Biotta Organic Juices

Cold & Flu Season is Upon Us

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 by Sara Cox
Good Nutrition and a Healthy Immune System
There’s no time like flu season to boost your immune system!  The strength of your immune system can make the difference as to whether or not you get sick when exposed to harmful viruses.  So, let’s look at what the immune system is and how you can boost yours in time for the cold and flu season.

What is the Immune System?
WebMD gives this explanation:
In simplest terms, the immune system is a balanced network of cells and organs that work together to defend you against disease. It blocks foreign proteins from getting into your body. If a few happen to sneak by your biological sentry, not to worry. With a powerful "search and destroy" task force, your body deploys a host of additional immune cell forces designed to hunt down these unwanted invaders and ultimately works to destroy them.*

The good news is that you can make a difference and strengthen your immune system through healthy habits and good nutrition.  You can bolster your body’s innate ability to manufacture antibodies that will counter harmful viruses and bacteria with which you come in contact.
 

Give Your Immune System a Boost – with Biotta

One of the easiest and most effective ways to boost your immune system is with a healthful, balanced diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables.  Biotta juices are an all-natural way to get the recommended number of fruit and vegetable servings.  In addition, certain juices are specifically believed to boost the immune system.

Biotta Beet Juice
Beet juice is fresh, crisp, smooth and refreshing—and great for you!  Beetroot juice contains betacyans, which strengthen the immune system.  Beet juice is Biotta’s most popular juice, rich with natural minerals and vitamins.  Many articles have been written about the benefits of beet juice, including some recent studies that have found that beet juice may reduce blood pressure. Beet juice also helps maintain cell functions and strengthens your body’s own natural resistance to disease.



Biotta Elderberry Juice

A recent study, cited in a PRWeb® press release** noted that some Americans, particularly young adults, are more prone to illness during the change of seasons.  In addition to other measures, the article cited the benefits of elderberries in boosting immunity.  Elderberries have twice the amount of antioxidants as blueberries and cranberries.  Elderberry juice also supplies vitamin C to assist in the prevention and treatment of colds; it’s been medically proven as a strong anti-viral and immune system enhancer.  Biotta’s Elderberry Juice is made from freshly gathered, sun-ripened organic elderberries and is available in an 8.4 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottle.

Biotta Carrot Juice
The benefits of drinking organic carrot juice are many.  Carotene is an anti-oxidant that has health benefits that may positively affect a variety of conditions and diseases, including building the immune system.  Carrot juice is also believed to balance blood acidity and blood sugar, detoxify the liver and reduce toxicity in the body, reduce the risk of heart diseases and stroke by cleansing arterial deposits, protect the respiratory system from infections, ease nasal congestion, lower cholesterol levels, and much more. Biotta’s Carrot Juice is available in 16.9 and 8.4 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottles. **



Don’t Forget
There are many other things that you can do to boost your immune system as flu season approaches.***
1.    Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
2.    Choose lean protein sources.
3.    Focus on healthful fats.
4.    Consume green tea, a rich source of antioxidants.
5.    Maintain a proper energy balance.
6.    Get plenty of rest.
7.    Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly.
8.    Take a multivitamin supplement.
9.    Consume friendly bacteria, including yogurt that stimulates immunity in the digestive tract.
10.    Exercise.

As cold and flu season approaches, follow these guidelines to help boost your immune system,.  And don’t forget to make Biotta juices an important part of that regimen. 

Want more information about Biotta juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.


Note:  Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.  We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice.  We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.

*http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/using-your-immune-system-to-stay-well
**PR Web® - Health News: Immune System Support is Important for Young Adults as Seasons Change, March 24, 2009.
**http://www.juicing-for-health.com/carrot-nutrition.html
***http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/14/cl.best.defense/index.html


The Wonders of Celery Juice

Friday, September 18, 2009 by Sara Cox
Did you know that celery is actually a member of the carrot family?  It was first recorded as a plant in France in the year 1623.  Celery is an excellent source of potassium and sodium—two minerals your body needs.*

Potassium Does a Body Good
What is potassium and why do we need it?  Potassium helps kidneys function normally.  It’s also important for proper heart function and “plays a key role in skeletal and muscle contraction, making it important for normal digestion and muscular function, too.  A heart-healthy diet includes potassium from fruits, vegetables, and legumes.”**  Most Americans get less than 50 percent of the suggested 4,700 milligrams of potassium per day. 

