Juices and Immune System

Hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner or planning a Christmas Eve soiree?  Chances are that someone there will be suffering from a nagging cold or have the beginning of a flu.  Why not give everyone an early Christmas present by making a punch that packs a punch, a punch of antioxidants and immune system boosters that is.  In order to create this delicious Holiday Punch you will need Biotta's Elderberry Juice, Biotta's Breakfast Juice, a 2 liter of lemon lime soda, and orange slices. 

Mix 6 cups of Biotta's Elderberry Juice with 10 cups of Breakfast Juice and pour in half of the lemon lime 2 liter.  Stir and add sliced oranges to the top for a fancy look.  The best part is that when people rave about your unique and delicious drink you can tell them that your juice also helps relieve cold and flu symptoms as well.  Won't you be a great host/hostess? 

 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.

Breakfast drinks can be great, but the only problem is they seem to focus in on one thing that they benefit.  That could be building energy, filling you up, or providing nutrients.

Luckily Biotta's Breakfast Blend works to capitalize on all three of those things!  By combining Orange Juice, Bananas Puree, and Grape Juice, you can benefit your body in many different areas!

Orange Juice- Packed full of Vitamin C that can build you immune system!
Banana Puree- Contains natural sugars that can lead to a prolonged boost in energy!
Grape Juice- Helps fight fatigue by replenishing your body's iron levels!

I can't think of a better way to start my day off than with a tall glass of natural organic juice from Biotta!  Check out the full list of ingredients in the Breakfast Blend here and go ahead and find where to order some by clicking on the icon below!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.

Have you decided that you've had enough of sugary soft drinks and artificially flavored juices? 

Have you realized that caffeine has no place in your diet and your ready to stop taking in so many empty calories in your day?

Have you reached a point of being fed up with battling canker sores, high blood pressure, vision problems, or a weak immune system?

If you've answered yes to any of these questions, chances are, you are ready to grab for a bottle of Biotta's organic vegetable juice or fruit juice!  There is no better time than now to start making a change in your daily diet that will have amazing effects on your overall health.

Each one of our many juices is packed full of essential vitamins and minerals that help the body in many ways. Check out some more information on our juices, like our 100% organic beet juice, sauerkraut juice, or any of our other juices by looking at our product page.

Also, for more information on where to buy a bottle of Biotta's juices, click here!  Order a bottle today and start working on a better, healthier lifestyle!

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 that you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.

So this morning I was faced with a problem... but a good kind of problem.  I, for the life of me, could not decide which one of Biotta's delicious fresh juices to have with my breakfast.  I tend to lean toward the Breakfast Blend, which has always been a perfect way to start my day.  It is filled with different fruits to give a very filling, energizing breakfast.

Then I started thinking that I might want to have some elderberry juice.  I've had that feeling for a few days that I may be on the verge of getting sick and I could use a immune system boost.

But, when it was all said and done, I decided to go for one of my new favorites- 1/2 beet juice, 1/2 carrot juice!  It is SO good, and provides a very strong start to the day.

Obviously, I couldn't have gone wrong, they are all great tasting and great for me... but it was a nice change from the routine.

Enjoy the Juice!
-Natalie**Now you can buy Biotta directly from the website!**

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.

 Recently, I was on Sauerkraut.com doing a little reading over some more information about another one of Biotta's delicious and nutritious juices!  I couldn't help but think to myself again and again- These guys LOVE their sauerkraut!  And you can easily see why!

Here are some of the descriptors they use to describe sauerkraut:

Sauerkraut is...

...an immune booster-  Sauerkraut contains phytochemicals which are created during the fermentation process. These naturally occurring, beneficial by products of sauerkraut help boost the immune system which leads to a decrease in a number of health problems.

...a cancer fighter-  The University of New Mexico published a study linking sauerkraut consumption by adolescent females to a reduced risk for breast cancer earlier studies indicate sauerkraut may reduce the risk for other forms of cancer including lung, colon, prostate, and liver

...a digestive aid-  Many sources say raw fermented foods are beneficial to the digestive system by increasing the healthy flora in the intestinal tract or creating the type of environment for them to flourish.

...a flu fighter-  Experts think the vital bacteria are created during the fermenting process and this gives the dish its health-boosting qualities.

Still need more convincing?  Read more about organic sauerkraut juice at Sauerkraut.com... and then once you're sold, head over to the Biotta Juices website and order a bottle!

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 that you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs

Although the winter has come and gone, some of us aren't lucky enough to just be "seasonal illness" people... Those colds, coughs, and flu viruses seem to still attack even when it is getting nicer all around.

