Another busy week at the FruitFast Store as finally Spring just might have arrived.  We can definitely tell that people are starting to move around more and tackle all those projects out-of-doors!

It has to be the reason customers are clamoring for CherryFlex to help maintain flexibility and joint health* and help ease sore muscles*.

Nick from Algonquin, Illinois echoes the sentiments of many of our cherry juice, softgel and ProSport Shot customers when he wrote this email message;

“ The CherryFlex ProSport Shots are a big hit.  I keep them in a zip-lock bag in my workout bag.  They are convenient, the taste is powerful but good, and most of all they work.  I purposely leave them out when I’m changing at the health club, and people I work out with have asked me about them, so I handed out a few samples to them.  Positive feedback from them as well.  I’ll definitely be a repeat customer. “

Don’t forget that CherryFlex is available in several forms that are convenient, delicious and affordable.  Many of our tart cherry juice concentrate customers have been making the switch to CherryFlex softgels, or liquid fruit supplements that are tasty by the teaspoonful or terrific in beverages and recipes, and then, of course, there’s our delicious fruit bars.  Same great product — same great taste and benefits.

Think Spring – think CherryFlex!

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

Looking for options when it comes to a healthy, low-carb, low calorie snack?

It’s easy to fight the urge to indulge and end the bulge with FruitFast Fruit Supplement Bars.  Steering clear of potato chips, ice cream, candy bars and processed snacks is easier with these 100% fruit bars that are great-tasting and good for you and your family.

If you are counting calories, CherryFlex, Wild BlueBerry IQ and the Wonderful Pomegranate Bars all contain about 100 calories each.  Unlike many other processed treats, FruitFast bars contain no preservatives, refined sugars or additives and are gluten-free.

Developed and patented by the USDA, FruitFast Bars are the perfect answer for in-between meals, using USA grown fruit in our proprietary process that produces premium quality fruit pastes.

Don’t be tempted by processed products with unknown ingredients and chemicals.  Try our FrutiFast bars for their delicious, natural taste and convenience.

Promoting healthy living is the mantra we live by here at Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast.  We are committed to helping our customers live better, more productive lives with help from FruitFast ‘s super fruit products.

No matter what your exercise level might be – minimally active or not at all, only once or twice a week, or if you are a seasoned athlete -  proper diet and regular exercise are key.

Exercise often brings side effects.  With an increase in activity comes muscle fatigue – a common response to accelerated activity that stresses muscles, according to Winona State University researcher, Dr. Gary  Kastello.

Having studied CherryFlex  in clinical trials for its oxidative stress and C-reactive protein, Dr. Kastello’s double blind cross-over research has shown that CherryFlex ingestion significantly alters muscle soreness.

Next time you over do it on the basketball court, raked a few too many leaves, were on your feet all day long or were behind the wheel on a long distance haul  – think CherryFlex to help Speed Relief from Muscle Fatigue*.   Choose from CherryFlex Softgels, CherryFlex Liquid or the new extra strength version, CherryFlex ProSport Shots.

It’s the only product of its kind anywhere that ‘s made from the whole fruit, reducing red tart cherries to a paste to preserve the antioxidants found in the super fruit’s skin and pulp.

CherryFlex is the original, non-powder product that works!

This being harvest time is the perfect reason – and season – to be taking care of yourself and eating well.  Whether it’s corn on the cob, flavorful vine-ripened tomatoes, juicy, sweet peaches, plums and berries, the selection is endless.

There’s just no excuse not to eat fresh and eat locally produced fruits and vegetables.  Fiber, vitamins and minerals plus hundreds of phytonutrients can be found in dark-skinned fruits and veggies, and according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, some fruits are better than others.

Health officials say to feel and look your best and to age well and stay healthy, a good diet is essential.  Those who eat 10 or more servings of fruit and vegetables a day have higher levels of antioxidants in their bloodstream, as one important benefit.

Red tart cherries, wild blueberries, pomegranates, cranberries and red and black raspberries all fall into the category of Super Fruits – and FruitFast has come up with the perfect solution to their year-round availability!  And you have a choice of how to enjoy all their healthy benefits.

Try FruitFast softgels in six different fruit varieties for joint health and cardiovascular care.  There’s a whole line of fruit juice concentrates to choose from, potent fruit liquids from FruitFast to take by the spoonful or cook with, plus CherryFlex ProSport Shots to speed relief of muscle soreness following exercise.

So no matter what time of year, where you are or what you are doing, there’s no excuse not to be eating fruit and enjoying their Super health benefits.

Call tollfree 1 877-591-3101 or order online your daily quotient of FruitFast!

Some exercise gurus say “If it hurts, it’s helping.”

According to WebMD.com, that statement is often true.

“Muscle soreness is a natural outcome of any kind of physical activity,” says Rick Sharp, professor of exercise physiology at Iowa State University in Ames.  Especially when that activity is strenuous and new to the body.

Exercise experts have a name for this gradually increasing discomfort that occurs between 24 and 48 hours after activity:  Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).  It generally occurs when the muscle is used during an eccentric or a lengthening contraction, such as running downhill or performing bicep curls.

Experts say that no one is immune to muscle soreness, not even professional athletes.  It is not a sign to stop exercising, but usually means that your muscles are getting stronger.

Research scientists have found CherryFlex® supplementation prior to and during strenuous exercise may have a protective effect on sore muscles.  Read more about the results of this Winona State University study that was presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Convention in Seattle.

To help speed muscle recovery,  check out CherryFlex products from FruitFast. Available in popular regular strength softgels or the new ProSport Shots that are extra strength.

Call toll free 877 591-3101 or order online for quick delivery right to your door.

And by all means, keep exercising!

Gels really are not new, in fact, they have been around for awhile.