Lower Your Blood Pressure with Celery Juice
Celery juice is getting more and more attention these days, as it is loaded with potassium and magnesium.  It also contains 3-n-butyl-phthalide, a compound that relaxes muscle cells in the artery walls and effectively lowers blood pressure.***

Celery Juice and Migraines
Celery juice is recommended both as a preventive treatment and as a treatment during the acute migraine episode.  altMD, a website for alternative medicine techniques, states that one of the preventive actions people can take to prevent migraines is to consume celery juice twice daily.**** Celery juice should be considered by anyone who suffers from migraine headaches, both as a preventive measure and a cure during acute attacks. 

During a migraine episode, many people have found celery juice to be effective as a cure.  MotherNature.com states “Celery juice is rich in coumarins, substances that have a soothing effect on the vascular system and that may benefit those prone to migraines, says naturopathic physician Michael Murray, N.D., author of The Complete Book of Juicing.  Fresh celery juice may be drunk alone or combined with other vegetable juices, such as carrot, cucumber, parsley and spinach. Dr. Murray says to drink an eight-ounce glass of the juice twice a day as a preventive, in conjunction with proper medical treatment.”*****


Other Celery Juice Benefits
The benefits of celery root juice are almost hard to overstate.  Celery is high in magnesium, potassium, iron and chlorophyll, and is one of the richest sources of organic sodium.  Celery juice can help rid the body of toxins and stimulate kidney function.  Its potential benefits extend to a variety of ailments, including asthma, constipation, fever, fluid retention, inflammation and insomnia. 

Celery juice is also believed to cleanse the body of carbon dioxide, cool you down in the hot weather, curb the craving for sweets, and help eliminate muscle cramps and fatigue during workouts.******


Drink Biotta Celery Root Juice
Make Biotta Celery Root Juice a part of your daily nutritional regimen.  Biotta’s Celery Root Juice is made from freshly harvested celeriac and is available in 16.9 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottles. 

Want more information about Biotta juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.

Note:  Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.  We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice.  We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.

*http://www.happyjuicer.com/juicing-ingredients/Celery-juice.asp
** http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/potassium-000320.htm
*** http://www.ktradionetwork.com/tag/potassium/
****altmd.com/Articles/Migraine-Headache--Encyclopedia-of-Alternative-Med
*****http://www.mothernature.com/library/bookshelf/books/21/156.cfm
****** http://www.freedomyou.com/fasting_book/Vegetable_Juice_Guide.htm


Biotta Celery Juice
Organic
Low Fat (<3 g/svg)
Trans Fat Free (<.5 mg/svg)
Low Saturated Fat (<1 g/svg & = or <15% Calories from Sat. Fat)
Low Carb
Low Sodium (<140 mg/svg)
No MSG Added
Peanut Free
Nut Free
Cholesterol Free (<2 mg/svg & = or < 2 g Sat. Fat/svg)
Low Cholesterol (20 mg or less/svg & = or < 2 g Sat. Fat/svg)
Soy Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Lactose Free
No Sugar Added
Wheat Free
Gluten Free
Caffeine Free
Alcohol Free
Preservative Free
No Artificial Color
No Artificial Flavors


Beet This! Biotta Beet Juice – Praised on the luxuryspot.com

Thursday, September 10, 2009 by Sara Cox
Familiar with www.theluxuryspot.com?  It’s the premier source for the jet set to get the scoop on what’s hot and what’s not!  In an August 18th article by Bryce, the overall benefits of beet juice are explained.  She mentions beet juice is great for fighting various cancers and heart disease, and boosts the oxygen-carrying ability of our blood which leads to healthy-looking skin.

Bryce cites Biotta’s Beet Juice by name in her article, which also features a picture of our product.  Here is what she says about our all-natural organic beet juice: “I totally recommend Biotta’s kickass bottled beet juice, because it’s easy, tasty, and relatively low in calories.  Plus, keeping a few bottles chilled in your fridge would be a good idea for company, because it tastes damn good with a little vodka over ice.” (her recommendation, not ours!)

To read the entire article, check out www.theluxuryspot.com/2009/08/18/beet-this/

TheLuxurySpot.com receives more than 750,000 unique visitors per month and has 16,000 weekly newsletter subscribers.  Readers are treated to exclusive interviews, free product giveaways, and more.

This national exposure for Biotta juices is the latest in a line of impressive media attention.  Biotta’s first national exposure came in April, when Whoopi Goldberg took Biotta’s challenge and tried our all-natural juices on The View after stating she “hates all vegetables.”  Recently, our products have also been featured in Shape, Life & Style, and OK! magazines.  Be on the lookout in your favorite magazine for more information on Biotta natural organic juices. And while Biotta is enjoying its newfound media exposure, we’re not new to 100% pure organic juices—we’ve been producing them for more than 50 years. 

