Super Slim Pomegranate

If you have never eaten a pomegranate, you don’t know what you’re missing! Pomegranates are not just a fruit; pomegranates are a super food filled with healthy vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. With more and more research being done on the health benefits of pomegranates we are learning more about how this powerful fruit can keep our bodies healthy.

Also known as the “Granada” or the “Chinese Apple” the pomegranate is widely known for its fruit as well as its juice. The pomegranate originated from India and Persia, but was brought to America by the Spanish settlers. Now grown all over the world, the pomegranate season is between September and February. It grows in warm climates and is resistant to droughts. About the size of a grapefruit and reddish in color this fruit is packed full of essential nutrients.

There is no doubt that the pomegranate fruit is a super food due to is large amount of beneficial ingredients. High in vitamin C, the pomegranate contains other vitamins such as vitamin B5, vitamin A, and vitamin E. In addition it is chock full of minerals such as calcium, potassium, and iron which add to its many health benefits. The seeds within the pomegranate are also a great source of fiber. With three times as many antioxidant properties as some other antioxidant rich foods, the pomegranate has many polyphenols such as tannins, flavonoids, anthocyanins, catechins, and ellagic acid. These phytochemicals enhance the pomegranate fruits ability to minimize the effects of aging, tissue damage and disease.  This softball shaped fruit packs a punch with its low calories and high nutritional value.

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Without a doubt the nutritional content alone makes the pomegranate a great source of daily nutrients, however what makes the pomegranate even more amazing is its health benefits. By consuming the arils (juice filled seeds) or drinking pomegranate juice you will get a dose of cancer fighting, anti carcinogens and anti inflammatory rich food. Pomegranates improve the blood flow to the heart, which improves blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. It also has been shown to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis by breaking down plaque build up in the arteries. In addition it reduces dental plaque, which causes tooth decay.  As a powerful antioxidant, pomegranates slow the absorption and oxidation of LDL, also known as bad cholesterol. LDL is a huge contributor to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Therefore pomegranates decrease the risk of these diseases by flushing fat out of the digestive tract. Pomegranates boost the immune system by decreasing bacteria and viral infections within the body. Although in the early stages of research, pomegranate juice has shown significant signs of suppressing cancer cell growth in cases of breast and prostate cancer. Additionally pomegranate juice slows the deterioration of human cartilage, which causes osteoarthritis. It also keeps blood platelets from clumping together, which forms deadly blood clots.

Now that you have seen all of the health benefits and nutritional value that pomegranate fruit and pomegranate juice have, there is no way you should not include this wonderful super food in your diet. When pomegranates are not in season, there are plenty of brands that offer pomegranate juice as an alternative. Drinking 8oz of pomegranate juice or eating 1 medium pomegranate a day will provide you with the essential nutrients and health benefits that the pomegranate has to offer.

A Bounty of Fresh Herbs and Spices Creates a Summertime Mediterranean Feast

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 23, 2011

The countries around the Mediterranean produce an abundance of fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables that has been the basis for healthy eating for centuries. Chef Joumana Accad specializes in bringing Mediterranean food to American tables. Through her popular food blog, http://www.TasteofBeirut.com, she has shown thousands of home cooks how healthy and delicious the cuisine of her native Lebanon is.

“Lebanon is a beautiful Mediterranean country with very few natural resources. As a child, learning to cook from my grandmother, I grew to appreciate and take full advantage of what nature provided,” Joumana explains. “I have modernized some traditional Lebanese recipes that take advantage of summertime ingredients.”

The results are recipes that are light and fresh, and not hard to achieve. Bring the Mediterranean sunshine to your kitchen table this summer with these recipes from Chef Joumana Accad.

Dilled Crêpes with Fava Bean and Rice Salad

Makes 8 Crêpes serving 4

The fava beans in the salad can easily be substituted for diced zucchini or peppers or peas or any fresh vegetable.

INGREDIENTS:

         1/2 cup of finely minced dill (equivalent to one bunch) (dill can be substituted with parsley)
         3 large eggs
         1/2 cup of cake flour
         1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste)
         1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin
         1/4 teaspoon of ground white pepper
         1/2 cup of finely chopped onion (or shallots)
         1 cup of water
         3 tablespoons of olive oil

For the rice and fava beans:

    

    1/2 cup of rice (sushi or any medium-grain such as Turkish, Egyptian or Italian)
         1 cup of boiled fresh fava beans, shelled and peeled
         1 small bouillon cube (optional)
         1 1/2 cups of yogurt
         2 cloves of garlic, peeled, minced and mashed in a mortar with 1/2 teaspoon of salt
         8 long pieces of chives or leek greens to tie the crêpes

METHOD:

1.    Fry the chopped onions in one tablespoon of olive oil until soft and translucent; cool and place the onions, the eggs, flour, spices, dill, olive oil and water in the bowl of a food processor, blender or mixer. Mix until the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes. When ready to make the crêpes, whirl the batter a few seconds to combine all the ingredients evenly.

2.    Heat a crêpe pan or small skillet, spray with some oil or butter and when hot, drop about 1/3 cup of batter into the skillet. Swirl to cover the skillet and cook for one minute, until the edges are golden-brown. Flip the crêpe and cook 15 seconds on the other side. Remove and proceed with the others, spraying the pan each time. Lay each crêpe on a plate on top of each other with a square piece of wax paper in-between each crêpe.

