Lakewood Organic Juices

About the Company

• 100% ORGANIC
• Fresh Pressed from 100% Fresh Fruit
• Not from Concentrate
• No Preservatives
• No Additives
• No Fillers
• No Added Sweeteners (no sugar added)
• No Artificial Sweeteners 
• No Artificial Colors or Flavors
• Pasteurized and Vacuum Sealed
• Glass containers

Let us know if you want us to carry another size or flavor

"Family Size" Organic 32 oz. glass bottles available in:

WHAT IS “ORGANIC AGRICULTURE” ? Organic agriculture is an ecological production system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil activity. The term "organic" denotes an entire process that requires dedicated work and deep care, using resources in a renewable manner to stimulate a growing environment that is safe, natural, and productive. ORGANIC IS MORE THAN “PESTICIDE FREE” Organic means an agricultural process that does not rely on synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Organic crops are grown under a system of food production that promotes soil health and sustainable agricultural methods. Organic products are processed to keep the highest nutritional value without using artificial preservatives, colors, waxes, additives, or irradiation. All Lakewood Organic Juices are Independently Third Party Certified by Florida Organic Growers (FOG) and Quality Certification Services (QCS). FOGoffice@aol.com - www.QCSinfo.org Products labeled “Certified Organic” have been grown and processed under strict codes and standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and meet all USDA National Standards implemented Oct. 2002. READ THE LABEL How To Identify Organically Produced Food Currently, there are four types of Organic Products.  Products Labeled: “100% Organic” (100% Organic Ingredients) “Organic” (95-100% Organic Ingredients) “Made with Organic Ingredients” (at least 70% Organic Ingredients) May not make any “Organic” claims on front of package, but may list some organic ingredients in the side panel (less than 70% Organic Ingredients) Lakewood Fresh Pressed Organic Juices ARE 100% ORGANIC * Not from Concentrate - No Additives - No Fillers

10% of proceeds go to Charitable & Educational Foundations.

1. Drinking Lakewood juices as part of the "5 A Day for Better Health" program can help reduce the risk factors associated with cancer, heart disease, arthritis, cataracts and other degenerative diseases.

The National 5 A Day for Better Health Program delivers a simple, positive message—eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day for better health. The program is jointly sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), a nonprofit consumer education foundation representing the fruit and vegetable industry. The National Cancer Institute funds behavior change and communications research to determine strategies that are effective to increase fruit and vegetable consumption.

Goal: To increase the average consumption of fruits and vegetables to 5 servings daily.

Objectives: To increase public awareness of the importance of eating 5 or more servings of fruit (fruit juice) and vegetables every day for better health; and to provide consumers with specific information about how to include more servings of fruits and vegetables into daily eating patterns.

Each 6 ounce glass of Lakewood 100% juice provides One Full Serving toward the 5 a Day recommendation.

For additional information visit www.5aday.gov

Tips on how to get your 5-9 a day
 

2. Cranberry Juice is often used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, bladder and kidney infections.

Cranberries have long been consumed for their medicinal qualities. Cranberries were an important food for Native Americans, who made sauces from ripe red cranberries, used cranberries to preserve fish and meats, and treated a variety of illnesses, including bladder infections, with cranberry preparations. Modern medical research has also indicated that cranberries are an excellent source of antioxidants and may help protect against cancer, heart disease and other ailments. For more information on cranberries, please contact, The Cranberry Institute. http://cranberryinstitute.org/
 

3. Drinking Cherry Juice may help you sleep better.

Red Tart Cherries and Cherry Juice contain high levels of melatonin, the most potent of antioxidants, which scientists have found may be connected to sleepiness at night and wakefulness in daytime. The melatonin found in cherries also functions as an antioxidant to help the body prevent cell damage caused by compounds called free radicals. Cherry juice has also been recommended as relief from the pain associated with arthritis and gout. For more information on cherries, please contact:

Cherry Marketing Institute
http://www.usacherries.com/
P.O. Box 30285, Dept. Juice
Lansing, MI 48909-7785

Cherries

4. Pomegranate Juice contains a variety of vitamins, such as A, B, C, and E, which are considered very beneficial for blood purification and circulation.

Traditional Middle Eastern medical books recount the benefits of the pomegranate in the treatment of diabetes, stomach digestion, and cleansing of the kidneys. Today, pomegranate is being hailed by many as a source of antioxidants and anthocyanins that contribute to combating cancer, lowering cholesterol levels and reducing hardening of the arteries. As quoted from Newsweek, Special Health Edition- 2001 . Pomegranate Juice can “increase blood levels of an enzyme that appears to break up arterial plaque.”

5. Drinking Blueberry Juice may help protect against the effects of aging.

Normal cell metabolism produces toxic substances within our bodies (free radicals). Daily stress, drinking alcohol, lack of rest, an unhealthy diet, continued exposure to tobacco smoke and other pollutants greatly accelerate this process, creating a level of toxic "free radicals" beyond what our body can fight on its own. Antioxidants are the body’s own weapons against disease and premature aging; blueberries contain very high levels of antioxidants. For more information about blueberries, please contact:

Michigan Blueberry Growers Association
http://www.blueberries.com/
PO Box 322
Grand Junction, MI 49056

The powerful antioxidants found in blueberry juice will help to neutralize free radicals that are associated with heart disease and cancer?

Free radicals are the unstable oxygen molecules associated with cancer and heart disease. The antioxidants that are found naturally in blueberries and other fruits and vegetables help to prevent the free radicals from causing damage to your body’s cells. By protecting your body from the harmful effects of free radicals, you can significantly reduce the risk of cellular damage that can lead to heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. Blueberries have also been found to be very helpful with promoting vision health, reducing the buildup of “bad” cholesterol that contributes to cardiovascular disease and stroke, as well as supporting a healthy urinary tract. For more information, please visit www.wildblueberries.com.
 

6. Blueberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, and Black Raspberry Juices all have very high concentrations of anthocyanins and ellagic acid, both of which are powerful antioxidants that aid in reducing the risk of cancer, heart and liver disease.

Berries have been found to reduce the risk of disease in many studies. According to the American Cancer Society's Guide to Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods, the ellagic acid found in berries “prevents the binding of carcinogens to DNA and strengthens connective tissue, which may keep cancer cells from spreading” and may also “reduce heart disease, birth defects, liver fibrosis and promote wound healing.”

7. The biologically active compounds found in Grapefruit Juice and Orange Juice can also help to reduce the risk of many chronic diseases.

Citrus fruits have long been valued as part of a nutritious and tasty diet. The flavors provided by citrus are among the most preferred in the world. It is well established that citrus and citrus products are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber (non-starch polysaccharides) that are essential for normal growth, development and overall nutritional well-being. However, it is now beginning to be appreciated that these biologically active, non-nutrient compounds found in citrus and other plants (phytochemicals) can also help to reduce the risk of many chronic diseases. Where appropriate, dietary guidelines and recommendations that encourage the consumption of citrus fruit and their products can lead to widespread nutritional benefits across the population. Grapefruit juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C, particularly because it contains citrus flavonoid compounds not found in other citrus juices. Flavonoids in general have shown protective biochemical effects. For more information, please contact, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

http://www.fao.org/docrep/X2650t/x2650t03.htm
 

8. Drinking Apple Juice has a beneficial effect on risk factors for heart disease.

According to a study published in the winter edition of the Journal of Medicinal Food carried out by the University of California-Davis School of Medicine, drinking apple juice every day significantly reduces the risk of heart disease. Phytonutrients found in apples act as natural antioxidants that help to slow the oxidation process that is involved in the build-up of plaque that can lead to coronary problems. These phytonutrients have also been found to be associated with reducing the risk of certain types of cancers and strokes, as well as improving lung function.
 

LAKEWOOD ALOE VERA JUICES

9. Drinking Aloe Vera Juice can aid in the healing of stomach disorders, ulcers, and colon problems.

Aloe Vera is often called “Natures Miracle Plant”. Current evidence suggests that Aloe Vera contains a broad range of constituents including large polysaccharides, which are called “conductors”. These conductors set in motion a cascade of important biological events.

Traditionally, two forms of extracts were derived from the aloe vera plant. The leaves were filleted to remove the internal gel or the leaves were dried and the yellow sap (located just beneath the thick green ring of the leaf) was collected to produce a product called “bitter aloes”. Today many types of beneficial products are extracted from the aloe plant.

Aloe used externally is associated with healing burns and wounds, stimulating cell regeneration, and is known to be an effective skin emollient with antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Taken internally, Aloe is associated with soothing stomach irritation, reducing swelling in joints, aiding the healing process and immune functions, improving digestion and bowel motility.

Pure, Gel or Whole Leaf ?

* Lakewood currently bottles three types of 100% Pure Aloe Vera Juice

* No Preservatives * Enriched with 2% Acerola Cherry Juice

* Lakewood Pure Aloe Gel: Produced from the aloe vera plant by hand fillet of the inner leaf. This process of extraction of the inner gel is traditionally considered necessary to avoid contamination of the yellow sap into the product as the sap contains a number of laxative anthraquinones.

* Lakewood 100% Pure Whole Leaf Aloe: Produced from the entire leaf of the aloe vera plant. Traditionally this type of whole leaf product contains a substantial amount of the yellow sap found in the pericyclic cells of vascular bundles located just beneath the thick green skin of the leaf. This yellow sap containing substantial amounts of laxative anthraquinones was associated with considerable abdominal cramping, and was viewed as an undesirable element. Today, modern methods enable us to remove the undesirable elements extracted from whole aloe leaf, while retaining a maximum number of the desirable constituents including the polysaccharides, glycoproteins and growth factors. This process involves crushing the entire leaf, passing the liquid over charcoal and filtering the product prior to bottling. The remaining level of undesirable aloin is very low (less than 1 miligram per litre) .

* Lakewood 100% Pure Aloe: Produced by blending the benefits of both the whole leaf aloe with the inner leaf aloe gel. Lakewood Pure Aloe is designed to be a product that is very high in retained polysaccharides with their scientifically-demonstrated benefits, while reducing the undesirable qualities (namely the laxative constituent aloin ) to a very acceptable low level.
 

10. Pink Grapefruit, Papaya, Guava, and Apricot are all rich in phytonutrient lycopene, which has been shown to reduce the risk of prostate and other types of cancer.

The potent antioxidants such as beta carotene and lycopene found in a variety of Fruit Juices have been proven to aid in reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, and stroke. Studies have shown that diets high in carotenoids can help protect against cardiovascular diseases. They do this by preventing the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and reducing free radical damage at sites of atherosclerotic plaque formation.


11. Carrot Juice contains more Carotene (Alpha & Beta) than any other fruit or vegetable.

Beta Carotene is the chemical precursor that the body uses to produce vitamin A, which is important in strengthening the immune system and promoting healthy cell growth. Vitamin A is a potent antioxidant, which fights free radicals and helps prevent them from causing membrane damage, DNA mutation and lipid (fat) oxidation. All of these can lead to a variety of degenerative diseases. Also, studies have shown that Alpha Carotene may be as powerful as Beta Carotene, to significantly inhibit the processes that may lead to tumor growth.