Want more information about Biotta juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.

Note:  Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.  We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice.  We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.

Biotta’s New Website is Live!

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 by Sara Cox
We’re excited to announce that our new website is live – you can find us at www.biottajuices.com.  The website offers a new look, detailed company and product information, and it’s chockfull of information about our all-natural, organic juices. 


Take a minute to visit our new site.  It is easy to navigate and you can read about our long, established history—Biotta has been committed to organic farming for more than 50 years.  You can find out about each juice product, its nutritional information and its health benefits. 

On our new website, you will also discover some other things that set Biotta apart—our dedication to the highest environmental standards, our eco-friendly production and distribution processes, and our organic cultivation methods that are all supported by organic certifications.  Many products boast that they are all-natural and organic, but Biotta really is.  You’ll see that dedication on every page of our website.

Our site offers an FAQ section, where we have shared commonly asked questions and answers about our products.  We’ll be adding to this section periodically, in response to consumer interests and questions.  We’ve also shared some actual consumer and retailer testimonials about our products.

Visit our site and let us know what you think!.  You can also access our blog from the website, and vice versa, so you can keep up with the latest happenings with organic juices.

Want more information about Biotta juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.


Note:  Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.  We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice.  We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.

Biotta Juices – As Seen in OK! Magazine

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 by Sara Cox
The TV reality show, The Hills, follows the personal lives of several young people living in Los Angeles, California.  The program first premiered on May 31, 2006.  One of its stars, Audrina Patridge, recently brought Biotta juices national attention when she mentioned them in an issue of OK! Magazine.
In an article in the June 1st issue, entitled How to Live like The Hills’ Hotties, OK! Magazine asked some of The Hills’ cast members what some of their favorite health and beauty products are.  In a section called Audrina’s Sip, the L.A. native said she stays slim by drinking Biotta organic juices. 

You’ll be hearing more from Audrina Patridge in the future, as she confirmed on May 28th "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" that she will be departing from The Hills to star in her own reality-based program documenting her life outside of The Hills. Audrina will leave the show as soon as she's done filming 10 bonus episodes of the fifth season. Her new show is tentatively titled The Audrina Show and is set to air on MTV also.

Biotta’s first national exposure came in April, when Whoopi Goldberg mentioned Biotta’s all-natural juices on The View.  Be on the lookout in your favorite magazine for more information on Biotta natural organic juices. 

If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.


Note:  Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.  We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice.  We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.

Biotta Juices – As Seen in Shape Magazine!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 by Sara Cox
Biotta juices can now be seen in some of your favorite national magazines.  In the August 2009 issue of Shape magazine, Biotta’s Beet Juice was featured in their Shape Shops coverage.  In an article entitled “Sip Your Way Slim,” Shape notes “… new research found that dieters who downed one or two glasses of veggie juice a day lost more weight than those who didn’t.” 

The magazine pictured our most popular seller—Biotta Beet Juice—but could just as easily have shown our Vegetable Juice Cocktail or any of a number of other juices that help Biotta customers get their daily recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals.  Shape magazine suggested drinking our juice “on its own or mixing this organic juice into a smoothie for an extra boost of folate.”

Since being featured on The View in April, Biotta Juices have begun to enjoy increased national awareness.  Want more information about Biotta’s natural organic juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.


Note:  Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.  We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice.  We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.
 


Drink Juice. Speed Up Your Metabolism.

Friday, August 14, 2009 by Sara Cox
Have you ever seen someone and thought to yourself, “They must have a fast metabolism?”  If you’re not familiar with what metabolism does, it breaks down the carbohydrates, fats and proteins to make energy for your body.  But did you know that what you eat and drink can not only keep your body functioning well, it can also speed up your metabolism?

What Determines Your Metabolism Rate?
Metabolism is the amount of calories your body burns to keep itself going.  Three things determine how fast you metabolize what you eat and drink: how much you eat (amount of calories), how much you burn (exercise plays a part), and your genetic predisposition.  The body metabolizes food in a specific order: carbs first, then fats and lastly proteins.*

What Foods Speed Up Metabolism?
When it comes to foods that speed up metabolism, fruits and vegetables lead the list, followed by lean proteins, healthy fats and whole grains.*  That means, when you drink fruit and vegetable juices, your metabolism speeds up. Now that’s a good deal!

