Put down the soda, pick up Biotta!

Friday, March 12, 2010 by Mitch B
Are you looking for a refreshing drink to replace sugary sodas?  What if I told you there was a drink that contained no added sugar, no artificial colors, and no artificial flavors.  Oh, and this drink also was free of alcohol, cholesterol, caffeine, gluten, and was low in carbs... Hard to believe, right?  That product is Biotta's line of organic vegetable juices.

There is no competition between Biotta's 100% organic, all natural juice and a can of soda, which contains virtually nothing except empty calories and sugar.  Biotta's vegetable juices are full of vitamins and minerals that are healthy, convenient, and delicious!  And Biotta juices help you get your daily recommended allowance of vegetables.

Our fresh juices are exactly what you need in your daily diet to get your fill of vegetables, as well as many necessary vitamins and minerals.  Check out the Biotta website for more nutrition information and see how you can order your juice 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 that you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.


The respiratory benefits of drinking elderberry juice!

Monday, February 22, 2010 by Mitch B
I hate getting sick.  It seems like every winter I'm struck with it all- a cold, the flu, a sinus infection... you name it, I've had it.  And ever since I had a severe respiratory tract infection a few years ago, I've always suffered from congestion and coughs.

After reading an article from Natural-HomeRemedies, it became clear to me how easy (and delicious) it can be to attack these problems in the future: Elderberry Juice.

The benefits of elderberry juice are countless, but the respiratory related ones are fascinating.  According to Natural-HomeRemedies:

"When the juice is consumed, the anti-inflammatory properties of the juice work to reduce the amount of mucus secreted.  It drains the mucus out of the body, thereby reducing the signs of nasal congestion."

Whether you're trying to prevent getting sick or trying to get over something, elderberry juice is effective.  While other juices may claim to help against respiratory problems, Biotta's elderberry juice is the only 100% natural juice that you'll find!

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 is Editor’s Pick – As Seen in Today’s Diet & Nutrition Magazine

Monday, February 8, 2010 by Sara Cox

The January/February 2010 issue of Today’s Diet & Nutrition featured Biotta juices as one of the Editor’s Picks for healthy nutrition.  Today’s Diet & Nutrition contains information on diet, nutrition, health and fitness from expert nutrition professionals. The magazine features articles on Wellness/Lifestyle, Health, Nutrition, Cuisine and Fitness. Provided to the patients of dietitians nationwide and distributed on newsstands, the magazine has a circulation of more than 100,000.

Along with a picture of six of our most popular 100% organic juices, the article concludes that Biotta has “something for every taste.  Biotta’s 11 varieties of vitamin- and mineral-rich organic juices made (are) made from whole fruit.”  For more information about Today’s Diet & Nutrition, check out their website at http://www.tdn-digital.com.


Biotta has been getting a lot of local, regional and national press in the past year.  Biotta’s first national exposure came last April, when Whoopi Goldberg mentioned Biotta’s all-natural juices on The View.  Recently, our products have also been featured in Shape, OK! and Life & Style magazines, and the San Francisco Chronicle, among others.  Be on the lookout in your favorite publications for more information on Biotta natural organic juices. 

More than ever before, people want all-natural, organic juices that are as delicious as they are good for them.  Biotta juices fit into today’s active lifestyle perfectly.  Biotta organic juices provide a unique taste experience through all-natural whole fruits and vegetables, grown and harvested for optimum quality, then minimally processed to ensure great taste and high nutritional value. 

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.

Who Is Biotta?

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 by Mitch B
Biotta has been committed to organic farming since 1951.  It harvests its fruits and vegetables from healthy, living soil and got on the organic bandwagon many years before organic became popular.  Biotta uses first-class raw products and careful processing as the key to all of Biotta fresh juices.  All of the juices are 100% pure, organic, natural juices that are not made from concentrate or diluted with water.

And where did that name come from?  "Bio" means organic in German.  Tagerwilen is the village in Switzerland where our juices are produced.  Put those two together and you get Biotta, an organic Swiss company and brand.

