Time and again Brownwood / FruitFast receives the question; why use CherryFlex? So, today I decided to consolidate a list of the most important reasons to use CherryFlex and explain why this product is better than any other Tart Cherry Supplement in the world.

The FruitFast Store has one main goal, “help support healthy joint function*” and quite frankly, we do. Sorry folks but the powder filled or compressed Cherry pills just don’t stack up. We are the world’s finest manufacturer of Tart Cherry Supplements and once you try them or talk to someone that has, you will discover just how effective they are!

Here are the Top 7 Reasons to use CherryFlex. Remember, no other Tart Cherry manufacturer in the world can produce the same list!

Strength – Have you ever wondered how to truly compare Tart Cherry Supplements? The key components are the anthocyanins. Each serving (2 Softgels) contains over 200 mgs of anthocyanins and 1600 mgs fill weight. I realize many companies make claims regarding this topic but notice NO ONE outside of Brownwood / FruitFast will produce a certificate of analysis. Our products are vigorously tested by Atlas Bio-Science and we take this topic very seriously. Here’s a classic example: CherryFlex certificate of analysis.

Efficacy – Here’s another comparison check aside from the independent certificate of analysis. CherryFlex has been clinically studied 4 times by very reputable institutions, including the Baylor Research Institute and Winona State University. The first abstract from Winona can be viewed by clicking here The Effect of Antioxidant CherryFlex Supplementation – Winona Abstract.

Absorption – Perhaps the most important aspect that separates this product from all others is the digestible paste that is made from whole fruit. Eating (or taking) CherryFlex is completely normal for your body. Powder filled Cherry capsules contains freeze dried bits of Cherries which are difficult for the body to digest before passing. They also contain additives such as silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate, both of which are known to be toxic. You know the old adage; if you’re taking something healthy, make sure it’s good for you!

Melatonin – Tart Cherries do contain melatonin and CherryFlex is no exception. We have thousands of customers that use this product just for that reason alone. Others let us know that CherryFlex helps maintain a normal sleep cycle* and this is just another added benefit.

Convenience – Now that we have the proof out of the way, let’s get to the good stuff. FruitFast is dedicated to helping folks of all ages and as you can see, we pride ourselves on effective products that are easy to use. The CherryFlex paste is made from whole fruit and comes in many convenient forms! Our healthy Fruit Bars are found in school lunch boxes, The CherryFlex ProSport Shots in gym bags, the CherryFlex Softgels next to your multi-vitamins, the CherryFlex Liquid Fruit Supplement (my favorite) and even our Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate are great for that time to retire to the back porch for a glass of Cherry Juice (it’s even better added to lemonade).

Flavor – Let’s not leave out the flavor of these awesome products. Just about every day we hear another general comment, “Not only are they working for me but, I love that Tart Cherry Taste!” I realize this is hard to imagine, a product made by nature that works well for maintaining healthy joint function*, is easy to use and tastes great!

Guarantee – With our money back Guarantee, you can rest assured you’ll appreciate our entire healthy line. If you’re not satisfied with any one of our products, return the unused portion within 90 days for a full refund. Your satisfaction is our first priority. Now that is a deal you just can’t beat.

If you have any questions or comments you can email me at ken@fruitfast.com and I’ll be glad to share additional information with you. Believe me, even if the Tart Cherry Concentrate has been your best friend for years, it’s time you give CherryFlex a fair trial. I can assure you we will have another testimonial to the question; why use CherryFlex?

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Running out of ideas for those hard-to-buy-for people this year?

Here’s the perfect answer for gourmet cooks, chocolate lovers, health nuts and anyone else who likes to eat …

The Holiday Tin from Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast for that special someone is sure to please, brimming with an array of premium fruit products that you are able to mix ‘n match!

Each Holiday Tin is attractively decorated in a bright blue snowflake motif.  Inside, your gift recipient will find three one-pound bags of Dried Fruit.  The almost endless combinations include premium Milk Chocolate Covered Cherries, the popular Sweetened Dried Cherries, the healthier Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries and our famous Unsweetened Balaton Dried Cherries.  Colorful tissue paper, decorative cedar sprigs and pine cones complete the festive packaging.  And it’s priced to perfection, too, ranging from $31.95 to $46.95.