In an article entitled “Foods that Speed Metabolism,” we read:
“Vegetables are one of those … foods that we NEED to eat to maintain an elevated metabolism. Vegetables contain fibre, vitamins and many essential nutrients which we can't get anywhere else. Make sure to ingest 10-12 servings of fruits and vegetables daily (yes, that's more than the current food pyramid says).”**

Of course, when working to speed up your metabolism, you have to keep other things in mind, such as increasing your exercise, limiting overall caloric intake, drinking plenty of water, and getting enough sleep.  But, drinking fruit and vegetable juices can be an important element in the fight against a sluggish metabolism.

Biotta juices are delicious 100% natural juices.  Our organically grown fruits and vegetables are harvested for optimum quality, and then minimally processed to ensure great taste and high nutritional value.  Biotta produces USDA 100% organic juices, available in 16.9 and 8.4 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottles.

Want more information about Biotta juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.

*http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/facts-on-foods-that-speed-up-metabolism-489019/
**http://www.myfit.ca/foods_that_speed_metabolism.asp

Note:  Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.  We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice.  We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.

Biotta Juices – Naturally Fermented

Monday, August 10, 2009 by Sara Cox
Some of the ingredient statements for Biotta juices read “100% fermented.”  We’ve received dozens of questions about what that means.  Is it a yeast fermentation?  Is it like the process used in alcohol production?    Do we add lactic acid to our juices?  Does lactic acid mean there is lactose in the juices?  Let’s look at one question at a time.

Q:  Is the fermentation of the juices a yeast fermentation?
A:  No.  Our juices are lacto fermented (explained below).  There is no yeast involved.

Q:  Is it like the process used in alcohol production?
A:  No.  Alcohol fermentation uses yeast during the production.  Biotta juices contain no yeast and no alcohol.

Q:  Do we add lactic acid to our juices?
A:  No, lactic acid is not added.  The fermentation creates natural lactic acid.

Q:  Does lactic acid mean there is lactose in the juices?
A:  No.  Lactic acid and lactose are different.  There is no lactose in our juices, so they are considered lactose-free and also vegan.+

What is Lactic Acid?
Lactofermentation converts sugars and starches found in the vegetables into lactic acid, which is a natural preservative.*  In Biotta juices, lactic acid is produced as part of a naturally spontaneous fermentation process.

What Good is Lactic Acid?
Lactic acid preserves the juice and prevents bacterial deterioration.  Fermentation has been used for thousands of years in such foods as sauerkraut, cheese, wine, sour grained porridge and breads.** Lactic acid improves the microbiological stability and safety of Biotta juices.

In addition to preservation, lactic acid foods are of vital importance to the human body, especially for digestion and metabolism.  Modern medicine is catching up with what our ancient forefathers knew: fermentation is good for you.  Nourishedkitchen.com published an article on lactic acid fermentation which states: “Vegetables, fruits, legumes and grains subjected to lactic acid fermentation … see increases in both their macro- and micronutrient profiles.”  Later in the same article, we read: “Vegetables that have undergone lactic acid fermentation… often see an increase in the activity of vitamin C and vitamin A.”**

Eat Better.  Feel Better.
The consumption of lactofermented vegetables has been studied for its potential health benefits.  These studies have revealed significant benefits in the area of reestablishment and maintenance of intestinal health, increased immune function, digestion aid, constipation relief and decreased allergies and infections.*

All Biotta vegetable juices are fermented and contain lactic acid.  It’s an organic process—all our vegetable juices are 100% naturally fermented.

Want more information about Biotta’s natural organic juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.

*www.sarahflackconsulting.com
**http://nourishedkitchen.com/fermented-food-lactic-acid-fermentation/
+ This applies to all Biotta vegetable juices but may not apply to all fruit juices.


Note:  Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.  We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice.  We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.

The Beauty Benefits of Carrot Juice

Friday, August 7, 2009 by Sara Cox
Carrot juice really is good for your eyesight.  In fact, organic carrot juice is one of nature’s most “healing” foods; its benefits including balancing blood acidity and blood sugar, detoxifying the body, reducing the risk of heart disease by cleaning artery deposits, protecting the respiratory system, reducing cancer risks, lowering serum cholesterol levels, reducing inflammation, and building the immune system.  Organic carrot juice is an excellent source of pro-vitamin A, vitamins C, D, E, K, B1 and B6.  Carrots are also rich in bioton, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and organic sodium.*

Looking Great
But, did you know carrot juice can help you look better, too?  The detoxification effect of carrot juice helps to eliminate waste in the body and causes the skin to glow and look healthy.  Drinking carrot juice keeps your skin healthy and supple.**