We use it in our hair.

We use it in our food.

We use it in our tool chests.

And sometimes to promote a ‘performance best….’

There’s just something that smacks of a comfortable ritual when tearing off the tab of a cute CherryFlex ProSports Shot pouch, and havin’ a go at the yummy cherry gel paste inside.  Aside from the fact it’s a superb way of consuming 5 grams of antioxidants found in tart cherry paste, perhaps the ritual aspect of the process harkens to the kid in all of us?

Some might remember when the coming of spring meant the appearance of Lick-a-Maid packets at the corner grocery store.  It came in small envelopes that were easy for school kids to smuggle into the classroom.  It was like Kool-Aid, but you just poured the crystals into your mouth.  Grape, cherry, lime, lemon, orange.  The telltale colored tongues of users were easy targets for classroom disciplinarians.  But those powder packets were as much a coming of spring as playing a pick-up game of baseball in the neighborhood sandlot.

Yep, Bobby Sue, those were the days.

Now there’s ProSports Shots.  They’re actually fun and easy to take.  They taste great and they are good for you.

And not unlike the Lick-a-Maid packets of the 50’s, there’s just something about those cute CherryFlex pouches, the tear away tab, and consuming the invigorating taste of tart cherry paste that’s habit-forming.

So join the fun…or as one of our growing legion of ProSports Shot users says:  “Firing one back!!!”

Our newest CherryFlex product – ProSport Shots – has customers, like Charles M. from Santa Monica, California asking for more!

“WOW!  I just received my order of CherryFlex,” he emailed. “The flavor takes me back to my childhood – growing up in my father’s orchards in upstate New York.  I loved the “Pie Cherries” because they were tart and would eat them right off the tree. Thank you.  It’s really hard not to eat the entire 20 shots at one time…”

We agree. The taste of ProSport Shots is robust, tingly and tart.  The texture resembles a thick, rich jam.  And the smell is super fruity.  The best reactions are from those who are using the ProSport Shots to ease muscle fatigue with positive results!

It’s great to receive your feedback on this innovative tart cherry gel.  Read the latest about CherryFlex ProSport Shots, CherryFlex Softgels and our other fine products on our website or call me toll free 1-877-591-3101.

Put on a few pounds over the Holidays?  Well, you are not alone.  Isn’t it amazing how easily it goes on – and how tough it is to take off?  Common sense tells me a bit of dedication and a fair share of commitment are what’s needed.

Regular exercise is part of the answer, says the online health site WebMD, along with diet and good sleep habits.  It doesn’t mean you have to buy a costly gym membership necessarily, but chances are you will only stick to your fitness regime if you enjoy what you are doing.  Whether it’s walking, biking, running, tennis, or just taking the steps instead of the elevator, you have to  make it an ongoing part of your lifestyle.  Exercising with a friend is another suggestion to help with the consistency, too, and keep you moving.

When it comes to diet,  a healthy dose of willpower doesn’t hurt either.  Eat well-balanced meals three times a day, control your portions and no binge eating.  That last one’s tough, too.  Stay away from the junk food, and as my boss says, if a product has a long list of ingredients you can’t pronounce, don’t eat it!

FruitFast has some excellent choices when it comes to healthy foods to include in your daily diet.  I’ll be happy to tell you about our Super Fruit juice concentrates in great tasting flavors like tart cherry, pomegranate and wild blueberry, or our line of popular fruit softgels and our low calorie FruitFast bars.  Talk about good for you – these are delicious and make adding more fruit to your diet easy for you and your family.

So give us a call … toll free at 1-877-591-3101 … and we’ll help you on your way to a healthy 2010!

The Holidays are a time for sharing, so give the gift of health to all the furry friends on your list.

The clock is ticking but there is still plenty of time to enjoy the 50% off pricing on FruitFast’s popular CherryFlex for Dogs softgels through the end of the year.

The antioxidant health benefits of tart cherries make as much sense for dogs as they do for their owners.  Designed to help your dog maintain healthy joint function, CherryFlex for Dogs special formulation is available in 60-count bottles.

Made from whole fruit utilizing our proprietary process, including the skin and pulp, CherryFlex for Dogs Softgels without preservatives, by-products or fillers.

Lola loves CherryFlex

CherryFlex for Dogs Softgels have a great-tasting natural beef flavor.  Just ask Lola (right), a three year-old Dachshund, whose owners tell us that she “comes runnin’ when she hears the bottle shake – it’s treat time!”

FruitFast has another great idea for stocking stuffers and gift-giving  — CherryFlex for Dogs leashes make practical gifts for all dog varieties – large or small.

Call toll free 877-591-3101 and we’ll fill your order promptly and have it shipped fast!

The Holidays are right around the corner and here at Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast we want to help with your planning and cooking for healthy eating and entertaining this season!

An easy and delicious way to add interest and taste to the standard Thanksgiving meal is the addition of premium dried fruit.  Try adding Montmorency red tart cherries to your family’s favorite turkey dressing recipe or spice up the molded jello salad with dried blueberries.  Another welcome surprise for guests are Brownwood Acre’s dark and milk chocolate covered cherries, which also make much-appreciated gifts any time of year.

Just in time for the Holidays, we are offering customers a savings of $2.00 per bag on all of our one-pound bags of dried fruit – that’s USA grown Montmorency red tart cherries, balaton cherries and wild blueberries.

If you are looking for tried and true, tasty recipes, you have come to the right place.  Gourmet cook Debbie Colaianni shares her world of culinary delights on the FruitFast Recipe blog.  She welcomes your favorite Thanksgiving dishes, too, at Debbie@fruitfast.com.

Order today by calling toll free 1-877-599-3101.  We’re here to help you!