Cooler Fall and Winter Months Mean Less Availability of Fresh Fruit. Now a Healthy Alternative Exists to Still Get Your Suggested Daily Serving of Fruit.

Bellaire, MI, October 30, 2007 --(PR.com)-- As the colder months approach and the growing season for many varieties of fresh fruit is over, finding fresh fruit is getting more difficult. However, research indicates that the antioxidant benefits of fresh fruit should be enjoyed year round. In fact, the USDA Food Guide Pyramid recommends five to nine daily servings of fruit and vegetables no matter what the season. Until recently, one remedy for those looking to enjoy the antioxidant benefits of fruit during the fall and winter months was to wait until spring harvest. However, the wait is now over.

Fruit Advantage has solved this seasonal fruit dilemma and offers a complete line of fruit-based supplements, dried fruit and cherry juice concentrate. Fruit Advantage can help people get there suggested daily servings of fruits in an enjoyable and simple way.

So what qualifies as a daily serving of fruits and vegetables? Below is some information regarding daily servings of fruit and vegetables from the USDA:

• One medium-size fruit
• 1/2 cup raw, cooked, frozen or canned fruits (in 100% juice) or vegetables
• 3/4 cup (6 oz.) 100% fruit or vegetable juice
• 1/2 cup cooked, canned or frozen legumes (beans and peas)
• 1 cup raw, leafy vegetables
• 1/4 cup dried fruit
Source: USDA Food Pyramid Guide

Here is how Fruit Advantage can help people achieve there servings of fruit per day:

#1: Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate: One ounce of tart cherry juice concentrate mixed with 7 oz. of water will make one glass of 100% tart cherry juice. According to the USDA, one 6 oz. of 100% fruit juice counts towards a daily serving. In addition, some research indicates tart cherry juice may assist with maintaining healthy joint function*.

#2: Fruit Advantage dried fruits: The company offers a larger selection of dried cherries, dried blueberries, organic dried cherries and organic dried blueberries. According to the USDA, ¼ cup of dried fruit counts toward a daily serving. Also, with the coming holidays, dried fruit makes an ideal healthy gift for friend, clients and co-workers.

#3: Fruit Advantage fruit-based dietary supplements: While today’s active and hectic lifestyles may inhibit the ability to fully enjoy fresh fruit on a daily basis, there is an excellent way of supplementing your daily intake of fruit antioxidants. Fruit Advantage offers a complete line of fruit-based formulas.

The company offers the following fruit-supplement formulas:
• Fruit Advantage Joint Support (made from tart cherries)
• Fruit Advantage Heart Health – (made from pomegranates)
• Fruit Advantage Brain Support (made from wild blueberries)
• Fruit Advantage Women’s Formula (made from cranberries and flaxseed)
• Fruit Advantage Cherry Prime (made with tart cherries, glucosamine and chondroitin).

Each formula is made using the skin and pulp of the underlying fruit, laboratory tested, has a certificate of analysis and tested for heavy metals. No matter what the season, Fruit Advantage can help people get the antioxidant benefits of fruit year round.

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