You can also use carrot juice externally to help keep you beautiful.  A carrot juice and honey paste is a common spa facial.  Combined with coconut oil, carrot juice can help dry and aging skin and serve as your nighttime moisturizer.  And some people blend carrot juice with eggs and yogurt to serve as a hair conditioner.**

Carrot Juice and Acne
The fiber and vitamin A found in carrot juice have proven to been proven effective in dealing with acne.*** Drinking carrot juice is an excellent way to clear and beautify the skin.  But, carrot juice can also be applied directly to the skin to help fade blemishes away.  eHow.com states, “It is not often that you hear of the topical benefits of this healing juice.  When you use carrot juice both internally and, yes, externally, it will help combat acne breakouts and speed the healing scars caused by acne.” ****

For more than half a century, Biotta has been providing 100% natural, organic, fresh carrot juice to health food stores, natural food stores and select grocers throughout the country.  Biotta’s Carrot Juice is available in 16.9 and 8.4 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottles. 

Want more information about Biotta’s all natural juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.

*http://www.juicing-for-health.com/carrot-nutrition.html
**http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/blog/beauty-benefits-of-carrot/
***http://www.naturalacneremedyideas.com/a-natural-acne-remedy-carrots-carrot-juice/
****http://www.ehow.com/how_4430855_treat-acne-scars-carrot-juice.html

Note:  Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.  We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice.  We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.


A Review from Another Satisfied Biotta Customer

Monday, August 3, 2009 by Sara Cox
We love when customers write to tell us how much they love Biotta juices.  But, when they write articles about our juices and put them on their blogs, that’s SUPER FANTASTIC!  You can check out http://www.fitandfabulouslife.com/2009/07/02/biotta-juice-review/ to read what Melinda has to say, or check out the excerpt below.

Biotta sent a variety of juices to Melinda for her to review.  Melinda is a freelance writer who hopes to have a career as a food/nutrition writer and blogger.

Here is what Melinda has to say about Biotta juices:

I loved all of the juices that Biotta sent for me to review, but my favorite was between the Vegetable Juice Cocktail and the Breakfast Juice- wowza, these were delicious!

I also liked the Beet Juice; it had a sweet flavor and you could tell that this was pure beets! I loved the Carrot Juice mixed in with my apple and cucumber juice- it kicked it up a notch!

Biotta juices have also been featured on The View.  Whoopi Goldberg, who is known to hate veggies, has fallen in love with these drinks!

I personally love that not only are Biotta juices organic but also RAW! I’m one happy girl right now.  

~Melinda

 
What better way to get the full amount of your fruits and vegetables than with 100% organic fruit and vegetable juices from Biotta?  We offer a wide variety of vegetable juices: Beet Juice, Carrot Juice, Celery Root Juice, Potato Juice, Sauerkraut Juice, Vegetable Juice Cocktail and Breuss® Vegetable Juice.  Fruit juices include Bilberry Juice, Elderberry Juice, Breakfast Juice and Energy Drink.

Want more information about Biotta pure organic juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.

Note:  Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.  We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice.  We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.

10 Great Reasons to Drink Biotta Sauerkraut Juice

Monday, July 27, 2009 by Sara Cox
  1. It’s healthy for you and easily digested.
  2. The lactic acid in sauerkraut juice can inhibit the growth of undesired intestinal bacteria.
  3. Sauerkraut juice is fermented and is full of probiotics (bacteria which are healthy and helpful).
  4. Sauerkraut juice stimulates digestive activity.
  5. It aids in the cure and prevention of canker sores.  (See previous post.)
  6. Biotta Sauerkraut Juice is 100% natural.
  7. It is very low in calories.
  8. Sauerkraut juice contains large amounts of vitamin C.
  9. It’s an ideal drink for diabetics.
  10. Biotta Sauerkraut Juice has an incredible two-year shelf life. 

All Biotta vegetables are vine/field-ripened and are selected using the highest standards in relation to flavor and content.  That means you get a higher-quality juice with noticeably better flavor. Our Sauerkraut Juice is extracted from white cabbage through natural lactic acid fermentation.  Buy Sauerkraut Juice, available in 16.9 fl. oz. glass bottles, and see what health benefits await you.

Want more information about Biotta juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.

Sauerkraut Juice for Canker Sores

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 by Sara Cox
Sauerkraut juice is a great aid for digestion.  Many experts agree that the lactic acid in sauerkraut juice can inhibit the growth of undesired intestinal bacteria and stimulate digestive activity. 

