Cherry-rific Shake with Cherry Juice

Kids–and adults–will like this fun beverage. 3/4 cup cherry yogurt 2/3 cup (about 18) maraschino cherries, drained 1/8 cup of cherry juice 3/4 cup milk 1-1/2 cups chocolate frozen yogurt or chocolate ice cream, softened Maraschino cherries, whipped topping and chocolate shavings, for garnish Put cherry yogurt, cherries and milk in an electric blender; blend well. Add frozen yogurt; blend until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses. Garnish with whipped topping, chocolate... Read More

Superfoods to Alleviate the Symptoms of Gout

Gout, also called gouty arthritis, is caused by an accumulation of uric acid in the blood. The disease usually appears in midlife and primarily in males. It can be hereditary or the secondary to some other disease process. The main symptom of gout is severe pain and swelling in joints, but gout usually effects one joint at a time, then may move from one joint to affect another joint. The kidneys filter uric acid out of the body. But with gout, the body makes excess uric acid or... Read More

Fruit Salsa Recipe

  1 cup chopped peeled pineapple 1 cup chopped peeled mango 1 cup chopped yellow or red bell pepper. 2/3 cup chopped peeled kiwi fruit 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion. 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/8 cup of finely chopped frozen cherries or pitted fresh tart cherries 1/8 ounce of tart cherry juice concentrate 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice. 1/2 teaspoon minced Serrano chili (with seeds) Ground white pepper. Directions: Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Season with... Read More

Frozen Fruit Salad with Cherry Juice

This salad is so good you could serve it for dessert. 1 (16-ounce) jar maraschino cherries 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 2-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows (1/2 of a 10-1/2-ounce bag) 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 ounce cherry juice Lettuce leaves Fresh mint Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Set aside. Put cream cheese and pineapple with juice in a medium... Read More

Superfoods for Getting Over Food Poisoning

Food poisoning is an all-encompassing term involving the consumption of contaminated food, stomach flu, stress, drug interactions, nutrient deficiencies or their excess.  It can come on rather suddenly after eating; diarrhea or vomiting can begin 30 minutes to one hour after eating foods that are chemically poisonous; within one to 12 hours with bacterial poisoning, and 12 to 48 hours with viral or salmonella poisoning. Food poisoning can be serious and a medical professional... Read More

How to Maintain a Healthy Prostate

The prostate gland has a reputation as a health destroyer.  Hypertrophy of the prostate gland, which affects nearly every elderly male, strangles the urethra.  This troublesome condition makes urination difficult and increases the risk of bladder infections and kidney damage. However, there are many superfoods that may already be a part of your everyday diet that can help thwart the onset of prostate problems.  Tomatoes, watermelons, red grapefruit, papaya and berries are all... Read More