For this reason, it is important to never forget about caring for your immune system.  One of the best ways to keep you immune system going strong is by including a fair amount of Elderberry Juice in your diet!

According to Buzzle.com, "The most important benefit of elderberry juice is its ability to prevent and cure illnesses related to the respiratory system like asthma, bronchitis, common cold, sore throat, cough and flu."

It does this through its very strong ability to reduce mucus and prevent congestion!

So stop the problem before it starts, check out Biotta's website, and see where you can order Elderberry Juice or any of our other fresh 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.

Lots of things take energy... Whether that be getting a good start to your day, working out, or just that afternoon boost you need, you can always use more stamina.

Luckily, scientists have discovered an all-natural way to increase stamina by up to 16%!  That solution is Beet Juice!  It is one of the best stamina boosters you can find in nature.  Scientists believe that the nitrates in organic beet juice caused a boost to participants of a study.

Just an 8 oz. glass of beet juice a day can have very beneficial effects on the body, that also include lowering blood pressure and building up your immune system.

For some extra flavor in your juice, add some organic carrot juice to create a very delicious beverage!  If you are looking into buying a bottle, check out our website today and get hooked up with this an all of our other organic juices!

**Now you can buy Biotta Juices directly from our website!**

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 that you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.

If you have spent much time reading up on our juices, you may have seen that our Elderberry Juice is our only juice to which we've added sugar.  There is a very simple reason behind that...

Berry juices such as elderberry are naturally very strong and sour tasting.  Sugar is added for drinking pleasure.  The flavor is enhanced with appropriate tea blends and/or the addition of unrefined sugar or agave juice to neutralize acids.

The sugar used is 100% natural and the healthiest way to improve the flavor of our juice!  

Since we're on the topic of Elderberry Juice, did you know that it is packed full of Vitamin C and great for building up your immune system!

For more information on this or any of our other fresh juices, check out the website! And if you have a question you want to need answered, check out the FAQ page or shoot us an email!

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 that you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs

If you've kept up with this blog at all, you know that Elderberry Juice is one of the most effective ways to boost your immune system and keep the body healthy.

The powerful effects of elderberries are so great that it was actually used to fight a flu epidemic in Panama in 1995!  Elderberries helped to save a country!

Did you know that elderberries actually have many other health benefits on top of their immune boosting powers?  Some of the benefits of elderberry juice are...

• lower cholesterol
• improve vision
• improve heart health
• coughs, colds, flu, bacterial and viral infections and tonsilitis

Looking to buy a bottle of this Pure Organic Juice or any of the others that we offer here at Biotta Juices? Check out our website where we have places to purchase a bottle!

Don't wait any longer until you check out one of the healthiest, most powerful, fresh juices around!

**Now you can buy Biotta Juices on our website!**

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 that you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs

There are so many unhealthy ways to lose weight these days.  People resort to diets that they think will help, but only end up damaging their bodies.  If only people knew that there were ways to lose weight while still keeping important vitamins and mineral in your diet.  Maybe something like Celery Juice!

Celery Juice effectively boosts your digestion and enhances the functioning of your immune system.  It is also minimal in calories and is packed full of fiber!  This organic juice is one of the healthiest additions to anyone's weight loss strategy.**

Biotta's celery root juice also helps to hydrate you up before you work out, even furthering it's benefits to those trying to lose weight!

Click here to see how you can order a bottle today!

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.

**According to http://www.magazine.ayurvediccure.com/how-beneficial-is-celery-juice/

Elderberry Juice is one of our most popular juices here at Biotta.  When you take a moment to look into some of the health benefits from elderberries, it is easy to see why our customers love it so much!

Elderberries have long been associated with boosting the immune system.  While this is true, there are dozens of other perks to drinking it!  Here are a few from Buzzle.com!

• Elderberry is known to lower cholesterol levels and reduce bad cholesterol. This can be highly beneficial in preventing the various heart related disorders.
• Using elderberry for culinary purposes helps improve and maintain a healthy digestive system.
• The harmful effects of environmental pollution, stress, and unhealthy eating can be prevented and reduced by the daily consumption of elderberry.

This is obviously one of our healthiest, fresh juices! We also recommend checking out some of the other bottles of 100% Organic Juice we have in stock!  

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 that you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs

In an article on SheKnows.com regarding the "Top 10 Ways to Boost Your Immune System", we were thrilled to see that we made it on the list!  The article highlighted three of Biotta's delicious juices, including beet juice, elderberry juice, and our vegetable juice cocktail!