But, sauerkraut juice is also widely used as a preventative and a cure for canker sores. The Mayo Clinic website gives this definition for canker sores: “Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers, are small, shallow lesions that develop on the soft tissues in your mouth — under your tongue, inside your cheeks or lips, and at the base of your gums. Unlike cold sores, canker sores don't occur on the surface of your lips and aren't contagious. They can be very painful, however, and can make eating and talking difficult. Most canker sores go away on their own in a week or two.”*

Sauerkraut juice is fermented and is full of probiotics (bacteria which are healthy and helpful). Sauerkraut juice has proven to be a very powerful canker sore treatment.**

Treatment Method
Here’s how it works. 
1.    Take a tablespoon of sauerkraut juice in your mouth and swish it around thoroughly. 
2.    Do this two-three times a day.
3.    You should begin to see results within a few days.
4.    Continue to drink sauerkraut juice on a regular basis as a preventive measure to avoid canker sores in the future.

Biotta’s Sauerkraut Juice is healthy and easily digested.  It’s extracted from white cabbage through natural lactic acid fermentation.  And, since sauerkraut is very low in calories, it contains large amounts of vitamin C and is ideal for diabetics.  Biotta’s Sauerkraut Juice is available in 16.9 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottles. 

Want more information about Biotta juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.

*http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/canker-sore/DS00354
**http://www.natural-homeremedies-for-life.com/home-remedies-for-canker-sores.html

Another Satisfied Biotta Customer: Celery Root Juice

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 by Sara Cox
It’s always rewarding when our customers take the time to write to us and tell us about their experiences with Biotta juices.  From time to time, I’ll share some of these notes with you, not just to toot our own horn, but to show you practical applications and benefits of drinking our juices.

Biotta’s Celery Root Juice has many benefits.  It stimulates the kidneys, helps rid the body of toxins, and helps neutralize the body’s pH balance.  Many people have found celery root juice to be effective in the treatment of such illnesses as asthma, headache, inflammation, insomnia, nervous problems, weight loss and high blood pressure.  Biotta’s Celery Root Juice is made from freshly harvested organic celeriac and is available in 16.9 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottles. 

Here is a note sent to us by a Biotta customer:

I started drinking Biotta Celery Juice about six weeks ago. I had read about celery juice helping headaches. Eating tons of celery helped a little - then I found Biotta. Wow, what a difference it makes when the juice is from the root. The headaches are subsiding because it's also helping with sinus congestion build-up during my sleep. I woke up with a sinus headache every morning and the only thing that helped was a very expensive migraine medication. Then I read where celery juice is helpful in treating bronchitis, so it's all making sense why it's helping my congestion problem.

Best of all though, it is also helping with my insatiable cravings for sugar. I know from battling Candida years ago, just how hard it is to kick the sugar habit. Back then it took the drug Diflucan to help me with my cravings. Biotta Celery Juice works just as well if not better than the RX. I see this juice as being part of my diet for many years to come.

~~A Satisfied Biotta Customer, Denver, Colorado
 

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Celery Juice – Good for Migraine Pain

Monday, July 13, 2009 by Sara Cox
Celery juice can help rid the body of toxins and stimulate kidney function.  It is recognized for its essential oils and high potassium content.  Its potential benefits extend to a variety of ailments, including asthma, constipation, fever, fluid retention, inflammation and insomnia. 

But, did you know that many people have found celery juice extremely effective for migraine pain?  People who have tried various medical treatments and medications have found relief by drinking celery juice.

Migraines
As many as 24 million Americans suffer from migraines—severe headaches often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.  Migraines are often intense and debilitating.  The actual term “migraine” comes from a Greek word which means “half the head.”*  Causes of migraines are very complex and include physical and genetic factors, as well as many contributing triggers.

Celery Juice as Treatment Option
Celery juice is recommended both as a preventive treatment and as a treatment during the acute migraine episode.  altMD, a website for alternative medicine techniques, states that one of the preventive actions people can take to prevent migraines is to consume celery juice twice daily.*

During a migraine episode, many people have found celery juice to be effective as a cure.  MotherNature.com states “Celery juice is rich in coumarins, substances that have a soothing effect on the vascular system and that may benefit those prone to migraines, says naturopathic physician Michael Murray, N.D., author of The Complete Book of Juicing.  Fresh celery juice may be drunk alone or combined with other vegetable juices, such as carrot, cucumber, parsley and spinach. Dr. Murray says to drink an eight-ounce glass of the juice twice a day as a preventive, in conjunction with proper medical treatment.”** 

Celery juice should be considered by anyone who suffers from migraine headaches, both as a preventive measure and a cure during acute attacks.  Biotta’s Celery Root Juice is made from freshly harvested organic celeriac and is available in 16.9 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottles. 

