Sauerkraut Juice Benefits

Fight Cancer with Sauerkraut

Sunday, October 24, 2010 by Jennifer C

What do birth control pills, bottled water, chewing gum, Chinese food, x-rays, and

pesticides all have in common? All of these (along with a massive list of other things) are all supposed contributors to causing cancer. It seems like everywhere you turn these days, there is another thing that can cause cancer, but I, for one, am going to do what I can to fight back.

Luckily, I have discovered Biotta Sauerkraut juice. Sauerkraut has a soothing effect on the stomach and is low in calories, but according to sauerkraut.com , it contains a large amount of cancer fighting agents and slows cancer growth. With all of the benefits, I figure you have nothing to lose, so take your first step in the fight against cancer.

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.

Sauerkraut Juice and Canker Sores

Thursday, September 16, 2010 by Jennifer C

I have long been a sufferer of canker sores. They can be one of the most miserable health problems to go through, making it tough to enjoy talking, eating, or chewing gum...

One of the stranger, yet most effective remedies I've come across for canker sores involves

swishing sauerkraut juice around in the mouth twice a day. There have been many people and sources claiming its powerful effect.

The People's Pharmacy says, "Take a tablespoon of sauerkraut juice in your mouth and swish it around morning and night, then swallow it. Do this twice a day and the canker sores should go away. We first heard about using sauerkraut juice to treat canker sores from D.W. in Garland, Texas. His mother had been a dental assistant in the 1930s. Since then we have heard from many people that it can provide rapid relief. One physician who benefited personally arranged for analytical testing of sauerkraut juice and discovered a number of active compounds that may be responsible for its healing properties."

Interested in getting a bottle of this organic vegetable juice or any or our other fresh juices? Check out this list of places where you can order a bottle today!

Vegetable Juices Help Prevent Cancer

Sunday, September 12, 2010 by Jennifer C

In 2008, there were over 1.4 million new cases of cancer reported in the US. Chances are that we all know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer as the problem only continues to grow across the country. There seems to always be new developments on ways to fight cancer before it starts, and recent studies have pointed at a new way to help prevent cancer- Vegetable Juices.

Three of the leading vegetables in cancer-fighting nutrients are:

Carrots- which includes alpha carotene, beta carotene, and Vitamin E
Beets- which includes proanthocyanidins
Sauerkraut- which includes isothiocyanates

Each of these organic vegetable juices can be found in Biotta's product listing! Every one of these fresh juices contain healthy vitamins and nutrients that work to benefit the body in countless ways! For a complete listing of all of Biotta's products, just check out the product page or click on the icon below to 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.

Too Early to Think About Osteoporosis? Think Again...

Thursday, August 5, 2010 by Jennifer C

Statistics say that women have a higher risk of dying from osteoporosis than breast cancer... This

is highly caused by women's lack of caution during early stages of life to prevent the onset of osteoporosis (disease causing deterioration of the bones).

It's never too early to start thinking of ways to prevent osteoporosis. According to HealingDaily.com, "Would you like to know how to help prevent osteoporosis? EAT VEGETABLES! Vegetables help to preserve your bones, and help fight the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis. Juicing is an excellent way to make fresh vegetables a major part of your healing diet."

One of the easiest ways to start prevention early is by including organic vegetable juice in your daily diet. With our fresh juices at Biotta, you'll see that your health is our number one concern and priority!

We have the following vegetable juices available:

Check out more information about our vegetable juices today and see how you can start making healthy decisions that will benefit you for the rest of your life!

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

Start Drinking Juice Today!

Monday, July 19, 2010 by Jennifer C

Many people probably wonder why we push a "juice-centered diet" over one full of just eating an

abundance of fruits and veggies in their natural state. Although we are in no way advocating giving up raw fruits and veggies completely, we do see many benefits behind drinking juice!

One major benefit would be the shelf life of Biotta's juices. Try to keep some potatoes or celery for a couple years and see how fresh they are! You won't have to worry about drinking Biotta's juice immediately because we guarantee a two year shelf life from the date of production!