Here is an excerpt:

Made with 100 percent pure organic fruits and vegetables, Biotta’s three immune system boosting juices -- Elderberry, Beet and Vegetable Juice Cocktail -- are bursting with intense flavor and the highest value of nutrients. The Biotta Elderberry Juice is rich in minerals, aids in relieving inflamed and blocked respiratory passages, helps regenerate the cilia in the respiratory passages, and assists in relieving cold and flu symptoms. Biotta’s Beet Juice offers high levels of anti-carcinogens, carotenoids, folic acid, and betacyanin, a phytonutrient that strengthens the body’s own defenses and helps maintain cell function and immune system function. The Vegetable Cocktail Juice is ripe with organically-derived immunity-upping nutrients from carrots, beets, celeriac, and tomatoes. Biotta has a total of 11 organic juices, all of which are considered functional juices in that each targets a specific health issue. One 8-ounce serving a day is a delicious way to keep the colds and flu away.

Thanks SheKnows.com!  And be sure to check out the website for more info!

Did you know that obesity is the number one concern for children in America today?  Parents are more concerned about that than they are drugs or smoking.  As health problems for children continue to grow, so does the emphasis on parents to make sure to intervene and make sure their children are living healthy lifestyles.

The American Heart Association provides many helpful resources to parents that help create a healthy environment for their children.  They give a list of ways to help teach your children about making healthy decisions...

1. Be a role model- Your children are learning from you!  No, you don't always have to do everything perfect, but just keep in mind that you are the example they are learning from.
2. Keep the family moving- Plan ways to get everyone active together.  Maybe a family walk, or yard work.
3. Pick rewarding rewards- Don't make TV or video games a reward, give them healthy rewards that will benefit their bodies.
4. Stay involved-  Be an advocate!  Teach your children and other children.  Provide a way for them to learn and grow in knowledge.

It's important to remember that Biotta Juices are not just for "grown-ups."  The same health benefits that you find in our heart healthy juice can help your children too.  

Maybe instead of sugary, artificially flavored juice in the morning you give your kids a glass of Biotta's Breakfast Blend?  Or a glass of Beet Juice that will help boost their immune system and provide them with many of the vitamins they need!

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.

This is the fifth post in a series looking at how cutting caffeine out of your diet could cause positive effects on your body.  We've looked at how it affects you skin, you blood pressure, and more, but today's topic deals with something that everyone has to keep in mind- Sleep.

Adults today are still recommended at get 8 hours of sleep every night.  It is hard enough already to reach that, so including something like caffeine in your diet will only make things worse.  

One article online claimed, "Heavy caffeine users suffer from sleep-deprivation because their nervous system is too stimulated to allow them deep, restful or prolonged sleep."

Sleep deprivation can also have some serious effects- "Inadequate rest impairs our ability to think, handle stress, maintain a healthy immune system and moderate our emotions."

Our dedication to healthy living doesn't just stop with vitamins and minerals.  We encourage our consumers to have all-around healthy lifestyles and this includes sleep!  There is a reason there is no added caffeine in any of Biotta's organic vegetable juice or fruit juice!

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.

Here at Biotta, we want to make sure to keep a conversational relationship with all of our consumers!  We want to know how Biotta's selection of juices have benefited your life!

Have you seen first hand how our elderberry juice has boosted your immune system?  Or maybe adding potato juice into your diet has helped ease digestional problems?  No matter what your story is, we want to hear it!

We work to make the best juices we can for YOU!  We are dedicated to providing the healthiest product we can for YOU!  So wait no longer, if you've made the choice to include fresh juice in your diet, click on the icon below and submit your story!

So yesterday, I talked about putting down the empty calories/sugar-laden soda and replace it with Biotta's vitamin and mineral-rich vegetable juices.  Here is some more information in support of that - even if you are drinking DIET soda:

Registered dietitian Patti Milligan recently did an interview with an Alabama news station where she gave her expert opinion on drinking healthy beverages.  

While most people think that switching to diet soda is the biggest step to losing weight, Patti disagrees.  "The amount of chemicals in diet soda really play havoc with the metabolic furnace - which is your liver. It does not crank up metabolism," Milligan explained.  

The truth is, if you want to move toward a healthier diet, you're going to have to drink more nutritious beverages throughout the day.  She listed five drinks to consider switching to.  One of the juices she emphasized the most- Beet Juice!  

"The compounds in [beet juice] are related to nitrates and they seem to help convert in the body a better utilization of our oxygen," Milligan said.

We are so excited to see beet juice getting the love it deserves!  We have known for years just how much beet juice benefits the body's immune system and circulatory system... When are you going to find out for yourself?

Check out where you can buy Biotta Beet Juice by clicking on the link belowNote:  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.

