elderberry

Elderberry ginger syrup is a wonderful remedy for cold and flu. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties and is said to prevent certain types of cancer. Children and elders are most susceptible to flu and elderberry ginger syrup is known to be very effective in strengthening the immune system, which can help prevent flu.

Sambucol black elderberry syrup has been found to shorten the duration of the flu. Most patients, who take the syrup, find their flu symptoms reduced within two days.

Elderberry is even used to treat wounds and infection. Elderberry ginger syrup is most effective in treating and reducing cold and flu symptoms, which include nasal congestion, sore throat and fever and muscle pain.

You can make your own elderberry ginger syrup and at the first sign of cold and flu, consume it to prevent further sore throat and fever.

Elderberry syrup recipe are available online and you can choose one, which is easy to make. So let us get started with some easy recipes.

First and foremost get some elderberry (you can buy 2 pounds) and remove the stem and clean it. You would need around four cups of water and sugar (depends on individual preference) and one lime.

After cleaning the elderberry, you would need to boil them, till they are tender and soft, which normally takes 10-15 minutes. You will have to pass them through a food mill and discard the skin.

Put the juice back in the pot and add sugar to it. Bring it to a boil, cool and add lemon to it. You can store this in a bottle and use it during cold and flu.

Good Belly Probiotic Fruit Drink

So, I’ve tried the Blueberry Acai GoodBelly ToGo and Mango GoodBelly ToGo, but now it was time to try the family sized Cranberry Watermelon.  The flavor alone was excellent.  It tasted just like I was drinking watermelon.  It is excellent.  As I stated in earlier posts, the folks at GoodBelly sent us coupons, so we could go buy the product at our local supermarket and try it out.

Cranberry Watermelon GoodBelly in glass

GoodBelly is named that way because drinking it consistently will help you achieve a balanced digestive system.  How?  GoodBelly probiotic fruit drinks have 20 billion live and active probiotic cultures that help to improve your digestive health and strengthen your immunity.

GoodBelly is dairy-free, soy-free, wheat-free and vegan.

How Does It Work?

GoodBelly gives your body good bacteria that it needs in order to balance the bad bacteria in your system.  As a result, it does wonders for your digestive health.  GoodBelly uses Lactobacillus plantarum299v (Lp299v) and Bifidobacterium lactis (Bi-07), chosen to prove digestive health, regularity and immunity.

GoodBelly by the quart is made with natural and organic fruits and juices.

I really like GoodBelly, especially because I do not care for yogurt.  Finally there is an alternative way of getting my probiotics rather than in yogurt.

GoodBelly is sold at Whole Foods and is priced between $2.00-$5.00/quart.

Good Belly Probiotic Fruit Drink

On a warm Saturday afternoon in Boulder, Colorado, I went into Whole Foods. I was going in to find a few items and came across the Good Belly drink. It was on sale (2 for $5), so automatically that caught my eye.

Also, with a student budget (I’m a Sophmore at the University of Colorado), it is important for me to watch what I spend and how much use I am going to get out of the product. I am a big mango fan so I was naturally drawn to that particular flavor. I was a little skeptical in trying it because I have had health food drinks in the past that have tasted so awful. But surprisingly, the Good Belly drink tasted really good.

It was a little tart at first, but after another glass, it became a drink that I craved. It comes in a variety of flavors: Cranberry Watermelon, Mango, Black Currant, Blueberry Acai and Pomegranate Blackberry. I am eager to try more of the flavors. It also comes in two types of packaging. The first is a quart container and the other is a to-go style in yogurt looking containers (But, I assure you, it is nothing like yogurt and the consistency is like a drink). I highly recommend this product not only to maintain a healthy digestive system but also because it is great for your health in general.

GoodBelly TOGO Mango

I decided to try the Mango GoodBelly ToGo product today.  It was quite tasty. 

GoodBelly’s ToGo product has 20 Billion probiotics, clinically proven to improve core digestive health and strengthen immunity, and 500mg of Vitamin C!  Probiotics: Lactobacillus Plantarum 299v; Bifidobacteriaum Lactis Bi-07; Lactobaccilus Acidophilus.

GoodBelly TOGO Mango in Water Bottle - Not Shaken Up

As with the Blueberry Acai Flavor, it comes in a convenient package. Since it is a probiotic, it’s goal is to improve core digestive health and to strengthen immunity.  No doubt that doesn’t happen overnight, therefore I cannot comment on the effectiveness of my immunity or digestive health.

The directions on the package state, “Add contents of packet to 6 ounces of water or juice and enjoy.”  As with the Blueberry Acai Flavor, I added it to 16.9 ounces of water.  You’ll notice how it sinks to the bottom (see the photo to the right).  Once you have shaken it up, then it evenly distributes throughout the bottle.  If you do not drink it somewhat quickly, then it will re-settle to the bottom of the bottle.  So we do recommend having a screw top bottle to use when drinking the GoodBelly ToGo packets, so that you don’t have to chug it, if you don’t want to.

