 10% off. When you visit our website www.brownwoodacres.com, the shopping cart will automatically deduct 10% from the listed price of your entire order.

So, shop from the convenience of home by visiting us online or calling our toll free number 1-877-591-3101!

FruitFast softgels, USDA developed and patented fruit bars, our flavorful fruit liquids, dried fruits and juice concentrates are the perfect healthful gifts for family and friends. As stocking stuffers, and for culinary types and the hard-to-buy-for on your holiday list, they make smart and appreciated gifts.

Best of all, FruitFast products are made from premium grade fruits that are North American grown without preservatives or artificial colorings. And remember, our all-natural products are laboratory tested, too. Plus — delivery is fast, easy and comes right to your door.

Click here to go directly to our express order page and receive 10% off your purchase.

It’s that easy.