3.    Make the stuffing: Soak the rice in lukewarm salted water for thirty minutes or longer; bring the water to a boil, adding a dash of salt, the bouillon cube (if using it, don’t add salt), a tablespoon of olive oil. Lower the heat, cover and cook the rice. Cook the fava beans by boiling them for a couple of minutes and drain. When the rice is cooked, cool and transfer to a bowl. Add the fava beans and mix. Mash the garlic and mix with the yogurt and add to the rice mixture, tossing to combine well. Taste and adjust seasoning. Place a couple of tablespoons of the rice mixture in the middle of each crêpe, fold the crêpe and tie with some blanched dill sprigs or scallions. Serve at room temperature with extra yogurt on the side.

Keshké Salad

8 servings

The word keshké refers to keshek, a traditional staple in the Lebanese larder made up of yogurt mixed with bulgur, fermented in the sun and ground into a powder. In rural areas especially, keshek is made at home and is considered an essential food. Bulgur and yogurt are combined until fermentation and left to dry out on large sheets on straw rugs on the flat roof of village homes. When the bulgur and yogurt paste is completely dry, it is ground through a sieve and kept in jars to be used throughout the year; keshek will sustain for the long days out in the field. In addition, keshek has many health benefits, a long shelf life and is incorporated to soups, stews, sauces and as a topping on flatbreads or a filling in savory pastries.

Keshké salad evolved from the traditional keshek; the difference is that here the bulgur and yogurt are combined, not fermented and not ground, simply eaten fresh as a salad with herbs. I have modernized this traditional salad of yogurt and bulgur by adding some fresh produce and legumes gathered from the farmer’s market: Zucchini, fresh fava beans, Italian parsley, green onion and green pepper are dressed with a yogurt sauce spiked with garlic paste and a touch of tahini and drizzled with some olive oil. This hearty and rustic salad can be eaten as a main dish.

INGREDIENTS:

         1 cup of coarse bulgur (#4)
         1 cup of packed minced flat-leaf parsley
         3 green onions, minced fine
         1 cup of boiled fava beans
         1 1/2 cups of diced zucchini, sauteed in olive oil till tender but still crunchy
         3 cloves of garlic mashed with a dash of salt in a mortar
         1 1/2 cup of yogurt, drained in a mesh sieve over a coffee filter or paper towel for one or two hours
         1/4 cup of olive oil
         1 or 2 tablespoons of tahini
         1 tablespoon of pomegranate molasses (optional)
         1 teaspoon of ground cumin (can replace with paprika)
         salt, pepper to taste
         juice of half a lemon and 1/4 cup of olive oil
         1/2 cup of toasted and chopped pecans or walnuts or pine nuts

METHOD:

1.    Bring a quart of water to a boil; place the bulgur in a bowl and pour the boiling water on top of it. Let it swell for fifteen minutes or longer until soft. Drain the bulgur of its water, squeezing to remove excess water. Add to the bulgur the diced and sautéed zucchini and boiled, peeled fava beans as well as chopped parsley and minced green onions.

2.    In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, tahini, garlic paste, lemon juice, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to the bulgur mixture and combine. Serve at room temperature.

World’s Healthiest Brownie

Makes 12 servings

Tahini is the “fat” of choice in the Lebanese kitchen and is used daily; it is mixed with fresh lemon juice and (or) Seville orange juice, spiked with garlic and slathered on falafel, kafta trays and shawarma sandwiches; made into a rich sauce with kibbeh balls, baked with fish or served with boiled vegetables.

In the pastry kitchen, however, tahini is only used sparingly; I wanted to use it in an iconic American cake: The brownie. Here, tahini replaces butter; and a most traditional Eastern mediterranean food, grape molasses, replaces white refined sugar. Grape molasses was the sweetener of choice in Lebanon before the widespread distribution and availability of sugar. It is made in the rural areas today in the communal village press, where it is extracted from the sweetest grapes; the juice from these grapes is filtered and boiled and the resulting thick and sweet molasses is fragrant and filled with all the concentrated nutrients of the grape. Grape molasses or debess al-enab is used in hundreds of rural recipes, from puddings, to dry cookies, to porridges made with bulgur or chick peas.

Even though there is a dramatic difference in taste and quality between one’s family production of grape molasses made in the villages and the commercial kind available in stores or online, it is still worth using in lieu of white refined sugar which has been proven to be toxic for the body.

In this version of brownie, tahini provides Omega 3 and 6, calcium, vitamin Bs, fiber and many other nutrients; fresh orange juice is loaded with antioxidants, potassium and vitamins. The grape molasses is full of minerals, such as calcium, potassium and iron, as well as vitamins and antioxidants. As for the dark chocolate and the whole wheat pastry flour they supply nutrients and protein.

This brownie has a soft and velvety crumb, a deep chocolate flavor with undercurrents of a dark nutty caramel.

INGREDIENTS:

         60% chocolate chips (125 g.), melted in the microwave for one minute
         Tahini (light-colored, 150 g.), stir the jar first and pour
         Whole-wheat pastry flour (150 g.)
         2 teaspoons of baking powder
         1/2 teaspoon of salt
         Grape molasses (or date or carob molasses) (150 g.)
         Freshly-squeezed orange juice (150 g.)
         2 Tablespoons of orange rind (20 g.)