The convenience factor isn't the only thing promoting a juice diet. There are also many health benefits:

According to Living Foods, "Although eating fruits and vegetables in their natural state does provide us with a substantial amount of vitamins and minerals, we only obtain the maximum benefits from them when they are juiced. Much of their goodness is locked in the fiber which is expelled from the body. When we juice the fruits and vegetables, their goodness is released from the fiber and we are able to drink their highly concentrated nutrients which are then able to enter our bloodstream very quickly. "
Drinking Biotta's heart healthy juice will help build up your health in many areas. Our carrot juice is wonderful for vision, potato juice aids tremendously in digestion and sauerkraut juice has been known to even cure canker sores!

Click here for more information about Biotta's 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.

Mixin' it up...

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 by Natalie Hadley

I decided that I was going to start mixing things up a little bit with my juice. I love most of the Biotta Juices by themselves, but I will admit that the Sauerkraut Juice, as amazingly healthy as it is, is a little tough for me to enjoy by itself.

I just couldn't give up on it though, not after looking at the loooooong list of health benefits that

come from the juice.

That is why I decided to start mixing it with Biotta's Vegetable Juice Cocktail and Oh My Gosh! It is so good! Something that I was pretty sure would have just ended up bearable, at best, turned out to be one of my favorite drinks! In fact, I've started enjoying it so much, I'm going right now to order my next case of sauerkraut juice from Biotta!

I encourage all of you to try to mix things up with the juice! Do some experimenting and you might end up making quite a discovery like I did!

And if any of you think you've made quite a delicious concoction, leave me a comment and let me know about it!

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

More Evidence of Sauerkraut Juice's Cancer-Fighting Capabilities

Monday, June 21, 2010 by Jennifer C

It's a topic we've covered many times in this blog, but it's important enough to us that we want

to make sure and give you every piece of information that comes up about the health benefits that come from drinking Biotta Juices. Recently, a group of scientists found more evidence proving Sauerkraut Juice's ability to fight cancer cells in animals and may be as effective in humans as well.

According to the article, "The investigators found that fermenting cabbage produced a number of different compounds, known as isothiocyanates, which have been shown in test tube and animal studies to prevent the growth of cancer, especially in the breast, colon, lung and liver.

According to their experiment, the fermentation process breaks glucosinolate down into isothiocynates and other compounds that may fight cancer. Previous studies have found that isothiocyanates encourage precancerous cells in the digestive system to self-destruct, a process known as apoptosis."

"Our study implies that fermented cabbage can be a good source of plant-derived bioactive compounds such as breakdown products of glucosinolates," Dr. Eeva-Liisa Ryhanen, the study's lead author, told Reuters Health.

Besides being a strong cancer-fighter, sauerkraut juice is also very effective at treating digestional problems and even canker sores! Click here to see where you can order a bottle of the 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 you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.

Sauerkraut Has a History!

Saturday, March 27, 2010 by Jennifer C

As you look through this blog and across the Biotta website, you'll find many pages giving information about the health benefits of sauerkraut and its juice. I found an interesting article online today that shows just how historic sauerkraut's health benefits stretch back.

Back in the late 18th Century, Captain James Cook was one of the most prominent explorers in the world. He would take crews of men out to sea months at a time. One thing that made him a successful captain was his emphasis on the crew's diet. Captain Cook stopped anywhere that he could find to buy fruits and vegetables for his crew because he knew that healthy eating would lead to more success at sea. He discovered that eating sauerkraut and drinking the juice could actually prevent scurvy!

Now, although scurvy isn't much of a health concern today, it is interesting to see just how long people have known about the health benefits found in sauerkraut juice! Today, sauerkraut has been linked to helping prevent cancer, to building immunity, to helping in digestion.

Click here for more information on sauerkraut juice or any of Biotta's 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.

Why Juice?

Sunday, March 21, 2010 by Jennifer C

Some people may wonder, "Why drink juice? Why not just eat the fruits and vegetables that I normally would be eating?" Although there is nothing wrong with eating your mashed potatoes or steamed carrots, there are juicing benefits!