Make your shopping easy and convenient.  Simply click here and use the drag-down menu to select your favorite combination of these popular Dried Fruit delights.

Personally, my favorite selection is the top-selling one-pound bag of Dried Cherries, one-pound bag of Milk Chocolate Covered Cherries, and one-pound bag of Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries.  This combo is a guaranteed hit for any household!

Need help making your decision on just the right combo?  Call us toll free for personal service at 1-877-591-3101.

WARNING: EATING BROWNWOOD ACRES CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES MAY BE ADDICTIVE!  Yes, I’m only joking, but we do hear this on a regular basis. J

Melatonin in Cherry Juice?  Cherries for better sleep?

You may have noticed information in the news lately regarding Tart Cherries and how they’re being used to support healthy joint function*.  However, there’s another approved statement on the block, Tart Cherries help maintain a normal sleep cycle*!

The FruitFast paste-filled Tart Cherry Supplements contain naturally-occurring melatonin, which again helps maintain a healthy sleep cycle*!  This is great news for those who wrestle with the problem of sleepless nights.  Finally there’s an economical, natural sleep aid that thousands have already come to appreciate.

You may wonder how something like this little ruby red fruit could support healthy joint function* and help maintain a normal sleep cycle* but I say it’s simple; it’s made by nature. In my opinion, everything our bodies require to run like a top is widely available through nature. Nutrients from the Sun, oxygen, water, many types of plants, fruits and whole foods in general have the ability to help us tremendously. As my late uncle Charlie used to say “even those darn stinging nettles are good for you”.

Remember, if you’re in need of a natural night’s sleep, I suggest you try the Tart Cherry Juice or the CherryFlex® paste-filled softgel supplement offered only by Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast. This is the only cherry pill available without any hazardous additives such as magnesium stearate or stearate acid, both of which are known toxins and are shrouded in controversy due to potential side effects.

While shopping at Brownwoodacres.com, be sure to check out the Kosher Tart Cherry, Pomegranate, Wild Blueberry Juice Concentrates and the full line of extra strength softgel capsules.  Finally, products from a high quality supplement manufacturer that are priced right, guaranteed and will deliver your Fruit-Fast!

Adding the CherryFlex® ProSport Shots and Wild BlueberryIQ® softgel supplements has to be the smartest move I’ve ever made in the long history of my golf swing.

As a past PGA Professional, I would love to ramble on regarding a proper warm up, swing plane, club head acceleration through impact, and adequate complex carbohydrate intake during the entire round.  Although overall, the most important point I can make is the importance of adding both the CherryFlex® and BlueberryIQ® gel caps to my pre-shot routine.

Not only have Blueberries been found to help maintain healthy brain function*, they’re also higher in antioxidant levels than most any other fruit in the world. Additionally, the Wild Blueberry has been shown to have almost twice the amount of antioxidants as their larger cousin, the popular cultivated blueberry.  Ask any trained athlete about antioxidants and healthy brain function and they will tell you the combination is a winner.

As for CherryFlex®, word is spreading fast that Red Tart Cherries help promote healthy joint function*.  Due in part, I‘m sure because of an impressive 2008 CherryFlex® study at Winona State University regarding muscle induced doms (muscle exercise fatigue).  The results were well beyond any placebo effect.

If I only knew about the advantages of these bio-available fruit softgel capsules for golf long ago.  Many of us would pay dearly for even a 2 stroke advantage. But – it’s never too late!  As my brother says, I’m older now than I’ve ever been but younger than I’ll ever be so enjoy what you have now and make it better when you can.

So Lads and Lassies my #1 golf tip is:  if you’re feeling that early round stiffness in your hands or joints and you plan to play golf in the near future, you should add CherryFlex® and BlueberryIQ® to your pre-game schedule.  Take it from me, you’ll make a freer turn and a-hole-in one!… Well, okay maybe not a hole-in-one but at least you’ll make a better turn, and a proper turn is key to playing good golf.   See you on the links!

One out of 133 Americans has a sensitivity to the gluten protein that is typically found in grains like wheat, barley and rye.

When you check the labels of your food selections, you’ll quickly see why
following a gluten-free diet can be challenging.  Gluten proteins are everywhere, from bread and flour to food additives found in cookies, crackers, cakes and pies – even beer!

At FruitFast, all of our all-natural fruit products – be it cherry juice concentrate, fruit softgels, liquid fruit supplements or our fruit bars, are gluten-free!