One-bowl method, no need for a mixer.

1.    Assemble all the ingredients. In a bowl, transfer the tahini, add the orange juice and orange rind, melted chocolate and the grape molasses and stir.

2.    Mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Transfer into the brownie bowl through a sifter. Stir until the flour mixture is no longer visible. Transfer the brownie batter into a pan lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for about 23 minutes. Check by inserting a toothpick into the cake; if dry or almost dry, it is done and the cake will be cakey; if you like it fudgy, check after 20 minutes and see how wet the batter is; it should be thick but moist. Cool a few minutes and serve.

This brownie can be served with a Lebanese caramel topping, which consists of mixing 1/2 cup of tahini with 1/4 cup of grape molasses.

NOTE: The grape molasses can be substituted for carob or date molasses or raw brown cane sugar.

Recipes may be reprinted with the following credit: Copyright Joumana Accad

To create other traditional Lebanese dishes using fresh, locally grown foods visit http://www.TasteofBeirut.com.

About Joumana Accad

Joumana Accad was born in Beirut, Lebanon. She left the Middle East in 1975 and began an international journey. She moved to Paris in the mid-‘70s where she finished her formal education. She returned briefly to Beirut before moving to the United States in 1979. Widowed at a young age, Joumana moved to Dallas, Texas in 1987, remarried and raised two children. She couldn’t resist the call of cooking as she entered the Pastry Arts program at El Centro College in Dallas. Upon graduation, Joumana became a pastry chef for a German restaurant, worked as a caterer, and sold her decorated cookies and cakes. Whole Foods Markets asked her to teach classes on Lebanese cuisine at several of their local markets. Her recipes have been featured in numerous newspapers and magazines and she has cooked up Lebanese recipes on the nationally syndicated television show, Daytime. Joumana runs the popular food blog http://www.tasteofbeirut.com where she explores the cuisine of the Levant as well as the Middle East.

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Skincare Fact vs. Fiction: Skin Care Recovery from a Chemical Peel

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) December 25, 2007

While many people are interested in getting a chemical peel, there are still a lot of myths floating around about the actual procedure. Skincare-News.com’s latest article, “Chemical Peels: Fact vs. Fiction, Part II” gives readers a detailed explanation about what to expect during the treatment, as well as during the weeks while the skin is recovering. http://www.skincare-news.com/articles.php?ArtID=480

1. Many people believe that a chemical peel can burn the skin, but this is actually not true. After getting a peel, the skin will most likely be red or frosty and feel very tight. This doesn’t mean it’s been burned. The first layer has been exfoliated using an acid that eats up dry and dead skin and kills bacteria. Some people experience a slight tingling feeling; others feel as though their skin is stinging. Most estheticians use ice cubes or a cooling mask afterwards to calm the sensation, and the redness and tingling should subside within the next 24 hours.

2. Another misconception is that all chemical peels have a horrible smell. While it isn’t the greatest smell in the world, fragrances should be limited because they can be active irritants, and don’t belong on the skin while someone is having a peel. When chemical peels are applied to the skin, the initial odor smells a lot like rubbing alcohol. Not all peels have a bad smell. There are pumpkin and pomegranate peels, green peels that have a natural smell and some peels that have no smell at all.

3. Interestingly, the skin doesn’t always peel after having a chemical treatment. Skin starts to peel anywhere from three to seven days after treatment. Some people have extremely thick skin and don’t see much actual peeling. Also, low-grade peels like AHA or lactic acid don’t always force the skin to have a peeling effect. Other peels like Jessner’s, Sal Ex or TCA peels have a different effect and skin usually peels pretty heavily.

4. Each type of peel has its own pace. This is why a consultation, home care and a six-month treatment plan should be done before beginning a series of peels. Peels can be done every other week, or only once a month, depending on skin type and the recommended routine.

5. Chemical peels actually cannot be purchased over the counter for at-home use. Only skin care products with 10 percent or less are available to consumers. Chemical peels have high concentrations of acids and should only be handled by professionals. There’s a specific protocol for applying a peel: Skin has to be prepared for the acid and it has to be treated a certain way once the peel is removed. These products are unavailable to consumers because applying a peel is considered a specialty service that only licensed professionals are allowed to do.

Skincare-News.com covers all skincare and beauty topics from head to toe. Check out these latest articles:

True or False? Top 5 New Skin Care Myths Worth Knowing! http://www.skincare-news.com/articles.php?ArtID=186
In this day and age, so many people still turn to old wives’ tales for their skincare knowledge. Read these five common tips and find out which ones are legends and which ones are for real!

Paying Through the Nose: Patients Endure Steep Costs for Rhinoplasty http://www.skincare-news.com/articles.php?ArtID=127
Whatever the reason, more and more people are getting nose jobs, or rhinoplasty, each year. As with other cosmetic procedures, rhinoplasty is not cheap. Therefore, before deciding to get a fabulous new nose, it is best to know all of the facts about the procedure.

“Get it Off Your Chest” http://skincare-news.com/articles.php?ArtID=348

Putting your best face forward no longer just means eyes, nose, mouth and chin. Like your face, the skin on the neck and chest will thrive with a daily cadence of cleansing, toning and moisturization. Stop overlooking this delicate area and initiate some quick and easy skincare steps before sun spots, sagging skin and fine lines start to call your neck and chest home.