To see all of the fresh juices Biotta produces and where you can find them, check out our website today.  We would love to help you with any questions you have!

A Great New Year’s Resolution – Drink Biotta Juices!

Monday, January 11, 2010 by George Pappas

I recently read an interesting and informative article on making New Year’s resolutions.  Entitled “Make realistic resolutions for 2010,” the article, written by Jessica Smith, presents a doable approach to New Year’s resolutions.* 

Since fitness is often in the top five resolutions people make, it’s important to be realistic in your goals.  The article talks about exercise—types, locations and duration.  The rest of the article deals with weight management, weight loss and proper nutrition.  It presents a sensible approach to this subject, and includes these tips for developing realistic nutritional goals:
 
  1. Eat more fruits and vegetables.  Interesting that this should be number one on her list.  What better way to get your fruits and vegetables than with Biotta’s 100% all-natural juices?
  2. Eat more whole grains and high-fiber foods.
  3. Eat balanced meals that contain a healthy carbohydrate, lean protein, healthy fat, and a fruit or veggie.  (Fruits and veggies again?  Think Biotta!)
  4. Eat breakfast (Biotta Breakfast Drink?)
  5. Don’t skip meals.
  6. Drink more water.
  7. Limit high-fat foods and fried or greasy foods.
  8. Limit fast food.
  9. Plan your meals before you go grocery shopping.
  10. Pack quick, healthy lunches and snacks to bring to work (Biotta’s single serving bottles are perfect on-the-go).
  11. Try eating 4-6 small meals or snacks per day.
  12. Practice eating slowly.  Stop when you are comfortably satisfied.*
Biotta’s organic juices fit perfectly in a healthy diet regimen.  If eating and feeling healthier is on your New Year’s resolution list, make sure Biotta juices are a part of your plan.

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.thedailytimes.com/article/20091228/LIFE/312289998

Taster’s Choice – As Seen in the San Francisco Chronicle

Friday, January 8, 2010 by George Pappas

Sunday, December 27, the San Francisco Chronicle ran a story entitled “Grocery store brands come out on top.”  Written by Amanda Gold, the article detailed research she had done in preparation for a local TV news segment where the subject was advertised brands of food versus grocery store brands, and how they stacked up. *

Local chefs, cookbook authors and food professionals tested products blind, and rated them based on texture, appearance and taste.  The panel of judges considered foods in many categories: snacks, beverages, dairy, fruits and vegetables, breakfast, baked goods, lunch and dinner, sweet and treats, and condiments. Of the vegetable juices they rated, Biotta’s Organic Vegetable Juice Cocktail was the winner.

A well-balanced blend, our Vegetable Juice Cocktail contains several vital nutrients from freshly gathered organic vegetables: tomatoes, carrots, celeriac and beetroots.  It has a rich tomato base.  Tomatoes contain natural lycopene (a phyto-nutrient) for improved cell function and cell metabolism compromised by environmental influences.  Biotta Vegetable Juice Cocktail is low in calories and contains large amounts of natural vitamin C.

This broad exposure for Biotta juices is the latest in a line of impressive media attention.  Biotta’s first national exposure came last April, when Whoopi Goldberg mentioned Biotta’s all-natural juices on The View.  Recently, our products have also been featured in Shape, OK! and Life & Style magazines, among others.  Be on the lookout in your favorite publications for more information on Biotta natural organic juices. 

More than ever before, people want all-natural, organic juices that are as delicious as they are good for them.  Biotta juices fit into today’s active lifestyle perfectly.  Biotta organic juices provide a unique taste experience through all-natural whole fruits and vegetables, grown and harvested for optimum quality, then minimally processed to ensure great taste and high nutritional value. 

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.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/12/25/FDCJ1B4573.DTL

Biotta Vegetable Juice Cocktail
HEALTHY ATTRIBUTES:

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


Kids, Drink Your Vegetables!