We’ve had many of our customers comment on their satisfaction with the FruitFast line for their gluten-free diets.  “It’s just one less thing to worry about when I place my order,” said one Massachusetts customer.  “There’s a wide range of fruit products and all of them are gluten-free.”

It’s important for everyone to know what they are eating and where our food comes from.  But I am reminded that for some, making the right food choices is even more critical to maintaining good health.

So check out our quality products at Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast — we have plenty of delicious, good-for-you choices.

Oftentimes my curiosity gets the best of me and, because of this, I’ve come across the new healthy Granola from Brownwoodacres.com.

I’ve always been curious about the diets of healthy people for some reason.  Why do they eat what they eat, what kind of metabolism do they have, how often do they work out, etc.

The owner of Brownwood Acres and FruitFast has been no exception for me.  Steve deTar is the only member of our staff (or neighborhood) that I would be at all hesitant to compare vital signs with.  He’s trim, always active and in better shape than most health practitioners.

So what does he eat?  I think a better question is what doesn’t he eat.  Always the traveler, Steve is constantly sharing his food and menu stories from around the globe.  All the while, he’s continuously stressing the importance of moderation.  The other constant I’ve found in his diet is a hearty and healthy Granola made by Nature’s Hand.  In fact, he’s now distributing 7 different flavors through the Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast website.  He also adds dried cherries and a bit of cherry juice concentrate to this classic morning energy meal.

Take a look at some of the advantages of this delicious and nutritious granola

• 7 flavors to choose from
• Sun-ripened fruits added
• All natural ingredients
• No preservatives
• Vegetarian / vegan friendly

Click below for more information on any of these 7 different honey sweetened granola options:

Raisin Hazelnut Granola
Cranberry Apricot Granola
Coconut Cashew Granola
Wild Blueberry Granola
Cinnamon Apple Granola
Vanilla Almond Granola
Maple Pecan Granola

On top of that, at the time of this posting the cost of this nutritious Granola is only $4.95 per 1 pound bag (regular price $5.95).  It’s even more economical than others packed in smaller 12 oz sizes.  By adding a package to your existing heart healthy Pomegranate juice concentrate or Pomegranate gelcap order, your shipping fee would hardly change at all.

So the next time you’re ordering FruitFast’s fruit juice concentrates or just exploring our complete line of healthy fruit softgel capsules and fruit supplement bars simply tack on a bag of healthy Granola.

Like mine, your curiosity and taste buds will be pleasantly surprised!

Have you ever heard of a healthy Xylitol chewing gum? My wife’s recent search for a healthy gum for our son was getting all too frustrating until we found a Xylitol gum called Xponent! This healthy pharmaceutical grade Xylitol sweetened chewing gum is the best invention since sliced bread!

Xylitol sweetened chewing gum

This search revealed that chewing gum helps promote saliva production. Saliva is comprised of about 95.5% water but also contains electrolytes, mucus and antibacterial compounds.

Our seemingly simple goal was to stimulate saliva in our son’s mouth and fulfill his gum chewing request. The catch is, we have to do this with a clean conscience. Many of us don’t really have time to read gum labels. The font is so small you need a magnifying glass and when additives are listed at less than 2% of the product, it seems mysteriously harmless.

For us though, part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle is consuming healthy foods as well as avoiding questionable ingredients. Handing something to your unsuspecting 4 year old son is a responsibility beyond equation and taking chances on products deemed “safe at current levels of consumption” is simply not an option.

When we found the Xponent Xylitol gum, we learned that not only is it recommended and used by medical and dental professionals worldwide, it also:

• Has a cool clean sweetness with no aftertaste
• It is safe for both children and pregnant women and
• Promotes healthy bacteria which supports the health of ears and sinuses

We were determined to find a healthier gum without questionable additives and it is now available at Brownwood Acres and FruitFast. The next time you or someone you love reaches for a piece of gum, take it from Brownwood Acres and the grab Xponent Xylitol chewing gum, now available in Fruit, Spearmint and Peppermint flavors and economically packed in a 100 piece jar. Now you may all seriously commence chewing with a clean conscience!

September and October are harvest months for cranberries and the perfect time to introduce our newest fruit softgel capsules, the Great Lakes Cranberry Softgels. Well known for their health benefits, cranberries receive very high ratings for nutrient value and antioxidant levels.