“The Aging Neck…Skincare’s Forgotten Frontier!” http://www.skincare-news.com/articles.php?ArtID=258

Ever notice how the older we get the more often we choose a scarf or turtleneck to wear? Let’s be honest, we’re not doing it to be fashion forward. From now on, let’s solve the problem of that aging neck, and not by hiding it behind knit and silk. Read this article and find out a few ways other than plastic surgery to start sporting a firm, beautiful, and glowing neck. Who wants to look like a turkey, when you can look like a swan?

About SkinCare-News.com — “Your Source for Intelligent Skin Care”

Skincare-News.com is the online source for consumers seeking intelligent beauty and skin care news, advice, tips and articles. Founded in 2005, SkinCare-News.com features articles, news items and frequently asked questions on skincare and beauty related issues. SkinCare-News.com is located in Sacramento, California, but receives visitors from all around the world. For more information, visit http://www.skincare-news.com.

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Glorious Gifts: How to Create a Perfect Romantic Gift Basket

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 4, 2006

Egyptians who offered gifts of fine unguents to their guests, to the three Wise Men who brought offerings of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, to more recent traditions, gift giving has become a part of our everyday celebrations. It is an art form for some, however, for many of us, it can be a scary undertaking to find the perfect romantic gift. Whether celebrating an anniversary or rejoicing two newlyweds, a personalized romantic gift basket can help set the mood and express to your loved ones how special they truly are.

The beauty of creating a gift basket is two fold. First and foremost, it is a gift that can be completely personalized, complimenting the preferences of the person receiving the gift. It also lends a tremendous freedom to the giver, allowing the contents and price tag to be as elaborate and as costly as the giver chooses it to be. If funds are low, the contents of the basket can be simple, yet thoughtful. If funds are not an issue, then the sky is the limit.

Here is a list of possible elements that can be incorporated into any gift basket. Don’t be afraid to mix and match the contents, according to the tastes of the recipients.

Candles: Nothing sets a romantic mood better than candle light. Like a magic wand, a candle’s flickering glow casts a spell, magically transforming the room with its soft radiance and creating a lovely ambiance, perfect for an intimate evening shared between lovers. Candles come in an infinite number of shapes, sizes, colors, and scents. Candles come in a wide range of fragrances, as well as the unscented variety. From elegant pillars and tapers to delicate floaters and tea lights, there is room for a candle or two in every basket. If allergies are a concern for your couple, include a few candles anyway. Candles make a romantic statement whether lit or not, so consider their intrinsic value to a romantic evening. Don’t’ forget to incorporate candle holders as well.

Chocolate: It’s Latin name “thebroma” literally means ‘food of the gods’, and for anyone who has ever sampled this delectable treat, you will quickly agree that it is pure ambrosia. Chocolates have been an integral part of romantic proclamation and sensuous eating for centuries. The very act of eating chocolate has been linked to mood elevation, and it seems to trigger feelings similar to those of falling in love. How appropriate for a romantic getaway. When choosing what types of chocolates to include, consider the wide selection of choices from the various fine chocolatiers, including the sugar free options. There are truffles made from rich ganache (a unique blend of 72% cocoa mixed with butter), pirouettes (rolled vanilla biscuits dipped in chocolate), solids (dark chocolate and milk chocolate), caramels, creams, fruit filled, cordials, nut clusters, pralines, and liqueurs. Bring a little intensity to the basket by adding an assortment of rich chocolates.

Gourmet Foods: Part of the romance of food is having things that can be shared with your love. There is a wonderful variety of options which can be included in any basket but are especially appreciated in a romantic gift basket. Consider an assortment of cheeses, from the more traditional cheeses like cheddar, gouda, and Monterey jack, to more exotic cheeses like cranberry chevre with cinnamon, mascarpone gorgonzola, and Montbriac. Add a few different types of crackers like garlic, herb crusted, or rich butter. A perfect partner to cheese has always been some form of meat. The combination is music to the mouth, so don’t skimp. Try a beef roll or a small salami. Savory sausages and smoked ham are always nice too. Add a dash of mixed nuts, a few flavorful spreads, a jar of gourmet salsa with some chips, and you have the recipe for a romantic feast. Make sure to include the appropriate utensils for cutting, spreading, and eating your mouthwatering medley of gourmet foods.

Fruit: No other food tingles the tongue with fragrant sweetness or tantalizing tartness like fresh fruit. Add such mouth watering favorites as raspberries, strawberries, grapes, cherries, bananas, blueberries, plums, and peaches, or take a walk on the wild side by choosing more exotic fruits. A few pleasing alternatives include star apples, kiwi fruit, cherimoyas (love fruit), passion fruit, pomegranates, and carambola (star fruit). These exotic fruits are praised for their intensity and mingling of fruit flavors. Surprisingly, although these fruits are exotic, they can still be found in most supermarkets. You may also consider the addition of dried fruits like dates, pineapple, and apricots.

