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"Can't beat beta"
An "apple a day" may not be enough to keep the doctor away.
Nutritionists say you need to consume a wide variety of fruits and vegetables of all colors and types daily for better health.
Plant phytonutrients are proven to fight viruses and diseases, but new research shows they may also combat allergies.
For instance, beta carotene, found in carrots, could help stamp out allergies, according to Japanese food scientist Noriko Misawa. Misawa is employed by Kagome, which recently had its research conclusions published by the National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) in Japan.
Kagome (named for the weave pattern in vegetable baskets that were traditionally used to harvest tomatoes in Japan) has launched its 100-percent vegetable and fruit juices in the United States. The vegetable line includes a beta-carotene-based juice called Carrot Ginger Zest. The other two varieties are the antioxidant-rich True Vegetable Garden and Sweet Summer Tomato Juice.
The USDA recommends three to five servings of vegetables daily, but statistics show Americans eat only about one-and-a-half servings. A 6-ounce glass of Kagome juice fulfills USDA guidelines for a full serving of vegetables.
For more information, log onto www.kagome.us.