Mangosteen in the News

Here is a news story from WHNT, TV Channel 19, Huntsville, Alabama:

The Word on Mangosteen is Getting Around!

Here is a small excerpt from Forbes.com that was written last fall by Allison Van Dusen

Ten Health Trends You Can't Ignore

by Allison Van Dusen

Your diet may be full of whole grain and organic foods, and your medicine cabinet loaded with the latest fat-fighting pills. But if you really want to get ahead of the health care curve, you'll need a kitchen full of mangosteens and a gym that will let you chase dragons.

Super fruits and entertaining workout equipment are just two of the newest trends in the world of health and fitness, where time-starved, stressed-out consumers are demanding new and easy ways to look and feel good.

"The biggest health and wellness issue out there right now is stress," says Barbara Katz, president of Florida-based consulting company HealthFocus International. "It's impacting people across the board. That's one of the reasons everybody is interested in antioxidants."

In Pictures: 10 Health Trends You Can't Ignore

Foods that contain antioxidants--molecules thought to prevent some diseases and promote good health-- have been increasingly popular in recent years. Consumers are seeking out foods with the highest concentrations of the stuff, like the Brazilian acai berry and the mangosteen, a fruit common in Southeast Asian cuisine. These so-called "super fruits" are increasingly becoming mainstream, says Katz. ----

The article continues with some other health trends such as exercise and fitness. Read the whole article here.