According to Rasham Nassar in her article 'Juice Appeal lets you eat your vegetables with a straw,' we have lost a great deal of nutrients in our food thanks to a poor diet and lack of exercise. "When we blend our fruits and vegetables," Nassar says, "we are in a sense bypassing the processing of digestion, going straight from sippy cup to bloodstream, therefore eliminating the risk of a possible loss of valuable vitamins and minerals in our diets."
Rasham makes some very good points. Drinking organic vegetable juice ensures that we are getting every bit of the nutritional benefits packed inside. There is no room for vitamins or minerals to get lost in the process.

Biotta's vegetable juice line contains the following juices- Beet, Carrot, Celery, Potato, Sauerkraut, and our Vegetable Juice Cocktail. To find more information on these juices, check out our vegetable products page 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

What is Sauerkraut Juice good for?

Saturday, March 13, 2010 by Jennifer C

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!

Benefiting from Sauerkraut Juice!

Monday, March 1, 2010 by Jennifer C

Organic sauerkraut juice from Biotta is one of the most healthy beverages you can drink.

Sauerkraut has many important vitamins and nutrients that help the digestive system. According to health advisor Andrew Weil:

"The friendly lactobacilli created in the fermenting process by which cabbage is transformed into sauerkraut aid digestion, increase vitamin levels, produce a variety of beneficial enzymes and promote the growth of healthy flora throughout the digestive tract. "

Just a glass of sauerkraut juice a day can provide many strong health benefits. Also, this organic vegetable juice is high in Vitamin C and very low calorie, making it the perfect beverage for diabetics.

If you're looking to buy sauerkraut juice today or any of the other many varieties of fruit and vegetable juices, check out our website at the link below!

Remember what your mom told you...

Friday, February 5, 2010 by Jennifer C

I was no different than most kids growing up. When my mom told me that I needed to eat my vegetables before I could leave the table, I scowled at her and forced them down... one by one. At that point in my life, I could not see the benefits that could come from them.

Funny how things change when you grow up... In just a quick glance over Biotta's fresh juices, you can see that they have a wide selection of vegetable juices that are both nutritious and delicious. Biotta offers healthy juices made from carrots, celery, sauerkraut (cabbage), and beets. Studies have been released about the health benefits of each of these amazing vegetables!

Looking for more benefits from vegetable juices? Check out the vegetable juice section on Biotta's 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.

Here’s the Juice – Share Your Story

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 by Sara Cox

Biotta’s customers are loyal and often passionate about our 100% natural fruit and vegetable juices. Not only do our juices taste terrific, many of our customers have derived real health benefits from consistently using our products.

We’re developing a new feature on our blog, entitled Here’s the Juice – Share yo

ur Story. If

you love our products, tell us. If our products have resulted in identifiable health benefits for you, tell your story here on our open forum.

Maybe Biotta Beet Juice has increased your stamina or has helped lower your blood pressure. Perhaps regularly drinking Biotta Sauerkraut Juice had helped relieve digestive problems. Or maybe you have steered clear of the colds and flu this season, in part by drinking Biotta Elderberry Juice.

It’s easy to share your story. Just click on the button that says “Here’s the Juice” and a form will appear where you can detail your experience with Biotta juices. As a fan of Biotta, why not share your story and inspire others as well?

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.

What’s in a Label?

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by George Pappas

Do you ever get confused when you look at labels? Juice labels, for instance, can sport many terms, including “fresh squeezed,” “from concentrate,” “100% pure,” “fresh frozen” and “not from concentrate.” What do these labels tell you about the quality of the juice and exactly what you are buying?

The Food and Drug Administration offers these guidelines:

•    "100% Pure" or "100% Juice." This label guarantees that the product is 100 percent fruit juice, complete with all its nutrients. Only 100 percent juice can be labeled "juice." If a bottle contains mixed juices, it can only be labeled "100 percent juice" if each of the juices added to the mixture is, itself, a 100 percent juice.**

•    "Cocktail," "Punch," "Drink," "Beverage," “Blend,” “Sparkler.” If you see these labels, you know that the products are diluted, containing less than 100 percent juice. They often have added sweeteners. These products might contain as little as 10 percent or as much as 99 percent juice. The rest is water or added sweeteners. Check the label to find out how much juice such products contain. As with all labels, ingredients must be listed on the label in order of volume.**

•    "Fresh Squeezed Juice." This label means the juice has been squeezed from fresh fruit. It is not pasteurized and is usually located in the produce or dairy section of the grocery store. Be cautious about offering non-pasteurized juice to children, older adults or others with compromised immune systems.