The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry published results of a United States Department of Agriculture research study that measured the antioxidant capacity of 100 common foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, dried fruits, spices, cereals, infant food and others. The research found cranberries to be one of the highest sources of antioxidants from all the foods tested. Many of us already drink cranberry juice for our health so this is a great confirmation although, have you ever stopped to look at the ingredients in a typical bottle of cranberry juice? If you’re still drinking a product like that, let me suggest a healthier, more economical cranberry juice concentrate alternative from our full line of fruit juice concentrates.

Our cranberry juice concentrate is a single ingredient product. That’s right – nothing added. Is it sour? Is it ever. Of course, that’s the way nature would have it. Some fruits are super sweet, others, not so much. When considering making the switch to a better source of cranberry juice, be sure to read the label! My advice, simply order a quart or pint of our single ingredient cranberry juice concentrate. Bottoms up tart lovers!

On the other hand, there are many of us that are not so crazy about sour flavors but want to get in on the antioxidants that:

* Help maintain healthy cardiovascular function* and
* Support healthy urinary tract function*

Well, good news is here! Our new Great Lakes Cranberry Softgels are a perfect fit to any daily health regimen. Backed by an independent lab certificate of analysis, these 800mg paste filled, softgel jewels are worth their weight in gold and what I classify as “the real thing”.

Sign up now for our monthly coupon notification and get in on all our discount specials. You’ll also be the first informed regarding new product development to our brilliant family of healthy fruit softgel capsules, fruit juice concentrates and our new line of healthy pet products.

Whether you’re a fan of sour cranberries or not, our new Cranberry Softgels are sure to satisfy your “urge” to support healthy urinary tract function*.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

When it comes to giving your dog natural dog products, where better to turn to than a trusted, family owned company?  Brownwood Acres has been delivering premium Montmorency Tart Cherry products for over 60 years, so when it comes to man’s best friend and a name you can trust, it’s Brownwood Acres hands down.

Our newest product is called CherryFlex® For Dogs and although it’s new to our product line, it contains the exact same CherryFlex® paste that thousands of you have already come to rely on.

You see, this all started when our customers began contacting us a few years ago saying that they’ve been giving our CherryFlex® gelcaps to their senior or otherwise injured dogs.  This feedback was so positive, that it started owners Bob Underwood and Steve deTar thinking.  The calls kept coming, their wheels kept turning and the next thing I knew, we had an enteric coated CherryFlex® gelcap that is perfectly suited for dogs.

So the next time you’re searching for natural dog products for your best friend, order a satisfaction guaranteed bottle of CherryFlex® for Dogs from the world’s most potent fruit capsule manufacturer.  We guarantee you’ll like what you see!

For additional information regarding this or any other product from Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast®, simply give us a call toll free at 1-877-591-3101 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Monday – Friday EST.  You’ll always get a friendly voice that will help get your order out immediately.  You may also email your questions to mary@brownwoodacres.com or to myself at Ken@fruitfast.com and we will gladly reply promptly.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Ken

Life is all about choices.  And among the most important ones are those that “follow you” through life, day in and day out.

As a vegetarian, I choose to not eat meat, chicken or fish and limit my diet to one that is high in unprocessed high grains, protein and fiber.  Whether you choose the vegetarian path, a vegan diet or prefer to eat meat and poultry, a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables should be the goal.

Trendy diets, fasting and consuming just one food for a period of time are techniques and fads that can be convincing and confusing.  Just what is good nutrition?  And what simple reminders can I follow for myself and my family?

Here are some of my personal suggestions;
• Eat five or more servings of fruit a day – preferably dark-skinned fruit for their antioxidant content
• Eat a wide variety of vegetables – locally grown when possible
• Avoid processed foods with refined sugars, preservatives and chemicals
• Stay away from fast food
• Don’t skip meals
• Remember the importance of drinking water
• To help reduce that craving for a late night, sweet snack, drink FruitFast Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate after dinner

Good eating and a balanced diet equals healthy living.  It’s what we are all about at Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast with the quality products we offer.  Add regular exercise and good sleep habits and it’s a formula that, over time, can make you look and feel better from the inside out.

Sensible living translates into eating well the majority of time, watching your intake and your output with exercise and using simple common sense choices.