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

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

Great Tasting Cherry Almond Clusters

A sweet treat for any gathering. • 1 (8-ounce) package semisweet baking chocolate • 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted • 1 cup dried tart cherries Put chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High (100%) power 2 minutes, stirring halfway through the theating time. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add almonds and dried cherries; mix until completely coated with chocolate. Drop by teaspoons onto waxed apper. Refrigerate until is firm. To toast almonds: Spread... Read More

Smart Food Choices to Flush the Fat

Flushing the fat? As crazy as the concept might sound, the Fat Flush Plan can help you reshape your body while detoxifying your system. This low-carbohydrate, three-phase diet regimen was created by nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. Phase 1 of the plan, called The Two-Week Fat Flush, lasts 14 days and is designed to jump-start weight loss. Phase 2, The Ongoing Fat Flush, helps you continue to lose weight, and Phase 3, The Lifestyle Eating Plan, focuses on maintenance. The... Read More

Traverse Bay Farms / Fruit Advantage – Offers Triple Cash Savings on Select Super Fruit Products

Traverse Bay Farms is the first and only company in the cherry industry to offer triple cash savings to customers. The company has announced they will continue to offer free shipping, quantity discounts and free products on several of its super fruit based products. These deals will remain in effect throughout the remainder of the January and perhaps beyond. Here is a brief overview of the triple cash saving deals offered by Traverse Bay Farms / Fruit Advantage: Cash Savings #1:... Read More