Monday, December 21, 2009 by George Pappas

We all know children don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables.  An article in the November 2009 edition of Taste for Life magazine, entitled “eat your veggies,” reported that, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “only 33 percent of all adults in this country eat two or more daily servings of fruit, and just 27 percent consume the recommended three or more daily servings of vegetables.”*

But the news regarding children is even more dismal.  The article goes on to report that “under 10 percent of American high school students are eating sufficient amounts of fruits and veggies.”*

William H. Dietz, MD, who directs the CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity states, “A diet high in fruits and vegetables is important for optimal child growth, maintaining a healthy weight, and prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and some cancer, all of which currently contribute to healthcare costs in the United States.”*

Drink Biotta 100% Organic Juices
Overall, people who consume sufficient 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.  So, how to get you children to consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables?  Give them Biotta all-natural juices. 



Check out our previous blog  for the top ten reasons to choose Biotta all-natural 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 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 13
 

Enjoy Holiday Cheer – the Healthy Way

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 by Sara Cox

The party has started, hasn’t it?  It starts with one candy bar—or maybe two—at Halloween, slides through Thanksgiving turkey dinner, and ends with some holiday cheer at Christmas and ringing in the New Year.  You find you have indulged too much, gained weight and have failed, once again, to follow a healthy regimen.  

In an October 31st article in the Hindustan Times entitled “How to stay healthy while you party,” author Veenu Singh recommends certain steps to take to ensure a healthy holiday season.

1.    Have a healthy drink.  Healthy drinks, like teas and juices, can help detoxify the body and help keep us from gaining weight by drinking other, more calorie-laden drinks.
2.    Cleanse your system.  The author recommends cleansing your system after a big social event at which you may have overindulged.  Biotta’s 100% organic juices are a great way to cleanse the body.
3.    Drink in moderation. A friend of mine brings a bottle of Biotta juice to parties to help limit her consumption of alcohol and give her something healthy to drink.
4.    Snack smart.  There is a difference between snacking on empty calories and healthier snacks, like nuts and fruits.  Opt for the healthy choices.
5.    Stock up on antioxidants.  Antioxidants help get rid of toxins and boost your immune system.  Biotta juices are rich in antioxidants.
6.    Stay active.  It is especially important to stay active through the holidays.  Get moving, doing whatever exercise you can.  Any exercise is better than none, including parking your car at the end of the parking lot and walking a little to get to the store.
7.    Balance your calories.  Biotta 100% organic juice is a great, low-calorie way to help balance your intake while getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs.



Yes, we can stay healthy during the holidays, and Biotta all-natural juices can play a big part in that.  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.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle-news/goodliving/How-to-stay-healthy-while-you-party/472291/Article1-471343.aspx

The Juice – Your Questions Answered

Saturday, November 21, 2009 by Sara Cox
Every day, we field questions about our Biotta juices—ingredients, potential health benefits, our manufacturing process, distribution, etc.  We thought that, if a few people are asking these questions, then perhaps many of you would be interested in the answers as well.  When you see our blog featuring The Juice, you’ll know we are answering consumer questions about our 100% organic juices that may be relevant to you.

Question: How much juice should I drink in order to get the health benefits?


Answer: In general, we recommend drinking one 8 ounce glass of our juices every day.  Biotta all-natural juice is rich in vitamins and minerals.  You can safely increase your consumption from one glass to two glasses or even more.  And, you can break up the serving into smaller glasses, if you prefer, perhaps a morning, mid-day and evening portion.

Certain medical studies may recommend varying amount of juice to gain health benefits.  For example, a recent study published by Exeter University concluded that drinking two glasses of beetroot juice per day can help people exercise for up to 16% longer.*  And, an online February 4th issue of Hypertension cited a study that showed a drop in blood pressure one hour after drinking beet juice.  The study concluded that two cups of beet juice can lower blood pressure by approximately 10 points.  Studies like these may help you determine how much of a specific juice would be beneficial for 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.