What do most people think of when they think of sauerkraut?  Probably German food and bratwurst?  Although those may be common things to associate sauerkraut with, all of us here at Biotta believe it's about time to start looking into the many health benefits that come from drinking sauerkraut juice!

Sauerkraut is actually one of the best foods when it comes to helping aid your digestive system.  According to Sauerkraut.com, "Sauerkraut is one of the few foods that contain the bacterium Lactobacilli plantarum. L. planatarum is a very dominant strain of healthful bacteria which helps your digestive system."  

Organic Sauerkraut Juice also works as an immune booster!  "Sauerkraut contains phytochemicals which are created during the fermentation process. These naturally occurring, beneficial
by-products of sauerkraut help boost the immune system, which leads to a decrease in a number of health problems." 

If you're looking for more of the health benefits of Biotta's Sauerkraut Juice just click here! Or if you want to know where to buy a bottle, just click on the icon below!


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 that you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.

The elderberry shown effective in treating Influenza B, according to a study published in the Journal of Alternative Complementary Medicine in 2004.  The study showed that 93% of flu patients given the extract were completely symptom free in two days, while those taking a placebo recovered in about six days. 

This berry, in juice form, is rich in mineral nutrients and helps to aid in relieving inflamed and blocked respiratory passages.  It has also been found to have a positive influence on the immune system.  And with no artificial ingredients, Biotta's Organic Elderberry Juice has positive benefits for your immune system, as well as great taste!

If you are looking for something new to add to your refrigerator, Elderberry Fresh Juice is a great addition.  Find out more about its benefits here!

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 that you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.

I keep reading more and more about the benefits of elderberries.  In the Thursday, December 10 edition of the Indianapolis Star, two articles mention elderberry as an effective weapon to keep you healthy and to help you regain your health when you are ill.

In “Feeling Lousy?  These ideas may get you back in the pink,” author Shari Rudavsky talks about the research that backs up claims for therapies to try when you are ill.  One of the things she mentions is taking elderberry at the first sign of cold or flu.*

In the same issue, another article entitled “Alternatives: Experts Wary” talks about alternative therapies, what the Center for Disease Control and Prevention does and does not endorse, and what you can do to prevent and treat the flu.  The Star asked a number of local experts for their opinions.  Products with elderberry in them ranked high on the list.  That’s because, “…unlike other alternative products, elderberry has performed well in double-blind placebo-controlled studies that have shown that it can shorten the duration of the flu.  These studies, many done on a liquid extract of elderberry called Sambucol, found that elderberry worked best when taken with the onset of symptoms.”**

An article entitled “Are these fruit products as super as they claim?” looks skeptically on some of the newer, more “exotic” fruits, such as acai, goji, mangosteen, and maqui.  But, even this article admits that “…it’s a good idea to try to get more antioxidants into your diet.”***  That’s where the elderberry comes in.  “In general,” explains the article, “darker fruits and vegetables … have higher contents of …naturally occurring chemicals, called phytochemicals, that give them color.  More phytochemicals usually means a higher antioxidant content.”***

In previous posts (About the Elderberry-12/1/09 and The Benefits of Elderberry Juice-12/4/09), we’ve examined the ways elderberry juice can help boost your immune system, ease the strain on the respiratory system, and even help lower cholesterol.  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.

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.

*Indianapolis Star, December 10, 2009, “Feeling Lousy? These ideas may get you back in the pink”
**Indianapolis Star, December 10, 2009, “Alternatuves: Experts Wary”
***The Plain Dealer, November 24, 2009, “Are these fruit products as super as they claim?”

I heard on the news this morning that, although the cases of reported H1N1 flu are down right now, experts are bracing for another wave yet to come in January.  A recent article in Taste for Life magazine reviewed the common symptoms of the flu—fever, chills, cough, dry throat, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue.  Flu lasts longer than the common cold—sometimes up to 12 days or longer.*  With an increasing number of deaths being linked to this highly contagious virus, it’s a great idea to boost your immune system to help fight off this and other viruses.

Boost Your Immune System
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—especially elderberry, beet, and carrot juice.

Biotta Elderberry Juice
The Taste for Life article specifically mentioned the immune-building properties of the elderberry.  “While no medicine (herbal or conventional) has yet been definitively proven to kill the H1N1 virus, a recent cell study shows that the flavonoids in elderberry bind to this virus.  Investigators add that these substances ‘compare favorably to the known anti-influenza activities of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu).’”*

Another recent study, cited in a PRWeb® press release** also 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.

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.

*Taste for Life, (November, 2009), page 18
**PR Web® - Health News: Immune System Support is Important for Young Adults as Seasons Change, March 24, 2009.