July 15th, 2010

Dried Fruit Brands

Dried Fruit Brands

Dry Skin - Guide To Natural Treatments

Dry skin is easily treatable today when you know how to take care of it both inside and out. Natural treatments for dry skin are the best choice, rather than harsh chemical treatments.

The epidermis contains no blood vessels, and cells in the deepest layers are nourished by diffusion from blood capillaries extending to the uppermost layers of the dermis. The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain. Our skin has many nerve endings that provide the sense of touch and heat.

Dry skin can be due to a genetic condition but it's not common. Nutritional deficiencies, especially deficiencies of vitamin A and the B vitamins can also contribute to dry skin or result in a chronic dry skin condition that's not relieved by anything else. When the skin loses moisture it may crack and peel, or become irritated and inflamed.

The symptoms most associated with dry skin are: scaling, which is the visible peeling of the outer skin layer, itching, and cracks in the skin. Dermatitis, contact dermatitis, eczema, seborrhea or psoriasis may cause the skin to become very dry too. Dry skin can also be a sign of an underactive thyroid.

Drink freshly extracted carrot juice, if you can, every day; carrot juice is an excellent cleanser for the liver, great for the skin and contains a great deal of nutrients, all beneficial for dry skin, eczema, acne, zits, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and other breakouts. It's important to eat foods that are high in omega-3's for your dry skin or acne. I put two tablespoons of coconut oil in my smoothies, which are made with fruits only - using a base of two bananas, then adding fruit, frozen or fresh-- blend well.

For any skin condition, it's always better to take a natural approach. If you use moisturizers, use the thick, oily-type which work better for dry skin. Keep baths or showers short using warm, never hot water.

Use can use bath oils and moisturizers every day, but coconut oil has the added power of healing. Apply coconut oil to irritated or chapped lips as well; it's edible, so it's safe and so healing to the lips. When you buy coconut oil, make sure you get the kind that hasn't been refined, processed and deodorized.

I buy coconut oil by the gallon; it's cheaper for a whole gallon of coconut oil than a small jar of department store, name-brand moisturizer. Apply coconut oil daily to your skin to heal, moisturize and soothe it.

The skin supports its own ecosystem of microorganisms, including yeasts and bacteria, which cannot be removed by any amount of cleaning. Sunlight, water and air play an important role in keeping the skin healthy.
You should see the results with improved skin within a few days following these dry skin tips and suggestions. Make sure to call your skin doctor or dermatologist when you have any open cuts or sores from scratching that won't heal. And did I mention to drink lots and lots of water every day?

If ferrets can not digest fruit why is it the major component of a top brand of ferret food?


I have done a TON of research on ferret nutrition and know all the brand specs, do's and don'ts, and such. One thing I do not understand is if ferrets lack the organ that digests fruits and vegetables then why is it a major component of one of the best ferret foods on the market. The ingredients of Evo Dry Ferret Food are:

Turkey, Chicken Meal, Chicken, Herring Meal, Potatoes, Chicken Fat, Egg, Turkey Meal, Natural Flavors, Apples, Carrots, Alfalfa Sprouts, Cranberries, Tomatoes, Cottage Cheese, Root Extract, Dried Chicory Root Extract, DL-Methionine, Lecithin, Rosemary Extract, Vitamins/Minerals

I understand the necessity for ALL the other ingredients. Can ferrets just not digest whole fruit pieces like what is in Kaytee, but processed fruits are okay? An answer from a truly knowledgeable source would be greatly appreciated.

Why are their grains in dog and cat food? They cannot digest them either.

The company is appealing to YOUR senses. Many people thing that what is good for them is good for their pet. So companies put stuff you may want in the pet food. They will also put nice pictures of the bag (a whole turkey on the bag doesn't mean there is real turkey meat in the food).

I don't know much about ferrets, so I can't help you much. As far as ferret foods go, I have heard the EVO is a good brand. As the fruits/veggies are fairly low on th list, there is not a lot of them compared to the meats.

You could contact the company and ask about why those ingredients are in the food.

Phillippine Brand Naturally Delicious Dried Mangoes Tree Ripened Value Bag 30 Ounces Dried Mango
Phillippine Brand Naturally Delicious Dried Mangoes Tree Ripened Value Bag 30 Ounces Dried Mango
List Price: $30.00
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Description

Royal Brand Naturally Delicious Dried Mangoes from the Philipines are without a doubt the best tasting Dried Mangos in the world! Delicious, high in Vitamin C and naturally a fat free food, Philippine Dried Mangoes are a healthy alternative for an all day snack. For centuries the region of Cebu's warm sultry climate and fertile soil has been ideal for propagation the most delicious mango variety. This original brand mango has a non-acidic sweet and delightful texture that is unmatched by any other dried fruit product.

Features

  • Each bag has 30 ounces of delicious dried mangoes
  • Great taste, fat free, sweet and moist, high in vitamin C
  • Stay fresh resealabe zipper bag
Nesco American Harvest FD-61 Snackmaster Encore Dehydrator and Jerky Maker
Nesco American Harvest FD-61 Snackmaster Encore Dehydrator and Jerky Maker
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Description

The Snackmaster Encore has 500 watts of drying power and generates maximum speed and quality for dehydrating fruits, vegetables and jerky. Helps dry food in hours, not days. Hot air is forced horizontally across each individual tray, converging on the core for fast, even and nutritious drying. No flavor mixing and no need to rotate trays. Adjustable thermostat allows user to dry different foods at the proper temperatures. Opaque Vita-Save exterior helps block harmful light which destroys nutritional content of food being dehydrated.