Special Beverages: Whether toasting to love or complimenting exquisite foods, beverages are a must in every basket. Champagne goes beautifully with chocolates and fruit, and fine wine is a perfect addition to gourmet foods. But what if the special couple does not drink? Fear not, there are plenty of tasty treats for them, too. Whether regular or decaf, gourmet coffees can be a wonderfully robust addition, with flavors like amaretto, mocha, hazelnut, French vanilla, almond, and Danish pastry, just to name a few. There are also the delicious varieties of gourmet teas. The couple will lose themselves in the luscious spiced, flavored, or fruit blends. Choose from black, green, white, or oolong teas, or perhaps, be brave and create your own personal blend to share. Don’t forget to consider another hot beverage favorite – rich cocoa. It also comes in a wide assortment of flavor options, from the more traditional dark chocolate to the more modern white chocolate, as well as fun varieties like hazelnut, French vanilla, Irish crème, and fruit essences, including raspberry and blueberry. If all else fails, try one of the many flavors of sparkling cider on the market. It offers the fun and fizz of champagne without containing any of the alcohol.

Special Glasses: You cannot give a special beverage without including a means of serving it. Make sure to include wine glasses, champagne glasses, or mugs to coincide with the chosen beverage.

Lotions and Bath Items: A nice touch to any romantic basket is a treat for the senses. Give the gift of a luxury spa visit by including items like body lotions, hand lotions, bubble bath, body butter, bath salts, and essential oils. Some fragrances considered pleasant to the senses are neroli (orange blossoms), rose, lavender, jasmine, and vanilla. Throw in a few fluffy towels and wash cloths, and your luxury spa feel will be complete.

Music: The sound of music soothes the soul, but the right music can spark a flame of passion. Include a few CD’s of romantic music to the collection of goodies. A few oldies but goodies are Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Roberta Flack, and Billy Holiday.

Homemade Goodies: Don’t forget to include the most personal additions of all: goodies made by your own hand. A few ideas to include are cookies, tarts, pies, cakes, and small loaves of different types of bread. These additions will be sure to touch the heart and tempt the palate.

The most important thing in building a basket is to fill the basket with things that the recipients will love. Remember, this is a statement of your love. The more that you know your recipients, the more able you will be to create a romantic gift basket they are sure to adore. Happy shopping.    Helen Stephens

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Celebrate National Dairy Month this June with New Yogurt Products from Blue Bunny

Le Mars, Iowa (PRWEB) June 7, 2007

Just in time for National Dairy Month, Blue Bunny has introduced two new yogurt lines featuring new healthy benefits and available in a variety of tantalizing flavors. These products, along with Blue Bunny’s existing yogurt lines, are an easy and delicious way to include more dairy in your everyday diet.

“Yogurt is a great food to eat daily because it is high in nutrients like protein and calcium,” said Mike Cecil, Better for You Marketing Manager for Blue Bunny. “It’s important that people get their three servings a day of dairy, and our variety of yogurt products and flavors provide more delicious and healthy ways to do that.”

Blue Bunny Light Omega 3 meets growing consumer recognition and interest in the health benefits of Omega 3. Each serving of Blue Bunny Light Omega 3 provides 300mg of ALA Omega 3 from natural flaxseed oil, helping ensure the yogurt maintains a rich, full flavor without compromising taste. While most notable for its beneficial cardiovascular benefits, Omega 3 provides numerous other health benefits of interest to consumers, including improving cognitive function and skin health. This yogurt will launch in July and will be available in four flavors: Black Cherry Orchard, Raspberry Crème, Strawberry Patch, and Blackberry Crème.

The next new yogurt line, Blue Bunny Light Yogurt, meets the needs of individuals who want to stay in shape and maintain their wellness goals. With only 100 calories per serving, Blue Bunny Light is a thick, creamy fat-free yogurt with the added benefits of probiotic cultures and a small amount of wholesome cane sugar, which provides an incredibly clean, sweet taste that consumers will love. Launching in June, Blue Bunny Light Yogurt will be available in four flavors: Black Cherry Burst, Strawberry Sensation, Vanilla Crème, and Key Lime Pie.

In addition to the new yogurt products, Blue Bunny has also added two new flavors to its successful Blue Bunny Light Superfruit line: Blackberry Lingonberry and Mango Pomegranate.

About Wells’ Dairy

Since 1913, the colossally creative artisans at Wells’ Dairy, Inc., the largest family-owned and managed dairy processor in the United States, have been hard at work adding a little joy to life putting all things chunky, chewy, rich and gooey into Blue Bunny® ice cream. Today, ice cream aficionados throughout the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico can indulge themselves and choose from nearly 500 tantalizingly tasty Blue Bunny ice cream flavors, frozen dairy desserts and delectable novelties. Be the first to find out about new Blue Bunny products by becoming an iScream Team member at http://www.bluebunny.com.

Blue Bunny is made in Le Mars, Iowa: The Ice Cream Capital of the World. More ice cream is made in Le Mars than any other place on the planet. Visitors to Le Mars are always welcome at The Ice Cream Capital of the World Visitor Center. While there, they’ll learn all about the history of ice cream, Wells’ Dairy and Blue Bunny, experience fascinating interactive exhibits and get a glimpse at how America’s favorite treat is made. Afterwards, they can stroll next door to an authentic, old-fashioned, honest-to-goodness soda fountain and indulge in their favorite ice cream creation.

