National Cherry Month Focuses on Healthy Ruby Red Fruit

Traverse City, MI, February 09, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Tart cherries are in the spotlight during February, National Cherry Month, and the reasons go well beyond George Washington and his fabled confession of cutting down his father’s favorite tree.

This superfruit is grabbing attention for its healthy characteristics. George would be amazed at the many ways this bountiful fruit is now consumed. The Montmorency Tart Cherry is featured in popular FruitFast® products year round. Grown and produced in northern lower Michigan’s Cherry Capital of the World, FruitFast® uses a proprietary process utilizing the whole fruit, including skin and pulp, to capture the polyphenol benefits and antioxidant content.

FruitFast’s newest product is Liquid CherryFlex®. A single teaspoon of this potent liquid is equivalent to four-32 oz glasses of tart cherry juice. Mixed with water, Liquid CherryFlex® provides a healthful, refreshing and additive-free whole fruit drink or can be added to a favorite beverage, tea, or smoothie. For additional recipes, visit the FruitFast® blog, www.fruitfast.com/news.

With 60 servings per 10 oz bottle, CherryFlex Liquid:
- Offers the antioxidant power of four glasses (32 oz) of tart cherry juice in a single teaspoon.
- Helps maintain healthy joint and cardiovascular function.*
- Supports a healthy immune system.*
- Helps maintain mobility and flexibility.*
- Contains natural melatonin to help regulate the sleep cycle.*
- Offers 100 mg of anthocyanins (antioxidants) per serving (1)
- Contains no preservatives or additives

In addition to Liquid CherryFlex®, FruitFast® offers a MixedBerry blend as well as Wonderful Pomegranate liquids.

To celebrate National Cherry Month, FruitFast® is offering 5% off on all products ordered online at www.fruitfast.com.

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