GoodBelly TOGO Mango in Water Bottle - Shaken Up

The taste of the Mango flavor  is more favorable than that of the Blueberry Acai.  The point of these probiotics, however, is not that they taste good but that they help your digestive system! 

So if you are looking for an alternative to past methods and drugs you’ve taken for your immunity and digestive health, then you might be interested in trying GoodBelly Probiotics – there are links to purchase it below.

The GoodBelly To Go is dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan.

Buy GoodBelly ToGo:

Case Quantity is $67.50 (there are 6 boxes in a case, each box contains 8 individual packets, or about $1.41/packet)

Box Quantity is $12.50 (each box contains 8 individual packets, or about $1.56/packet)

Suggested Use: One Packet per Day

GoodBelly is a division of NextFoods out of Boulder, CO.

Have you tried this product?  Do you want to try this product?  If so, please tell us about it by leaving a comment below!

GoodBelly ToGo

The folks over at GoodBelly sent us some product to try.  We will be covering the product over the next couple of weeks.   Good Belly makes probiotic fruit drinks.

Their ToGo product is packed with 20 Billion probiotics, clinically proven to improve core digestive health and strengthen immunity, and 500mg of Vitamin C!  Probiotics: Lactobacillus Plantarum 299v; Bifidobacteriaum Lactis Bi-07; Lactobaccilus Acidophilus.  

First is their GoodBelly To Go.   I tried the Blueberry Acai Flavor.  As you can see, it comes in a very convenient package and even has an area where you can tear it open – eliminating the need for scissors on the go. Since it is a probiotic, it is supposed to improve your core digestive health and strengthen your immunity.  My guess is that I am not going to see results with that aspect all that quickly as I assume it is something that needs to build in your belly overtime!

What GoodBelly ToGo in Water Bottle

The directions say “Add contents of packet to 6 ounces of water or juice and enjoy.”  So I added it to 16.9 ounces of water, and then screwed on the top and shook it up.  I think you really need to have a top to screw on for this To Go product.  It all sinks to the bottom and you need to occasionally shake it back up!

I do not mind the taste, but also do not like it, if that makes sense.  I mean I wouldn’t think of going back to it immediately.  But I think my taste is a matter of opinion, and someone else might quite like it.  Regardless, if it’s purpose is for probiotics, then it is absolutely easy to drink and convient to drink for that purpose.

The GoodBelly To Go is dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan.

They sell it on their website by the case or by the box:

Case Quantity is $67.50
(there are 6 boxes in a case, each box contains 8 individual packets, so that about $1.41/packet)

Box Quantity is $12.50
(each box contains 8 individual packets, so that’s about $1.56/packet)

Suggested Use: One Packet per Day

GoodBelly is a division of NextFoods out of Boulder, CO.

Have you tried this product?  If so, please let us know what you think about it by leaving a comment below!

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Village Winery and Vineyards

Village Winery and Vineyards

• 40405 Browns Lane
• Waterford, Virginia 20197
• info@villagewineryandvineyards.com
• 540-882-3780

The Winery is a small farm winery with 10 acres of vineyards. Among other wine endeavors, the winery focuses on the production of elder berries and aronia berries.

The Winery’s wine offerings are:

• Apple Wine
• Viognier
• Cabernet Franc Rosé
• Merlot
• Merlot Cabernet Franc Blend
• Cabernet Franc
• Petit Verdot
• Elderberry Wine

The Winery’s Elderberry Offerings:

• Elderberry Syrup, 12 Fl Oz. US$8.00
• Elderberry Beverage Mix, 12 Fl Oz. US$8.00
• Elderberry Chocolate & Syrup
• Elderberry Wine

Buy any of The Village Winery’s products online, by clicking on the links above.

Some of the highlights of The Village Winery’s Elderberry Products are:

• Flavor – made from fruit straight from the vine! Not from concentrate!
• Health Benefits – high in antioxidants, anthocyanins and quercetin flavinoids. Elder berries are 17 times higher in antioxidants than raspberries and strawberries
• Reasonable Pricing – The Winery’s cost is one third that of Elderberry Health Supplements
• Many uses – use syrup on ice cream, yogurt, cheesecake, etc. and their Elderberry Beverage is a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage – chilled or hot w/ mulling spices
• A Green Product! – Since the Elderberry is a native plant to VA, it does not require the typical agricultural chemical treatments like other fruits do
• Made in the U.S.A. – Made on the vineyard and therefore supports the local Waterford, VA community and the greater USA community

The Village Winery has plans for an Aronia Berry Juice line in the late Fall. Please join their mailing list to be contacted when the juice becomes available for purchase.