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Greek Gods Pagoto Ice Krema (Greek Gourmet Ice Cream) Caters to Entertainment’s A-List at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival

Park City, Utah (PRWEB) January 17, 2008

The 2008 Sundance film festival happening this January 17-27 in Park City, Utah, will host several A-List celebrities, producers, writers and industry aficionados. There will be several venues hosting various events during the length of the festival. Filmpunks Entertainment is listed as “event producers” of the Dreamland Village event, while Dreamland’s primary sponsor is Kerner Technologies.

The Green Door mansion event will also host a plethora of A-listers. The Green Door’s talented team will be taking over a 20 million dollar mansion just minutes off of Main Street and transforming it into a plush Greendoor lounge for the Sundance A-list to socialize and unwind.

Greek Gods Pagoto Ice Krema will be showcased at both the exclusive Dreamland Village and Green Door mansion A-List events during the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Pagoto Ice Krema will be on display throughout these venues, and offered up as one of the gourmet dessert items on various dinner menus.

Menu item to read:

Greek Gods Pagoto Ice Krema Trio:

Baklava, Honey Pomegranate and Chocolata Fig

(yes, it’s really baklava ice cream!)

The Greek Gods are a Northwest based business, specializing in offering a variety of high quality gourmet ethnic Greek products to the retail, specialty, and foodservice marketplace. The Greek Gods actively market their extremely popular line of Greek yogurt products nationally, and have a substantial and ever-growing loyal base of consumers. During the 2007 holiday season, the Greek Gods introduced an extension to their ever popular line of Greek products by offering up a concept truly unique to the industry: Pagoto Ice Krema (Greek Gourmet Ice Cream)

“We are extremely enthusiastic about the opportunity of showcasing our Pagoto Ice Krema at exclusive events during this year’s 2008 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. While we won’t be able to attend the events this year in person, we feel that we will be well represented by our stylish and tasteful selection of Greek ethnic products, stated by the 3 Greek Gods.”

What is Pagoto Ice Krema?

Pronounced: (PA-GO-TOE)

In Greece, ice treats have been enjoyed since ancient times. During the 5th century BC, ancient Greeks ate snow mixed with honey and fruit in the markets of Athens. The father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, encouraged his ancient Greek patients to eat ice “as it livens the life juices and increases the well-being.” In the 4th century BC, it was well known that a favorite treat of Alexander the Great was snow ice mixed with honey and nectar.

In modern times, Greek Pagoto (Greek ice cream) is enjoyed throughout the Mediterranean for its unique flavors and creamy texture. Greek Gods Pagoto Ice Krema, made the traditional Greek way, using wholesome ingredients and mastic-resin to deliver a creamy and flavorful experience.

Mastic (also know as Chios Tears) comes from mastic trees grown in six villages (Mastichochoria) in the south of the small Greek island of Chios. Also know for its health properties; People in the Mediterranean region have used mastic as a medicine for gastrointestinal ailments for several thousand years.

The new Greek Gods Pagoto Ice Krema TM will be made using Organic Milk, and all natural wholesome dairy products and ingredients. Also, mastic will be introduced in concentrated form to add additional value and authenticity to the line. Varieties will initially include Baklava, Honey Pomegranate, and Chocolata Fig available in retail pint sizes or 1.5 gallon foodservice tubs.

Visit us at http://www.greekgodspagoto.com for more information.

Sundance Film Festival History

Did you know that The Sundance Film Festival was named by Robert Redford after his character The Sundance Kid from the movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, probably because this is his favorite character among those he played?

Sundance began in 1978 as the Utah/US Film Festival in an effort to attract more filmmakers to Utah. Founded by Sterling Van Wagenen and Charles Gary Allison with Chairperson Robert Redford, the goal of the festival was to showcase what the potential of independent film could be. At the time, the main focus of the event was to present a series of retrospective films and filmmaker panel discussions; however it also included a small program of films made outside the Hollywood system, commonly known as independent films.

The jury of the 1978 festival was headed by Gary Allison, and included Verna Fields, Linwood Gale Dunn, Katherine Ross, Charles E. Sellier Jr., Mark Rydell, and Anthea Sylbert.

Sterling Van Wagenen subsequently left the film festival to help found the Sundance Institute with Robert Redford.

In 1984-85, the now well-established Sundance Institute, headed by Sterling Van Wagenen, took over management of the US Film Festival, which was experiencing financial difficulties. Gary Beer and Sterling Van Wagenen spearheaded production of the inaugural Sundance Film Festival which included Program Director Tony Safford and Administrative Director Jenny Walz Selby.

Over the following years several factors helped propel the growth of Utah/US Film Festival. First was the involvement of actor Robert Redford. Redford, a Utah resident, became the festival’s inaugural chairman and having his name associated with Sundance gave the festival great attention.

Second, the festival moved from September to January. The move from late summer to mid-winter was reportedly done on the advice of Hollywood director Sydney Pollack, who suggested that running a film festival in a ski resort during winter would draw more attention from Hollywood.

References

1. The Associated Press (January 18, 2006). Sundance Mixed With Stars, Politicians. via Yahoo! News. Retrieved on 2007-11-11.

2. Sundance Mixed With Stars, Politicians. BAM. Retrieved on 2007-11-11.

3. Lauren David Peden (December 2005). Sundance Subdued. Freedom Orange County Information (coastmagazine.com). Retrieved on 2007-11-11.

