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| American Premium Blends® Electronic Newsletter || July 2008 || Volume 9 |
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American Premium Blends®: New Product Launch!!
The American Premium Blends® team is always looking for ways to improve our products to better service our customers. Please help us by taking a few minutes to answer our product survey. American Premium Blends® Mission Statement  American Premium Blends® was founded with one goal in mind: Make high quality products that promote and support a healthy lifestyle. We are committed to:
American Premium Blends® Natural Health Tip of the Month* The Science of FrutiMax Our new cranberry dietary supplement by Fred Valeriote Ph.d   Whether from fear of drug resistance resulting in chronic recurrence of UTI, financial inability or simple aversion to pharmaceuticals, cranberry has been an alternative treatment for urinary tract infection (UTI) for millions of individuals for decades. It was initially thought that increased urine acidity consequent to cranberry consumption was responsible for the beneficial effect. However, about a decade ago researchers began demonstrating that molecules such as proanthrocyanidins are responsible for the biological effect of cranberries on bacteria that bind to the bladder and urinary tract wall.  The proanthrocyanidins (or PAC's) found in cranberries are different in structure and much more effective than those found in other fruits and berries and is the basis for cranberry’s specific effect. These special molecules act by binding to the receptor sites on the surface of the bacteria. The proanthrocyanadins, specifically in cranberry, act as a blockade to stop the bacteria from attaching to the urinary tract or bladder wall and protect from infection.
 The formula that we use in Frutimax contains up to 10 times the total phenolic content (PAC's) found in cranberry concentrate as well as eliminating other potentially interfering compounds. A recent study using the same extract that is found in Frutimax was shown to completely prevent UTI’s in women who were experiencing chronic, recurrent infections.
At American Premium Blends we value your input. If you are interested in becoming part of our focus group to provide us feedback on frutiMAX in exchange for free samples please contact us at info@apblends.com. REFERENCE: Bailey, D.T., Dalton, C., Dougherty, F.J. and Tempesta, M.S.: Can a concentrated cranberry extract prevent recurrent urinary tract infections in women? A pilot study. Phytomedicine 14:237-241, 2007. |
Featured Recipe Slow Michigan Cobbler  Filling: 10 oz. fresh blueberries 10 oz. fresh blackberries 10 oz. fresh cherries 2-ounce American Premium Blends® 1/2 cup baking mix Topping: 2 1/4 cups baking mix 1/4 cup sugar, plus 1/4 cup 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Spray the insert of a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the fruit, sugar, American Premium Blends Michigan Harvest and 1/2 cup baking mix. Transfer the fruit to the slow cooker. In another large mixing bowl, stir together 2 1/4 cups baking mix, 1/4 cup sugar, melted butter and milk with a wooden spoon. With your hands, drop bits of dough on top of the fruit in the slow cooker. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top of the dough and place the lid on the slow cooker. Turn the power onto high and slow cook for 3 to 4 hours until the topping has puffed and the fruit is bubbling. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream. *Visit our website for more delicious recipes using our concentrates! Featured Store (7 locations)  Featured Beverage Recipe Michigan Berry-Lime Margarita  2 cups ice 1 cup blueberries 1 cup American Premium Blends® 2 tablespoons frozen limeade 1 tablespoon lime juice 3 ounces tequila, optional 1 lime wedge Coarse salt Combine ice, blueberries, American Premium Blends Michigan Harvest, seltzer, limeade, lime juice and tequila, if using, in a blender and blend until smooth. Rub rim of 2 glasses with lime wedge and dip in salt. Divide the margarita between the prepared glasses and serve. *Nutritional Bonus: You get Potassium, Vitamin C & phytochemicals! GOING GREEN!!! Tips on how to Go Green!  5 Green Tips for Earth Day and Beyond It doesn't have to be Earth Day for me to think about how I can make an impact (or less of an impact) on our planet. Here are a few of my favorite tips:
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Premium Blends® E-Newsletter Vol 9|* Our mailing address is: || American Premium Blends® || || 22211 Michigan Ave #455 || || Dearborn | MI | 48124 || Our E-Contact Information: || website | http://www.apblends.com/ || || e-mail | info@apblends.com || Our telephone: || corporate line | 313.461.4515 || || fax | 1.866.443.6608 (toll-free) || Copyright (C) 2008 *|American Premium Blends®|* All rights reserved. Forward this email to a friend. | ||
FrutiMAX is made of a potent Cranberry extract for urinary tract health, as well as active Aloe to aid in digestion and Blueberries for an antioxidant boost. These three active ingredients provide you with a natural way to cleanse and purify the body. Please read our article below for a detailed analysis of the benefits. You can currently find frutimax at Plum Market (Bloomfield Township) & Trentwood (Trenton), please view our store list at