Fruit at the Core of 'Healthy You' Movement

(ARA) -- Eating healthy is fast becoming a way of life for many Americans. Studies show people are living longer and enjoying more active lifestyles. Consumers are increasingly interested in eating healthier without giving up great taste. It turns out that simple fruit may be the fountain of youth no matter what your age.

Studies show that fruit contains many natural health benefits. Due to advances in food technology, we are only just beginning to discover the many health secrets Mother Nature has placed in simple everyday fruit. In fact, in early 2005, the U.S.D.A. revealed the updated version of the food pyramid that increased their recommendation for fruit and vegetables to five to nine servings per day.

The Search for Eating Healthy

So why is fruit becoming the first choice for those wanting to enjoy a more active lifestyle? Fruit is a great-tasting, antioxidant-rich food that can help maintain healthy joints, help support brain function, provide nutrients for healthy skin and even assist in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system. All of these health benefits and more are available in the multiple colors, sizes, flavors and shapes of fruit.

Apples to Oranges, grapes to strawberries, each offer unique health benefits that that will lead to an active and healthy lifestyle. The multitudes of health components found in fruit are truly a gift we are only to discover.

About the "Fruit for a Healthy You" Movement

Eating healthy resonates with every sector of American society from the 76 million strong Baby Boom generation to seniors, from business executives to busy stay-at-home moms trying to encourage their children to eat healthy.

Jennifer LaPointe, owner of both Traverse Bay Farms and Fruit Advantage, is the driving force behind the "Fruit for a Healthy You" movement. This grass roots movement aims to encourage people to eat more fruit and fruit-based products. Whether it's a handful of dried blueberries, a fresh apple or a glass of cherry juice, LaPointe's movement encourages daily consumption of fruit. Her mantra is "Eat Fruit … Live Life."

While today's active and hectic lifestyles may inhibit the ability to enjoy fresh fruit daily, there is an excellent way of supplementing your daily intake of antioxidants. Fruit Advantage offers antioxidant-rich, whole-fruit based supplements for people who strive to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. The Fruit Advantage line of dietary supplements includes Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry, Wild Blueberry, Pomegranate and Cherry Prime. Fruit Advantage Cherry Prime is the World's first dietary supplement to combine Tart Cherries with Glucosamine.  You can visit Fruit Advantage at www.fruitadvantage.com.

This grass root effort not only encourages a healthy lifestyle it also supports the American farmer by spreading the word about the natural health benefits of fruit. LaPointe has created Orchard of Health. This Web site is an information-only site and is the first to compile research from several sources into one location. The site also contains numerous, great-tasting fruit recipes.

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