-Sundance Institute

-Sundance — A Festival Virgin’s Guide — unofficial resources and information for festival attendees.

-Deconstructing Sundance — website using Bayesian analysis to predict how well films that play at the Festival will perform.

-Lathrios Film Festival Database — the Lathrios listing for the Sundance Festival including a film list and analysis for the event.

-UKHotMovies.com Sundance Film Festival: A Lowdown — history and background to the festival referred to as ‘Cannes in the snow’

-The Queer Lounge — provides information on the films with gay and lesbian content at the various film festivals in Park City as well as a hospitality area during the festivals

-[2] — GreenCine report on Sundance 2005

-IMDb Biography of Robert Redford

-Festival Film Sundance — news, articles, interesting information

-EyeForFilm.co.uk at Sundance — Diaries, news and reviews from 2005-2008

-Joel Heller’s Docs That Inspire Coverage of Sundance 2007 Documentary Selections

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Having a healthy heart in this day and age is not getting any easier. In fact, even if we do try our best to exercise daily and eat healthy, sooner or later many of us do give in to the conveniences of fast food takeouts and the pure enjoyment of eating potato chips. Of course, this is no excuse, as everyone of us should do our best to keep has healthy as possible by eating balanced diets and exercising on a daily basis. However, for those that find it difficult but are at least trying, there is always the option to take pomegranate pills. In fact, these pills are also known as heart health vitamins, because the types of nutrients that they contain have shown to be very effective at helping to promote a healthy heart.

When you take a look at the ingredients of some of the reputable pomegranate pills on the market, you will find that they have large amounts of vitamin C, polyphenols, and potassium. It is the very high levels of antioxidants that help to promote a healthy heart, and also ensures that your cholesterol levels are sitting where they are supposed to be. In fact, pomegranate pills are also known to have one of the highest amounts of plant estrogen, which in its own right can be very healthy for certain individuals who need this type of hormone.

As healthy as pomegranate pills are, it is important that you choose a reputable brand name when shopping online through one of the many health stores. Unfortunately, some companies tend to be very stingy when it comes to adding the right amount of ingredients that is required to make these pills effective. By purchasing from a reputable brand name, you will not only be getting pomegranate supplements that have been manufactured under the highest standards, but you will also feel comfortable knowing that all the ingredients within these pills have been properly balanced in order to ensure that you get the best results from them. Also, as mentioned above, it is still important to do your best to eat healthy foods and exercise on a daily basis. These supplements, and this includes pomegranate pills, will never be able to give you a complete source of nutrients in order for your body to be healthy and to have enough energy to tackle the most difficult situations in life. However, by including these pills with a healthy diet and daily exercises, you will not only be benefiting from the powerful ingredients within them, but you will also be benefiting from all the other nutrients, as they will not only work hand-in-hand with the antioxidants that are coming from these supplements, but they will be adding any left out nutrients that are needed in order to help your body maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Antioxidant Rich Foods For Beauty and Vibrant Health

(PRWEB) July 26, 2005

Antioxidant rich food is a subject that has become a hot topic the last few years – and for good reason. We face a daily assault against our immunity which affects our appearance as well as our internal body systems and organs.

And nutrition experts have learned that berries are one of the richest sources of bioflavonoids, antioxidants proven to destroy tissue-damaging free radicals and reinforce the cells that make up blood vessel walls which results in significantly enhanced blood circulation.

Some beauty experts now tout berries among the best antioxidant rich foods and their juice and extract to be so powerful that just one eight ounce glass of pure cranberry juice (or the extract equivalent) daily will diminish cellulite dimples in as little as three weeks.

How do you keep free radicals at bay? By the use of free radical scavengers.

These free radical scavengers occur naturally in the body and neutralize free radicals. Certain enzymes serve this vital function and four important enzymes are superoxide dismutase (SOD), methione reductase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase.

The body normally produces these enzymes but it needs help for full spectrum free radical prevention and damage control. That’s where a diet rich in antioxidants is vital. These antioxidants are also scavengers, gobbling up the sometimes deadly free radical particles.

Many health care practitioners see the wisdom in daily intake of plenty of fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors. Some recommend daily: Intake of 1 quart (1.1 litre) purified water a day PLUS 1 quart (1.1 litre) fresh fruit or vegetable juice.

With juicing one can consume many more enzymes and natural antioxidants than a person normally would in a “good diet”. Your body is composed of billions of microscopic cells and your every existence depends on these cells. They need live nourishment and this can be supplied very well in the form of juicing.

There are many juicers now available and you can achieve benefit from any of them. We like the newer, time-saving models that allow the user to place WHOLE fruits and vegetables in the unit and delicious, fresh juice emerges in a matter of seconds.

The more color and variety of produce, the more natural antioxidants one can consume. Carotenoids and flavonoids found in these fruits and vegetables can contribute to a very large extent to our program of antiaging. Why?

Because these natural chemical compounds slow or halt oxidative processes that may prevent or deter the onset of many diseases associated with aging, including heart disease, prostate cancer, diabetes, wrinkles and sun damage and much more.

By adding concentrated berry extracts, one has even more natural antioxidant tools. Once again, eating fresh is great. However, some companies now offer concentrated extracts of berries like elderberries, blueberries, cranberries, and bilberries for 10-15 times the amount of antioxidants as can be found in the fruit alone.

