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Concentrating Health Don't just wish people good health — introduce them to some of the health-promoting products that have revolutionized the specialty food industry! Good for you and delicious, we'd enjoy them even if they didn't have the promise of secondary benefits. Here's a quick countdown of some intriguing items that pledge to keep your lifestyle healthy and tasty:
KING ORCHARDS TART CHERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE
Plastic bottle (32 oz), $15.99
 King Orchards is located in the heart of Michigan’s famed cherry-growing region. It is a first-generation family-owned orchard of who made their dream of owning a farm reality. Founded in 1980, the orchard has over 130 acres of tart or “sour” cherries known as the Montmorency variety for which northern Michigan is famous. Recent research on these tart cherries shows that they have a high ORAC value, which means they are loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. King’s Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate is a fantastic and delicious source for antioxidants.
 MICHIGAN HARVEST
Plastic bottle (8 oz), $12.97
Presented by the people of American Premium Blends, Michigan Harvest is a tasty all-natural blend of Michigan fruits that pack a very satisfying antioxidant punch. This concentrate made from Michigan Apples, Cherries, Blackberries and Blueberries from which a single ounce can provide 1500 ORAC points (that’s half!) of your daily-recommended antioxidant intake. It can be a delicious addition to ice cream, soda, or even drizzled on angel food cake! BROWNWOOD ACRES 100% NATURAL BLUEBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE
Glass bottle (16 oz), $22.99
 Another berry beneficial product filled with antioxidants is Brownwood Acres Blueberry Juice. It’s fantastic for that ice tea that needs a little extra complexity, added to juice for a berry twist, or used as savory syrup on pound cake. Brownwood Acres has actually taken the time to calculate that one tablespoon of their concentrate is equal to the juice from over 1 cup of fresh Blueberries and that it takes over 24 pounds of fresh Blueberries to make one quart of Concentrate. Now that’s lot of berry!
RIBENA BLACKCURRANT CONCENTRATE
Plastic Bottle (600 ml), $7.99
 Imported from England, 95% of Britain’s blackcurrant harvest goes into producing Ribena from five difference types of blackcurrant varieties. Blackcurrants are bursting with antioxidants and, weight for weight, contain nearly 4 times the Vitamin C of oranges. Ribena recommends serving as one part Ribena concentrate to about five parts water to make a delicious blackcurrant drink.
Perhaps we’re concentrating on concentrates just a little too much. If concentrates are too dense of a mouthful, try something that’s been fresh-squeezed to quench your thirst.
POM WONDERFUL
Plastic bottle (16 oz), $3.99
Plastic bottle (46 oz), $11.99  With incredibly high levels of naturally occurring antioxidants, POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice is another way to help guard your body against free radicals. Slightly sweet. Slightly tart. One sip and you’ll discover a refreshing beverage with it’s own unique personality. A single 16 oz of 100% Pomegranate Juice contains the juice of almost five fabulous fresh pomegranates: how’d they do that?
LAKEWOOD FRESH PRESSED JUICES
Glass bottle (12.5 oz - 32 oz), price varies per product
 Lakewood Fresh Pressed ingredients are easy to read and understand. There are no chemicals, no added sugar, no preservatives or artificial ingredients. The result is delicious, fresh pressed, 100% Premium Organic Fruit Juice. What better way to drink to your health than with a glass-full?
We hope this has provided some enriching lifestyle supplementation. “Is it good?” Yes! And bonus: It’s good for you! - Joan Olkowski |