Want more information about Biotta’s natural organic juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.

*http://www.altmd.com/Articles/Migraine-Headache--Encyclopedia-of-Alternative-Med
**http://www.mothernature.com/library/bookshelf/books/21/156.cfm

10 Reasons to Drink Biotta Juices

Thursday, July 2, 2009 by Sara Cox
It’s hard to choose only 10 reasons to drink Biotta juices, but here goes:

10.  Biotta juices are 100% pure organic juices.

9.   Every fruit and vegetable we use is grown on land that has been organically farmed for   half a century—no chemicals, no fertilizers, no toxins. Our products bear the label USDA Organic.

8.   All our fruits and vegetables are vine/field-ripened and are selected using the highest standards in relation to flavor and content.  That means you get a higher-quality juice with noticeably better flavor.

7.   Biotta juices are all natural—none of our juices are made from concentrates.

6.   We use an advanced closed manufacturing method to process our juices.  Instead of pressing, we use centrifugation to pull the juice out, resulting in higher nutritional value.

5.   Biotta uses recyclable glass bottles for nutrient protection and flavor retention.

4.   Our recyclable glass bottles are also friendly to the environment.

3.   Our juices have many potential health benefits—check out our specific products for juices that help reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, fight diseases and build your immune system. 

2.   Drinking Biotta juices is a great way to ensure you are getting your full daily requirement of fruits and vegetables—and that leads to a healthier you!

1.   Biotta juices are just simply delicious!

 
Want more information about Biotta organic juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.


The pH Factor

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 by Sara Cox
Our diets are often too acidic.  Acidity can make us tired and less productive, with a reduced feeling of well-being.  High levels of acidity can lead to feelings of stress, nervousness, lack of energy, decreased concentration and a higher risk of infection.*

British Journal of Nutrition Study
A recent study in the British Journal of Nutrition showed a strong link between acidic diets and increased risk of being overweight, having elevated blood pressure, and raised cholesterol.  Acidity has also been linked to cancer, osteoporosis, chronic fatigue and even poor skin quality.**

How can you reduce acidity?
With all the adverse effects acidity can have in the body, how can we balance our internal chemistry?  The article states, “Acid is caused by stress, overly strenuous exercise, lack of rest and too much fried food, meat, cola, alcohol, sugar, dairy, coffee and more.”

Sound like your diet?  Well, you can adjust your internal chemistry by consuming more alkaline-producing fruits and vegetables.  And that’s where Biotta comes in.

Biotta can help!
What better way to get the full amount of your fruits and vegetables than with 100% organic fruit and vegetable juices from Biotta.  We offer a wide variety of vegetable juices: Beet Juice, Carrot Juice, Celery Root Juice, Potato Juice, Sauerkraut Juice, Vegetable Juice Cocktail and Breuss® Vegetable Juice.  Fruit juices include Bilberry Juice, Elderberry Juice, Breakfast Juice and Energy Drink. 









Want more information about Biotta’s all natural juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.

*http://www.buzzle.com/articles/how-important-is-acid-and-alkali-balance-in-blood.html
**http”//www.leaderpost.com/Life/acid+test+life+balance/1344739/story.html

How Many Fruits and Vegetables Should YOU Eat Every Day?

Thursday, June 25, 2009 by Sara Cox
Everyone is different – different body types, different levels of activity.  How can you know exactly how many fruits and vegetables you should be consuming each day?  The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has made it easy to find out with a personal assessment that takes just seconds to complete!

CDC Assessment
It couldn’t be easier.  Just visit this website - http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/ - and fill in your age, gender and activity level and, voila, the amount of fruits and vegetables you should be consuming daily appears.  The results are based on a 1600 calorie-a-day diet.* 

A Healthy Decision
Deciding to increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables is a healthy decision.  Overall, people who eat generous amounts of fruits and vegetables are less likely to have chronic diseases, including stroke, type 2 diabetes, some forms of cancer, and perhaps heart disease.*

Drink to your Health
And what better way to get your fruits and vegetables than with delicious 100% organic Biotta juices?  Biotta juices are amazing products.  We provide a unique taste experience through our natural whole fruits and vegetables, grown and harvested for optimum quality, and then minimally processed to ensure great taste and high nutritional value.

