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!

Fall is the perfect time.   It’s when schedules switch back to the school calendar and life seems to have more purpose and focus.   Sure, I’ll miss the summer’s outdoor activities of campfires, beach walks and baseball, but harvest time signals an explosion of Fall color, the missed excitement of  football games, and those bountiful farm markets with bushel baskets brimming with tempting fruit and produce.

If only all that good eating could last…

The next best thing to fresh is FruitFast.  Capturing this goodness is what we do and do so well.  Since we are coming off an extended growing season, there’s a bumper crop of cherries, apples, raspberries, cranberries and blueberries.  So, there is no excuse not to be enjoying the harvest and eating those fruits and veggies for a healthy diet.

FruitFast’s Juice Stimulus pricing remains in effect on our top selling juice concentrates -  Tart Cherry, Wild Blueberry, Red Raspberry and Cranberry.   Plus this month, we are introducing the amazing Great Lakes Cranberry Softgel at a special savings, too, of just $15.95 a bottle.

Food prices are dropping, as reported by the US Department of Agriculture this week, and we are delighted to bring our customers top quality fruit products that are affordable and healthy for good nutritious eating anytime of year.

I’ll be waiting to hear from you – call me Toll Free at 1-877-591-3101.

It seemed longer than it actually was.  But for a few weeks last month, Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast call center staffers had the unpleasant task of informing customers,  “Sorry, but we are currently sold out of our Mixed Berry Bars” and listen to their audible disappointed sighs.

That is no longer the case.

Supplies of the popular Mixed Berry Fruit Supplement Bars and Mixed Berry with Dark Chocolate Bars have been replenished and it is again easy to order these popular 40g bars that are USDA developed and patented.

Packed with premium grade berries for a nutritious between meals treat, each bar has only 260 calories and conveniently fits in pockets, purses and beach bags.  Although they are great tasting, the dark-skinned berries provide antioxidants and phytonutrients for a healthful pick-me-up anytime of day.  You’ll enjoy one apple plus premium grade red and black raspberries, wild blueberries and strawberries in every bar.

So spread the word.   Mixed Berry is back and available in just the right quantity for you and your family.

Good news is always fun to share and we have plenty to pass along about shipping costs for our customers.

With the introduction of Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast’s newly redesigned website, we now offer a choice of shipping options: United Parcel Service (UPS) or United States Postal Service (US Mail).

In many instances, even with postal rates rising on May 11, 2009, shipping costs through US Mail are almost 50% cheaper than using UPS when sending to certain locations.

Here’s a quick example:

Amy lives in Topeka, Kansas.  She is a regular customer purchasing three bottles of CherryFlex four times a year and additional products more frequently when we have a monthly special – like our fruit supplement bars in May.  But the UPS shipping expense cost Amy $7.22. Her price went down to $4.09 when we switched her shipping to US Mail. Most Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast customers can expect a savings of $3.50 to $5 per softgel shipment when ordering up to six bottles.  Delivery time is generally 2 to 5 days and is very reliable.

If you are ordering on a Thursday or Friday, delivery time is actually faster since US mail moves all weekend.

We are anxious to find the very best shipping option for you, no matter where you live – including Canada, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.  For example, we can ship one bottle of softgels for only $5.00, 2 for $8.00, 3 for $10.00 and 4 for $12.00 (USD).  If you don’t see the country you wish to send to listed on the Brownwood Acres website, please send us an e-mail.  You may also visit our International shipping page by clicking here. We use US mail flat rate boxes for our heavier items like concentrates, which can also reduce the shipping charges for you.
Have a friend or serviceman in another country?  Call or email us and we will be happy to compute the shipping costs overseas, which are consistently much more economical through the postal service.

We are happy to calculate the charges to ship our 100% natural and all-fruit products right to your door. Call us toll free at 1-877-591-3101 or send me an email at mary@brownwoodacres.com.

Thanks for helping us spread the good news to family and friends…