Researchers at the USDA Human Nutrition Center have found that blueberries rank number 1 in antioxidant activity when compared to 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Anthycyanin – the pigment that makes blueberries blue – is thought to be responsible for this major health benefit. Blueberries also contain beta-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, ellagic acid and phenolics that can also act as antioxidants. Other health benefits one can expect form blueberries are:

Support cognitive function, concentration and memory

Maintain eye and retina health

Promote urinary tract health

Support healthy glucose metabolism

Not just for urinary tract health, cranberry extracts are provide potent antioxidants that protect and detoxify. Combining cranberry with the therapeutically beneficial elderberry and lo han fruits results in a delicious herbal supplement that helps to maintain urinary tract health, promotes cardiovascular health, cellular health and even dental health. Because of its detoxifying properties, it increases your energy levels and improves mood.

If you cannot source concentrated berry extracts, here are some wild-crafted brands:

http://www.electricalbody.net/product/berry-extracts.shtml

Pomegranates too have been used for thousands of years by Mediterranean peoples. And pomegranates have recently been promoted for their beautiful skin-enhancing properties.

Pomegranates contain polyphenols, tannins, ellagic acid and anthocyanins. These compounds are believed to fight disease and pomegranates can also:

Support healthy blood pressure levels

Help maintain healthy blood vessels

Reduce the oxidation of LDL cholesterol

Support oral health

Support skin health

Green, black and white teas have been studied for their antioxidant powers too. Many research organizations have demonstrated that the polyphenols, detected in these teas, help to support a healthy heart and cardiovascular system and are recommended for smokers, the obese and those under stress and duress, though anyone could benefit from their consumption.

A source of concentrated green tea extracts:

http://www.electricalbody.com/product/extractgreentea.shtml

Some vitamins are considered antioxidants such as vitamins E and C. As are the carotenoids (such as beta-carotene); selenium; and flavonoids (anthocyanidins, polyphenols, quercetin, glutathione, alpha-lipoic acid, and coenzyme Q10. Vitamin E is the body’s principal fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin and protects fatty cell components from free-radical oxidation. It works well in conjunction with selenium and vitamin C.

As an antioxidant, vitamin E protects DNA and other cell structures from damage. It also protects LDL cholesterol from oxidation which would otherwise trigger an early step in the development of cardiovascular disease.

There are other antioxidants so to verify a wide spectrum of protection, eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables and consider a daily intake of a plant-based green “superfood” formula. Preferably one that contains foods from the allium family (onions, garlic, chives) and sprouts.

Sprouts from vegetables and legumes are extremely health-enhancing and often contain a concentrated form of antioxidant protection not found in the food alone. Broccoli sprouts, especially have been noted to provide more protection than just eating the cruciferous vegetables by themselves. Which is very important for immune enhancement and cancer prevention.

This is one of several in a series of health articles detailing the benefits of antioxidants.

The rest of the series is available online here:

http://www.health-articles.org/natural-antioxidants/

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Goji Berries Introduces Gift Certificates This Christmas Holidays

Salem, OR (PRWEB) December 4, 2007

Goji Berries USA announced today that it has launched gift certificates to allow its patrons to give the ‘gift of health’ to their near and dear ones this Christmas. The certificates are available in denominations of $ 25, $ 50, $ 75 and $ 100 and can be used to purchase anything from the online store at http://www.gojiberries.us , including Goji berry juice, dried Goji berries, Acai juice, Aloe Vera juice and Camu Camu juice.

“My customers have been asking me to introduce such gift certificates for quite some time and what better time to do so than the Christmas holiday season, when gifting is in the air”, reported Kirk Bachelder. “The recipient can use these vouchers to order anything from the vast range of items available in the online store and does not have to run to a physical store to redeem these coupons,” he added.

Goji Berries are considered the richest source of antioxidants, with ORAC levels exceeding 30,000, much higher than pomegranates, blue berries, blackberries and like. Regular intake of Goji results in vastly improved health without the need for expensive medication. These were one of the 10 best food selected by MSN recently.

The Goji clusters dipped in dark chocolate are very popular with those seeking to enjoy antioxidant rich Goji berries without compromising on the taste. Recent studies have shown how dark chocolate improves the functioning of endothelial cells, which are crucial to the proper working of blood vessels. Dark chocolate products are considered to be one of the most concentrated sources of flavonoids among commonly consumed foods. Studies have also shown that a diet which includes foods with high levels of flavonoids may lower the risk of heart disease. Kirk asked the assembled reporters: “What better way to eat the world’s healthiest food and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time?”

The free shipping offer for all orders above $ 40 has been immensely popular with the customers as they save a nice chunk on their online orders, which are shipped the same day by the efficient staff at Goji Berries Inc.

About GojiBerries.us

Goji Berries US is the online store where you can order Goji berries, Goji juice and Goji seeds in small and wholesale quantities at very competitive rates. These are directly imported from the Tibetan Himalayas and help to improve your vigor and energy levels with the rich antioxidant properties. They now carry seaweed fertilizer, in both wholesale and retail formats, to aid those desirous of growing their own Goji berries. Visit their online store at http://www.GojiBerries.us

Contact:

Kirk Bachelder

GojiBerries.us

800-796-3486

http://www.Gojiberries.us

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