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://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8186947.stm

Juice May Help Arthritis Pain

Sunday, September 27, 2009 by George Pappas
Did you know there is evidence of arthritis in dinosaur bones?  It’s true, and the first known traces of human arthritis date back as far as 4500 BC.  Let’s look briefly at what arthritis is, how it can affect a person, what the normal treatments are, and how alternative therapies, such as juice therapy, may provide some relief to arthritis sufferers.


What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is actually the name given to a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body.  There are over 100 different forms of arthritis; the most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.* All forms of arthritis cause pain.  Different types of arthritis cause different symptoms, have varying progression timelines and aggravating factors.*  Blood tests and X-rays of the affected joints often are performed to make a specific diagnosis.

How Do You Treat Arthritis?
Treatment can vary depending on the type of arthritis and the level of symptoms.  But, treatments generally include physical therapy, lifestyle changes, medications, dietary supplements and sometimes bracing and surgery.*  In general, the more the affected joint keeps moving, the better long-term pain relief is achieved.

Juice Therapy for Arthritis
It’s important to keep your joints intact and healthy.  One of the ways people are finding helpful with arthritis pain is juice therapy. 

Potato juice has been used in folk medicine for centuries.**  Potatoes contain 15 different minerals and essential amino acids.  Many people also use potato juice to relieve arthritis pain, migraines, constipation, and some skin problems, such as eczema, dry skin and blemishes.  In addition, potatoes contain high quantities of starch that work with these minerals to help neutralize stomach acid.  It’s also believed to be good for cardiovascular health , ulcers, acidosis and gout.  Potatoes have anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties, and contain the phytonutrient kukoamine, which helps to lower blood pressure.***  Biotta’s Potato Juice is available in 16.9 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottles.  Biotta Potato Juice contains fennel juice, giving this product a pleasant flavor and enhancing its effect. 

Celery juice, beet root juice and carrot juice are also known to help reduce inflammation and may be useful in the alleviation of arthritic symptoms.  In an article entitled “Best Herbal Remedies for Arthritis” by Jessica Smith, the author suggests, “Take a cup of fresh raw juice, extracted from any green leafy vegetable and mix it with carrot, celery or beet root juices.  The alkaline properties of raw juices remove the deposits around the joints and other tissues.”**

Drink Biotta Organic Juices – To Your Health
I’m including the healthy attributes of Biotta’s Potato Juice, Carrot Juice, Beet Root Juice and Celery Juice.  Our all-organic growing and harvesting method, along with our proprietary production method, ensure you are getting the healthiest, freshest, all-natural juices available today.  Make Biotta juices part of your healthy eating program.

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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthritis
**http://www.24medica.com/content/view/322/2/
* www.healthjockey.com/2009/04/11/juice-therapy-drink-your-way-to-good-health/


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

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

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

Potato Juice Healthy Attributes
Alcohol Free
Caffeine Free
Cholesterol Free (<2 mg/svg & = or < 2 g Sat. Fat/svg)
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Low Cholesterol (20 mg or less/svg & = or < 2 g Sat. Fat/svg)
Low Fat (<3 g/svg)
Low Saturated Fat (<1 g/svg & = or <15% Calories from Sat. Fat)
No Artificial Color
No Artificial Flavors
No MSG Added
No Sugar Added
Nut Free
Organic
Peanut Free
Preservative Free
Soy Free
Trans Fat Free (<.5 mg/svg)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Very Low Sodium (<35 mg/svg)
Wheat Free


Hungry Girl Recommends Biotta Premium Organic Juices

Sunday, September 20, 2009 by George Pappas
Check us out on Hungry Girl's website - www.hungry-girl.com!  It’s a great website, chockfull of nutritional information, recipes and news.  Hungry Girl makes sure her readers understand that she is not a nutritionist, she’s just hungry!


Hungry Girl says she considers herself “…a foodologist…not because I have some kind of fancy degree, but because I am obsessed with food, how wonderful it is, and how much of it will make it impossible for me to fit into my pants. Food is my passion and it has been my lifelong obsession.  Because I obsess over food, I learn about it, read about it, research it, dream about it. Nothing gives me a thrill like discovering a new low cal snack or assembling a no fat pizza! Over the years my food obsession has caused me to accumulate approximately a zillion diet and food tips, and because I am not only hungry, but also very nice, I want to share them with you.”