Want more information about Biotta pure organic juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.

Email us:  info@biottajuices.com                      
www.biottajuices.com

*http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/


Aronia – It’s Berry Good for You

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 by Sara Cox
Aronia, one of the ingredients in Biotta’s Organic Energy Drink, has been linked to several health benefits.  In fact, according to some measurements, aronia has the “highest cancer-fighting antioxidant levels of any berry.”*

Aronia’s Healthy Benefits
Aronia, also known as black chokeberry, was widely used by American Indians for its health benefits.  It’s still a popular fruit in Eastern Europe and has been linked to several health benefits, reducing symptoms for such ailments as:
•    Diabetes
•    Urinary tract infections
•    Cardiovascular ailments
•    Digestive tract problems
•    Hypertension
•    Cholesterol
•    Arthritis
•    Colds and flu

Biotta Energy Drink

Aronia is one of the ingredients in Biotta’s healthy, refreshing and natural Energy Drink.  It’s made from six unique fruit juices and is slightly carbonated.  Unlike other energy drinks, Biotta Energy Drink is made from 100% juice, not flavored water.  The caffeine in Energy comes from the guarana bean, a natural form of caffeine that is 2-3 times as strong as the coffee bean.

In addition to a grape juice blend, Biotta Energy contains tea extract, Amazon juice blend (guava juice, camu-camu juice, acai juice, aronia juice), lime juice and guarana powder. Biotta Energy Drink is available in an 8.4 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottle.

Want more information about Biotta’s natural organic juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.

*www.pjstar.com/news – “Berry Studies show aronia berries may be full of health benefits” by Clare Howard, posted 5.28.09.

The Top 10 Reasons to Drink Biotta Beet Juice

Saturday, June 20, 2009 by Sara Cox
10.  Biotta Beet Juice is a really pretty color.

9.    Our beet juice is 100% organic, made from the highest quality beet roots.
 

8.    Biotta Beet Juice has an incredible two-year shelf life. 

7.    It’s available in both 16.9 and 8.4 fl. oz, so you can choose the size that’s right for you.

6.    Beet juice helps maintain cell functions and strengthens the body’s resistance to   diseases.

5.    Recent studies show beet juice may help reduce blood pressure.*
 

4.    It’s rich in natural minerals and vitamins.

3.    Biotta Beet Juice is our most popular juice.

2.    Beet juice contains betacyans, which strengthen your immune system.
 
And the number one reason to drink Biotta Beet Juice is…
 
1.   It’s fresh, crisp, smooth & refreshing—a taste sensation that will surprise you!


Want more information about Biotta pure organic juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.
 

*WebMD, Feb. 8, 2008

Biotta Juices: Long lasting. Great tasting.

Saturday, June 13, 2009 by Sara Cox
Biotta juices have a two-year shelf life.  That means that, from the date of production to the date the product expires, Biotta juices can sit on your shelf.  At any point in that time period, you can open a bottle of our organic vegetable or fruit juice and experience fresh-from-the-field flavor and nutritional value. 

Why is such a long shelf life necessary? 
1.    Fruits and vegetables are only harvested once a year, so that necessitates a minimum shelf life of one year. 
2.    Due to worldwide transportation and distribution, we have to ensure enough time for supplies to reach our markets.
3.    Most importantly, we want to ensure that you receive the freshest, best tasting juice available.

How do we achieve a two-year shelf life?
Biotta’s two-year shelf life is made possible by our innovative production, packaging and distribution methods.  Also, Biotta fruit and vegetable juices are acidic; acidic juices have a naturally longer shelf life without compromising quality.
•    Pasteurization.  Our gentle pasteurization method heats the juice quickly and at a low temperature, and then cools it down immediately, allowing for greater retention of nutrients.  The longer the pasteurization process and the higher the temperatures, the greater the damage to the juice and the vitamins it contains.  Because of that, our juices are pasteurized at an average temperature of 185 degrees Fahrenheit, whereas many competitive juices are sterilized at over 250 degrees. 

•    Packaging.  We package our juices in non-gas-permeable glass packaging; glass provides the best protection for our juices and does not allow external elements to permeate the bottle.  The bottles are then placed in cartons and protected from light and dust.

What Happens Once the Bottle is Opened?
We recommend our healthy juices be refrigerated before enjoying.  Once opened, Biotta juices can be stored in the refrigerator and enjoyed for seven days.

Want more information about Biotta pure organic juices, available in 16.9 and 8.4 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottles?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.