•    "From Concentrate." This label tells you that water has been removed from whole juice to make concentrate; then water is added back to reconstitute to 100 percent juice or to diluted juice such as lemonade. When water is added back to the concentrate, the product is labeled "reconstituted" or "made from concentrate" and has the same nutrition profile as the original juice. "**

•    "Not From Concentrate." This juice has never been concentrated.

•    "Fresh Frozen." Juice with this label has been freshly squeezed, packaged and frozen without pasteurization or further processing. It is usually sold in plastic bottles in the frozen food section of the grocery store and is ready to drink after thawing.*

•    “Fortified.” “Fruit juice is sometimes enhanced with nutrients intended to provide health benefits because juice is convenient, has good flavor, and is inherently associated with good health. Juices may be fortified with extra vitamins (such as vitamin C), minerals (such as calcium), cholesterol-lowering sterols, and, increasingly, omega-3 fatty acids. Such juices may be a good idea if they're fortified with nutrients you don't obtain enough of in your normal diet.”**

Biotta juices are 100% organic, not made from concentrate. Since our company began in 1957, we’ve been committed to using only the finest organically grown fruits and vegetables. Every fruit and vegetable we use is grown in chemical-free, fertilizer-free and toxic-free land—land that has been organically farmed for more than half a century. All of our fruits and vegetables are vine/field-ripened and are selected using the highest standards in relation to flavor and content.

Biotta takes great care to protect the natural wholesomeness and taste of all our ingredients. Instead of pressing the fruits and vegetables, which can cause some loss of nutritional value, we use a decanting process of centrifugation to pull the juice out. Then, we pasteurize the juice at low heat levels to retain the high nutritional value, bottle our juices in recyclable glass bottles for full flavor retention, label and send. No other company takes more care to deliver a 100% organic product.

Here is how Biotta’s Juices stack up:

100% Juice
Beet Juice
Carrot Juice
Vegetable Juice Cocktail (in this case, the 'cocktail' denotes a blend of vegetable juices)
Bruess® Vegetable Juice
Celery Juice
Sauerkraut Juice
Potato Juice

Fruit juices are typically too tart or strong to consume at 100% juice. Therefore, we blend our organic fruit juices with other juices as well as tea extracts to make them more palatable.

87% Juice

Energy Drink

74% Juice
Breakfast Juice

70% Juice
Elderberry Juice

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://extension.osu.edu/~news/story.php?id=2081
**http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/11/cl.antioxidant.juices/index.html

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.

10 Great Reasons to Drink Biotta Sauerkraut Juice

Monday, July 27, 2009 by Sara Cox

It’s healthy for you and easily digested.
The lactic acid in sauerkraut juice can inhibit the growth of undesired intestinal bacteria.
Sauerkraut juice is fermented and is full of probiotics (bacteria which are healthy and helpful).
Sauerkraut juice stimulates digestive activity.
It aids in the cure and prevention of canker sores. (See previous post.)
Biotta Sauerkraut Juice is 100% natural.
It is very low in calories.
Sauerkraut juice contains large amounts of vitamin C.
It’s an ideal drink for diabetics.
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.

Fortified/Functional Foods: Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing?

Friday, July 17, 2009 by George Pappas

Pasta with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, normally found in fish. Probiotics in salsa. Soda with vitamins. Ketchup with additives to aid in digestive wellness. Even marshmallows infused with skin-boosting collagen.

Functional foods—also called fortified foods—refer to “designer foods or ones that have been modified to incorporate nutrients they wouldn’t normally contain for a specific health purpose.”*

Consumer Reaction
These foods abound in our supermarkets and consumers are eating them up—literally. In 2008, functional foods made up a $30.7 billion market, according to the research firm Packaged Facts. And that number is predicted to grow by 40% over the next five years.**

When 1,000 consumers were surveyed by the International Food Information Council Foundation in late 2005, 83% of respondents said they were interested in learning more about foods that offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition.*

Fortified Foods Are Not New
When was the first fortified food introduced? In 1924, iodine was first added to salt in Michigan to help reduce the prevalence of goiter in that state. Soon, the success of this measure led to voluntary iodization in the entire country. And we’ve been buying milk fortified with vitamin D since the 1930s to prevent rickets.