Hungry Girl and Biotta
On 8/24/09, Hungry Girl included a post about Biotta’s Premium Organic Juices.  In part, this is what she had to say:
Biotta Premium Organic Juices - Hey, veggie-drinkers and fruit-sippers! Looking for an alternative to V8? Check out these adorable (and recyclable) bottles of veggie and fruit juice cocktails from Biotta. They contain more nutrients than most commercial juices. YAY! Our new favorite, the Vegetable Juice Cocktail, has only 60 calories, 0g fat, 13g carbs, 2g fiber, and 2g protein per 8.4-oz. bottle.

Check out her entire review at http://www.hungry-girl.com/news/newsdetails.php?isid=1854

Biotta in the News
You may have read about Biotta all-natural juices in the news lately.  Our juices have been receiving a good deal of national 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.  Even the Internet is all abuzz – our products have been recommended, not only on www.Hungry-Girl.com,  but on www.TheLuxurySpot.com as well.

Be on the lookout in your favorite magazine or popular website for more information on Biotta natural organic juices. But remember, 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 Vegetable Juice Cocktail
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
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

Are Biotta Juices Vegan?

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by George Pappas
If you are committed to a vegetarian or a vegan lifestyle and diet, Biotta can play an important part in helping you obtain the nutrients you need.  All of our 100% organic juices are vegan, with the exception of our Breakfast Juice, which is vegetarian.

For those of you who are not familiar with Vegan or Vegetarian diets - what’s the difference?  Well, in summary, neither vegans nor vegetarians eat meat, fish, or poultry.  Vegans, in addition to this, “do not eat or use other animal by-products such as eggs, dairy, honey, leather, fur, silk, wool, cosmetics and soaps derived from animal products.”*

The Vegan Diet
The key to a sound diet for both vegetarians and vegans is variety, making sure they consume the needed amounts of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals.  A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, as well as whole grain products, nuts, seeds and legumes, is critical to good health and nutrition.

Biotta Fits Right In
Biotta’s all-natural juices not only fit into vegan and vegetarian diets, they are an easy way to supply your body with many of the nutrients it needs.  On our website, www.biottajuices.com, you’ll not only find a listing of all our products, but detailed product and nutritional information that tells you if the product is vegan, dairy-free, lactose-free, wheat-free, gluten-free and much more. 

Not only do our products fit the vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, our philosophic foundation does as well.  We’re committed to all-natural farming and to delivering 100% organic juices to our customers.  Every fruit and vegetable we use is grown in land that has been organically farmed for half a century—no chemicals, no fertilizer, no toxins.  Biotta juices are natural original juices; they are not made from concentrate, and no artificial additives are used.  You can’t buy a fresher, more nutritious, purely organic juice than Biotta. 
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.

* www.vrg.org/nutshell/vegan.htm


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.


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 Juices – As Seen in Life & Style Magazine

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 by George Pappas
Biotta products were featured in a contest announced in the June 15th issue of Life & Style magazine.  The contest required readers to enter to win a DiNeila Brazil Bikini, five sets of premium Biotta juices, a Harvey’s Feather Boat Tote, and a Montesino International Anchor Hook Bracelet.  Just the fact that our all-natural organic juices were featured with these other high-quality products increases the attention and public awareness of our juices.

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 mentioned Biotta’s all-natural juices on The View.  Recently, our products have also been featured in Shape and OK! magazines.  Be on the lookout in your favorite magazine for more information on Biotta natural organic juices. 

More than ever before, people want all-natural, organic juices that are as delicious as they are good for them.  Biotta juices fit into today’s active lifestyle perfectly.  Biotta organic juices are amazing products.  They provide a unique taste experience through all-natural whole fruits and vegetables, grown and harvested for optimum quality, then minimally processed to ensure great taste and high nutritional value. 

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.

