How Fresh Fruit Arrives Daily

The United States is a complex network of various systems. There are power grids that make sure an overwhelming majority of Americans have power. There are cable and internet set-ups that keep us connected to the world wide web. And [...]

The Healthiest Smoothies Contain What Ingredients?

Just like any other form of food, smoothies have a lot of variety. Some are healthier than others. Some can help you manage weight reduction. Others can act as meal-replacements or quick bites. In this article we want to go [...]

Have You Had Your Dose of Vitamins Today?

Vitamins keep our bodies working at their peak. They allow your immune system to fight of disease and lethargy. The average person's daily diet lacks the proper amount of many of the most important vitamins. This is why the supplement [...]

Vitamin C and Winter

As the winter approaches and it gets much colder out, people will automatically associate that cold weather with the possibility of catching a cold or getting the flu. It is well known that having the necessary vitamins helps to keep [...]

Vitamin C and Metabolic Syndrome

Have you heard of metabolic syndrome? It is when a person's blood triglycerides, blood pressure and cholesterol are all elevated. The trifecta increases the risk of a person dying by stroke or heart attack many-fold. The person is usually overweight [...]

Fruits and Veggies Keep the Doctor Away

We all remember that old saying: "An apple a day keeps the Dr. away.". The saying was created as a way to stress the importance of having fresh fruit as a means to support the immune system. In reality, you [...]

Vitamin C

Our bodies are programmed to continually repair themselves.  However, as we get older, they can become overwhelmed by too many free radicals, especially as we age.  This results in the premature death of healthy cells, which may contribute to a [...]

Blackberries

Known as  “Beach Berries” in our family.  The king of the berry family boasts more antioxidants than strawberries, cranberries or blueberries.  Blackberries are considered to be one of the highest antioxidant-level fruits. The Berry Health Benefits Network from Oregon State [...]