Are Fortified Foods Worth It?
But can you have too much of a good thing? That’s the question that comes to the forefront when talking about fortified/functional foods. Cynthia Sass, a spokeswoman for the American Diabetic Association, said, “The idea of a supplement or fortified food is to fill a gap, to bring a person up to the recommended intake. If you’re already at the recommended intake, it’s not going to do anything for you. It may work against you.”* Exceeding recommended doses of vitamin C, for example, can cause diarrhea, upset stomach and kidney stones.

Consider All-Natural Biotta Juices
While functional foods can be helpful, what better way to get your vitamins and minerals than the natural way? With Biotta, you can get the full amount of your fruits and vegetables with 100% organic fruit and vegetable juices. 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, our Breakfast Juice Cocktail 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.

*www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17722342
**http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124267976477131801.html

Juice Therapy – Part 3 - Vegetables for Dinner

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 by George Pappas

Potatoes, tomatoes and sauerkraut – yes, sauerkraut. You’ll be surprised at the potential health benefits of these vegetables, found in Biotta’s 100% organic juices.

Potatoes
Potatoes contain 15 different minerals and essential amino acids. In addition, potatoes

contain high quantities of starch that work with these minerals to help neutralize stomach acid. Many people also use potato juice to relieve arthritis pain, migraines, constipation, and some skin problems, such as eczema, dry skin and blemishes. It’s also believed to be good for cardiovascular health , ulcers, acidosis and gout.* 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.

Tom

atoes
Tomatoes, found in Biotta Vegetable Juice Cocktail, are among the healthiest of foods. As a good source of potassium, niacin, vitamin B6 and folate, tomatoes can help to lower the risk of heart disease and high cholesterol. Tomatoes can also help reduce the risk of colon cancer, decrease the frequency of migraine attacks, and help diabetics keep their blood sugar levels under control.** Biotta’s Vegetable Juice Cocktai

l is available in two sizes – 8.4 fl. oz. and 16.9 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottles.

Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut juice is rich in L (+) lactic acid to activate digestion. Many experts agree that the lactic acid in sauerkraut juice can inhibit the growth of undesired intestinal bacteria and stimulate digestive activity. 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’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.

* www.healthjockey.com/2009/04/11/juice-therapy-drink-your-way-to-good-health/
**http://mywoodenspoon.com/2009/04/30/talking-tomatoes-and-their-health-benefits/

What are Functional Foods?

Monday, April 27, 2009 by George Pappas

Functional foods are “foods or dietary components that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition.”* Functional foods may have health-promoting or disease-preventing properties that can help you prevent or treat chronic conditions.

Functional foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fortified foods and beverages, and some dietary supplements. Researchers have recently begun to discover that some of the specific compounds in fruits and vegetables can influence health and wellness.**

Many scientific organizations are currently trying to establish guidelines to validate claims for functional foods. In order for people to fully understand the health benefits of certain foods, it’s important that a strong effort be made to document scientific criteria that are used for health statements and claims.*

Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are great ways to bring more functional foods into your diet. They help you personalize your nutrition, so you can consume the functional foods most likely to help your condition. For example, if you have digestive concerns, you may want to try Biotta’s Sauerkraut Juice. Hypertension problems? Drink Biotta Beet Juice to increase the betacyans in your diet and help lower blood pressure. Eyesight concerns? Try our carrot juice with natural beta-carotene, which is essential for your eyes.

With the increased interest in functional foods, the benefits of fresh fruits and vegetable juices can hardly be overstated. Biotta’s 100% fresh juices allow you to choose the individualized approach that will benefit you most.

Biotta produces USDA 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.

*www.ific.org/nutrition/functional/index.cfm

**www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Guest_Columnist_710/Try_Functional_Foods_for_Better_Health.shtml