Casein-Free Diet Linked to Autism Treatment

Friday, August 28, 2009 by George Pappas
Last week, I wrote about the benefits of a gluten- and casein-free diet as it pertains to a number of illnesses, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  This diet has also been found to be beneficial for many people suffering from any of a number of autistic spectrum disorders, including autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, atypical autism and pervasive developmental disorder.* Biotta’s all-natural juices fit perfectly in this diet plan since all of our juices (with the exception of our Breakfast Drink) are completely gluten- and casein-free.**

Eliminating gluten and casein from your diet is recommended by many physicians for neurodevelopmental disorders as well as a number of chronic illnesses.  Gluten is mainly found in wheat, barley, rye and possibly oats.  The main sources of casein are milk, cheese, yogurt, cream, butter and ice cream. 

Proponents of a gluten-and casein-free diet for children with autism explain that many autistic children have gastrointestinal problems that make it difficult to digest milk and milk protein.  Milk protein leads to high levels of casomorphines and these can affect behavior as a drug would—perhaps reducing the desire for social interaction and increasing confusion.***

Is the Diet Effective in Treating Autism?
Currently, no double-blind studies have been conducted about the efficacy of this diet in treating autism.  However, several open studies in the US and Europe provide positive data in this regard.*

For example, one study was entitled “A Randomized, Controlled Study of Dietary Intervention in Autistic Syndromes” and was featured in a 2002 issue of Nutritional Neuroscience, an international journal on Nutrition, Diet and Nervous System.  It showed that when autistic children with abnormally high protein by-products in their urine were fed a gluten- and casein-free diet for 12 months, the group had significantly fewer autistic symptoms than the remaining children, who were not fed this diet.***

While the results are not conclusive, many studies concerning the gluten- and casein-free elimination diet are encouraging.  The current belief is that there is evidence that this diet can significantly help some children with autism. 

Biotta’s Organic Juices Fit Right In
If you are interested in implementing a gluten- and casein-free diet, Biotta Juices can be a permanent part of the solution.  They can help you get the nutrition (vitamins and minerals) you need to enjoy a balanced, healthy diet.  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.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=92585816649
**All Biotta juices are casein-free, with the exception of Biotta Breakfast Drink.
***http://autism.healingthresholds.com/therapy/casein-free-diet

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 Gluten-Free

Monday, August 17, 2009 by George Pappas
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley.  It can cause people serious health problems, including celiac disease and wheat allergies.*  Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten. Gluten is found mainly in foods but may also be found in everyday products such as medicines, vitamins, and lip balms.**

Gaining Popularity
People with allergies to gluten are not the only ones seeking a gluten-free diet.  In an article entitled “Gluten-free diets gaining in popularity,” which appeared in USA Today, author Kim Painter suggests that gluten-free products are on the rise in the general population as well.  Research, she says, shows that 15-25% of consumers want gluten-free foods, though doctors estimate only about one percent of the population has celiac disease.***

Actually, though only 110,000 Americans have been diagnosed with gluten intolerance, it is estimated that, if everyone who really has it was diagnosed, the number would be three million!  People who do not have gluten intolerance can have some sensitivity to gluten, causing symptoms that range from bloating to rashes.***

Even people with no symptoms are leaning towards gluten-free foods, such as fruits and vegetables, because they just feel better when they eat fewer processed foods.

Biotta Juices – Gluten-free
All Biotta vegetables and fruit juices—with the exception our Breakfast Juice—are completely gluten-free.  They are completely free of ingredients derived from gluten-containing cereals, as well as the use of gluten as a food additive in the form of a flavoring, stabilizing or thickening agent.
Biotta fruit and vegetable juices are 100% organic—grown organically and process in a closed manufacturing environment to retain and preserve valuable nutrients, vitamins and minerals.  You can’t buy a fresher juice—and, if you are watching your gluten intake, Biotta juices are a great way to get some of your recommended daily allotment of fruits and veggies.

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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet
** http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/
***http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/painter/2008-08-17-gluten_N.htm

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.