Benefits of Cranberries

March 7th, 2009 flowercarole

Source: Cranberry Institute

Scientific research is revealing how healthful cranberries can be. Packed with nutrients like antioxidants and other natural compounds, cranberries are a great choice for the health conscious consumer. Cranberries are available in a wide variety of forms including fresh fruit, juice, sauce, and dried. Juices and sauce are available year-round at your grocery retailer. Fresh fruit is generally available from September to December. Include more cranberries in your diet today and start eating healthier today.

Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins (PACs) that can prevent the adhesion of certain of bacteria, including E. coli, associated with urinary tract infections to the urinary tract wall. The anti-adhesion properties of cranberry may also inhibit the bacteria associated with gum disease and stomach ulcers.

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Top 10 Breakfast Smoothie Recipes

February 26th, 2009 flowercarole

After completing a little research recently here at Flowercarole.com, we discovered which type of fruit smoothie recipes our visitors like to make for their breakfast.

(Number 1 being the most popular smoothie)

1.   Banana, Honey and Cinnamon Smoothie

2.  Apple Mania Smoothie

3.  Banana and Strawberry Burst Smoothie

4.  Very Berry Smoothie

5.  Fruity Delight Smoothie

6.  Sweet and Healthy Smoothie

7.  Banana and Peanut Butter Smoothie

8.  Pear Pine Smoothie

9.  Cranberry and Strawberry Smoothie

10. Tangy Tomato Smoothie

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Kids and Smoothies

February 24th, 2009 flowercarole

These days there are too many tempting adverts on TV, in comics, billboards etc which are all tailored to entice kids to their particular products. Of course we are not trying to say don’t ever buy anyone of them, but what we are trying to say is try and tempt your kids away from certain things, such as cola, fizzy drinks, sweets etc.

Most children enjoy a glass of milk, so why not try making them a smoothie for a change. This way you know that your child is getting fruit and vegetables into their diet. Read the rest of this entry »

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