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Cranberry juice could block ‘staph infections’

CHERRISH — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:38:10 +0000

Cranberry juice could offer protection from serious ‘staph infections’ like toxic shock syndrome and MRSA, according to researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

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Are energy drinks cut out for sports and slimming?

CHERRISH — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:52:44 +0000

Two newly published papers have questioned how effective energy drinks are as sports drinks and whether they have a role to play in weight loss.

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US functional foods market to grow 21 per cent by 2015

CHERRISH — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:28:31 +0000

The US functional foods market is set to grow to $8.618bn by 2015 – a 21 jump from 2009 levels driven by the continuing popularity of energy drinks and growing demand for fortified dairy products like probiotic yogurts.

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Milk Destroys Antioxidant Benefits in Blueberries

CHERRISH — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:56:31 +0000

(NaturalNews) Not much is better than a bowl of fresh blueberries. Bursting with flavor and sweetness, low in calories, and packed with nutrients and antioxidants, these tiny fruits are anti-aging superstars. There is however one word of caution. Blueberries lose their power when eaten with milk.

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U.S. policies discourage fruit and vegetable production, report finds

CHERRISH — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:08:05 +0000

Cheetos are cheap. Cherries are expensive. A trip to the grocery store provides ample clues to America’s obesity epidemic, and a report commissioned by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation attempted to get to the very bottom of it.

http://californiawatch.org/watchblog/us-policies-discourage-fruit-and-vegetable-production-report-finds-4127

Survey reveals when functional food beats supplements

CHERRISH — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:11:05 +0000

Consumers around the world are more likely to address some health conditions via foods, while preferring dietary supplements for others, find a new survey.

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Cherry Study Yields ‘Super’fruit Insights – Nutraceuticals World

CHERRISH — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:14:47 +0000

CMI polled industry execs and learned why certain ingredients are favored over others.

Tart cherries fall squarely into the superfruit category but are decidedly lower profile than sweeter-fleshed cherries. In an effort to determine how to increase the appeal and reach of tart cherries, the Lansing, MI-based Cherry Marketing Institute (CMI) recently polled senior food industry executives to get to the bottom of the factors that most influence their purchasing decisions. As a result, they came away with a deeper understanding of why certain ingredients make it into products that appear on grocery shelves and restaurant menus.

Coca-Cola fails to dismiss Vitaminwater lawsuit

CHERRISH — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:26:35 +0000

Coca-Cola is to face a lawsuit challenging the health claims on its Vitaminwater drinks, after a US federal judge denied the firm’s request to have the lawsuit dismissed.

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Fudge Brownie Bites with CHERRISH Mousse

CHERRISH — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:58:32 +0000

Ingredients

1 (19.5 ounce) box traditional fudge brownie mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/3 cup boiling water
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped montmorency cherries
3 teaspoons CHERRISH cherry juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 15 by 10 by 1-inch jelly roll pan.

In a large bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, water, eggs, and vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate morsels. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 18 minutes; cool completely. Cut brownies using a 1 1/2-inch round cutter. Place on a serving tray; set aside.

In a small bowl, soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water, let stand 2 minutes. Add 1/3 cup boiling water, stirring until gelatin dissolves.

In a medium bowl, beat whipping cream with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Gently stir in gelatin mixture, cherries, and juice. Cover and chill 2 hours.

To serve, spoon cherry mousse onto prepared brownies.

Beef Kebabs with Cherry Glaze

CHERRISH — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:54:26 +0000

Ingredients

1/4 cup Cherry juice concentrate
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 pounds boneless sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 mushrooms, halved
1 red onion, quartered, layers separated
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes
Salt and pepper

Preparation

Preheat broiler or prepare a charcoal fire and let burn to a gray ash. Stir orange juice concentrate with soy sauce, mustard and butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until smooth, 2 minutes.

Thread beef onto 8 long metal skewers, dividing evenly and alternating with mushrooms, onion pieces and cherry tomatoes. Brush orange mixture evenly over threaded skewers and season with salt and pepper. Bring any remaining glaze to a boil in saucepan, then remove from heat and reserve.

Set broiling pan or grill about 6 inches from heat source. Broil or grill skewers for 6 to 8 minutes, turning often, until meat and mushrooms are browned and onions are just charred on edges. Serve kebabs warm with remaining glaze on the side.