Features

  • 500 wats to dry faster
  • Adjustable Thermostat
  • Patented Converga-Flow action for fast drying
  • No need to rotate trays
  • Expandable to 12 trays
Whole Dried Blueberry (resealable plastic bag)-20 oz
Whole Dried Blueberry (resealable plastic bag)-20 oz
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Description

Whole berries rich in antioxidants. Ingredients: Blueberries, sugar, malic acid, natural flavor, citric acid, sunflower oil.

Features

  • rRch in Antioxidants.
Traverse Bay Dried Cherries, 4-Pound Box
Traverse Bay Dried Cherries, 4-Pound Box
List Price: $37.20
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Description

Orchard grown cherries are picked and dried to retain their natural colors and flavors. Traverse Bay Fruit Co. premium dried cherries contains no preservatives or sulfites. Try dried and let you taste buds go wild! Add dried fruit to savory salads or pastas; Glamorize granola and trail mixes; Mix dried fruit into hot and cold cereal; Fold into cookie dough, muffins and scones; Add texture to salsas and chutneys; Add to yeast bread, pretzel or bagel dough; Stir into stuffing or rice blends; Sprinkle on lettuce and fruit salads; Top ice cream or frozen yogurt; Spoon into fruit fillings for pastries or pies.

Features

  • One 4-pound box
  • Tart dried red cherries sweetened with sugar; touch of sunflower oil added to prevent clumping
  • No preservatives or sulfites; kosher; store in refrigerator, freezer, or cool, dry area
  • Eat as snack or add to granola, trail mix, baked goods, salsa, stuffing, fruit salad, ice-cream
  • Dried and packed in Traverse City, MI
Mariani Sun Ripened Mixed Fruit No Sugar Added Dried Fruit 36 Ounce Value Bag
Mariani Sun Ripened Mixed Fruit No Sugar Added Dried Fruit 36 Ounce Value Bag
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Mariani sun ripened mixed fruit no sugar added dried fruit 36 ounce value bag has savory plums, sweet pears, distinctive peaches, tender apricots, and tasty apples - it's the perfect bounty of dried fruits. We've taken the best of all the orchard fruits to create a tantalizing blend that satisfies the most discerning palates. Our Mixed Fruit is a good source of the antioxidant vitamin A and dietary fiber.

Features

  • Mariani Sun Ripened Mixed Fruit No Sugar Added Dried Fruit 36 Ounce Value Bag
  • Includes dried mediterranean apricots, california apricots, apple rings, premium elberta peaches, pitted dried plums, and bartllett pears
  • Kosher with the "circle U" symbol
Funky Monkey Snacks Variety Pack, Freeze-Dried Fruit, 1-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)
Funky Monkey Snacks Variety Pack, Freeze-Dried Fruit, 1-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)
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Wouldn’t it be great if there was a natural snack that had the great taste and health benefits of fresh fruit, but the crunch and portability of everyday snacks? Now there is! Discover Funky Monkey Snacks - fruit that crunches! Funky Monkey freeze-dries slices and pieces of tropical fruits using a proprietary process to lock in the taste, smell, and nutrients of freshly-picked fruit while adding a fun and satisfying crunch. And every bag of Funky Monkey contains 3 servings of fruit! With nothing added - no added colors, flavors, preservatives, or sugars, Funky Monkey is 100% natural and 100% delicious, as well as gluten-free and certified Kosher. Discover Funky Monkey Snacks - tasty, crunchy, and convenient all-natural snacks with the wholesome goodness of fresh fruit.

Features

  • Funky Monkey Snacks are delicious
  • All natural, freeze-dried fruit that crunches
  • Slices and pieces of real fruit and satisfying crunch
  • No added sugar and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
Phillippine Brand Naturally Delicious Dried Mangoes Tree Ripened Value Bag 30 Ounces Dried Mango
Phillippine Brand Naturally Delicious Dried Mangoes Tree Ripened Value Bag 30 Ounces Dried Mango
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Description

Dried Mangoes 30 oz bag

Nesco FD-75PR 700-Watt Food Dehydrator
Nesco FD-75PR 700-Watt Food Dehydrator
List Price: $79.99
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Description

The patented converge-flow drying system ensures even drying, no need to rotate trays. With 700-watts of power food dries in hours, not days. The adjustable thermostat ranges from 95-to-160-degrees and provides greater flexibility and better results. Includes five trays but expands to 12 trays with LT-2SG add-a-tray accessories (sold separately). Also includes fruit roll up sheet, clean-a-screen. Contemporary granite vita-save exterior blocks light and helps retain more vitamins and nutrients.

Features

  • 700-Watt 5 tray food dehydrator dries in hours instead of days
  • Top-mounted fan; adjustable thermostat from 95-to-160 degrees F
  • Flavors don't mix; no need to rotate trays; opaque exterior blocks harmful lights
  • Includes recipe book, 2 solid sheets, 2 mesh sheets, and 3 jerky spice packets
  • Measures approximately 13 by 13 by 10-inch
Emerald Harmony Farmer's Market Dried Fruit, 10-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6)
Emerald Harmony Farmer's Market Dried Fruit, 10-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6)
List Price: $18.60
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Description

Generous blend of select raisins, pineapple, papaya, cranberries and apples

Features

  • No Trans Fats
  • No cholesterol
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