The winery also allows for picnics on their property and often hosts local village residents who make arts, crafts and other products. If you’d like to join their mailing list, you will receive the latest updates about the ongoings at the winery. Tours are also available.

Tours
Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Directions
From Leesburg ~
Take Route 7 west approximately 4 miles.
Exit onto Rt. 9 west (Charles Town Pike).

Go ½ mile and turn right onto Clarks Gap Road (before the Shell station).

Go 3 miles (passing through the village and bearing right onto Loyalty as you leave the village).

Turn right onto Browns Lane just past Waterford Elementary School.

Winery and vineyard are the first driveway on the right.
Follow signs to parking

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• Antioxidant Fruits
• Aronia Berry and Cancer
• Aronia Berry Recipes
• Aronia Berry Uses
• Aronia Berry
• Aronia Plant Description
• Elder Berry

If you’re considering buying a juicer, you might be wondering, What is the best juicer? You are not alone. Choosing a juicer, like any other electronic is sometimes a difficult decision due to the amount of options out there. Like with most things, figuring out which juicer is right for you is the key in choosing a juicer. Of course, different folks desire different things, therefore, here is a list of items to consider when deciding what is the best juicer for you.

Features to Consider When Deciding What Is The Best Juicer

• Type
• Ease of Cleanup
• Juice Quality
• Juice Yield
• Contiguous Juicing
• Does it Juice Wheatgrass
• Feed Chute Shape
• Feed Chute Size
• Multi-purpose Machine?
• RPM
• Horsepower
• Warranty
• Replacement Parts
• Construction
• Price

What Is The Best Juicer – Juicer Comparison Chart

Juicers are ideal for anyone that is nutritionally conscious about their daily diet. Fresh and raw fruits and vegetables are essential in our daily diet to help with overall need of vitamins and minerals as well as digestive health. Cooking or canning fruits and vegetables can destroy some of the nutrients that are found in raw foods. Believe it or not, three 8-oz. glasses of juice can provide the same benefits of vitamins, minerals, bioflavinoids and enzymes that are in three pounds of fruits and vegetables!

Many drink a glass of juice before a meal because juice appeases the appetite and therefore eliminates the desire for high-calorie foods, starches and foods high in sugar.

Types of Juicers:

• Centrifugal Juicers
• Centrifugal Ejection Juicers
• Masticating Juicer
• Manual Press Juicer
• Single Auger Juicers
• Dual Stage Single Auger Juicers
• Twin Gear Press

Review Juicers

Two very popular juicers are Jack LaLaines Juicer or the As Seen On TV Juicer.

Once you have purchased your juicer, you’ll want to know some fabulous recipes for juicers. To make sure your juice is cool and refreshing, be sure to start with chilled fruit and veggies. Once you’ve made your juice, be sure to consume it within 24 hours for optimal nutrition and taste. Here is a list antioxidant-fruits.com has compiled:

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• Ultimate Juicing: Delicious Recipes for Over 125 of the Best Fruit & Vegetable Juice Combinations
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Antioxidant-Fruits.com Evaluates
Xocai – The Healthy Chocolate!

An independent distributor of Xocai, Healthy Chocolate sent Antioxidant-fruits.com some product to try.

The Healthy Chocolate is a company that makes High in Antioxidants Dark Chocolate products. Their products are high in fiber, and are rich in unprocessed, non-alkalized non-fermented Cacao powder. The also have a high ORAC value. You can watch a video of the product to learn more about it.

Xocai is a Multi-Level Marketing Company, which means you can sign up to be a distributor of this product or you can simply buy it at wholesale prices, if you buy frequently enough.

The Compensation Plan takes a while to download, but it has all the information you need, including the residual potential. Auto-ship is based on wholesale prices. You just have to purchase one case ($110.00 plus S&H) every 4 weeks on autoship to receive wholesale prices. It is one of the highest antioxidant-rich food you can consume.

Terressa says, “My husband and I have had awesome results with Xocai Healthy Chocolate. He was able to get off of his high blood pressure medication, I lost 13 pounds in about 2 months, and many other benefits we have been able to see.”

As far as Antioxidant-Fruits.com is concerned, we were impressed with the taste of the product–we tried the Nuggets, Power Squares and the cookies. All very good and all very dark chocolate tasting! The the cookies were more of chewy granola type of taste, but tasty nonetheless. We didn’t receive enough product to figure out if it really encourages weight loss or reduces high blood pressure, but we have no reason to doubt Terressa either. We understand that natural options like Xocai take awhile to make improvements in your body and you will not witness such a change overnight.

Here is a list of their products:

• X Power Squares
• Nuggets
• The Ultimate Antioxidant Healthy Chocolate Beverage with Acai
• X Powerhouse Cookies
• Protein Bars

If you want to get in touch with Terressa and ask her additional questions, please contact her.

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