The Sunsweet 14-Day Challenge

The Sunsweet
14-Day Challenge
Feel Fabulous: inside & out!
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Welcome
W
elcome to our
Feel Brilliant
14-Day
Challenge. Whether
you’re new to Sunsweet
prune juice or already an
aficionado, we want to
set you the challenge of
drinking it daily – for two
weeks - to see how you
feel.
Buy 2 x 1lt bottles and
enjoy a cold glass of 100%
natural Sunsweet prune
juice every day. And, if you
don’t feel fabulous, we’ll
give you your money back.
It’s as simple as that!
Make sure that
you register,
here - on Day 1
of the challenge
- to receive five,
free motivational
emails.
Register
Prune juice has been associated with digestive health
benefits for centuries. And, because it’s 100% natural,
it can be enjoyed by the whole family including children,
pregnant women and the elderly. Sunsweet prune juice
comes from the best quality Californian prunes, so
you can rest assured that during the challenge, your
body is getting the very best from nature. The perfect
complement to a healthy, balanced diet and lifestyle,
Sunsweet prune juice is a source of both fibre and
potassium and contains only naturally occurring sugars.
We’ve created this guide to help you to make the very
most of your challenge experience. This guide is stocked
up with tips on maintaining optimum digestive health;
whether you’re travelling, under pressure at work or
simply busy with the everyday challenges of family life.
There are lots of tasty ways to incorporate Sunsweet
prune juice into your everyday diet. Check out the
deliciously healthy serving suggestions and recipe
ideas that are dotted throughout this guide. They offer
delicious and creative ways for you to incorporate prune
juice into your diet on a daily basis. You’ll even receive
invaluable servings of advice from The Sunsweet 14-Day
Challenge guinea pigs; the testers – everyday people who have undertaken the challenge already.
And here are a few simple ideas – for the morning, the
evening and night-time - to inspire you and to tempt
those taste buds!
• Combine prune juice with Greek yoghurt and frozen
raspberries to make a breakfast smoothie
• Blend prune juice with low-fat chocolate milk and
bananas for a healthy, after-dinner treat
• Drink a glass of prune juice – you could even warm
it and add spices, to taste – as a digestion-boosting
night-cap
Good luck.
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The Sunsweet
14-Day Challenge
What’s In It For You?
Digestion is the body’s way of breaking
down food, in the stomach and in the
intestines; some of this food is used
by the body and the rest is excreted,
as waste. This is a sensitive physical
process and, if anything gets out of
synch, the entire body can feel the effect
of it. Over time, sluggish digestion can
become a chronic problem. It can cause
anxiety and also physical discomfort
with complaints like bloating, acid reflux,
constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence and
nausea being commonly cited.
Why not give The Sunsweet 14-Day
Challenge a go, by drinking 120ml of
prune juice, daily? We’re sure that you’ll
reap the benefits and feel fabulous, as a
result.
What are the benefits of
Sunsweet prune juice?
• Sunsweet prune juice is a natural
source of potassium that supports a
healthy nervous system, contributes to
normal muscle function and helps to
maintain normal blood pressure.
There could be a number of reasons why
your digestive system is working less
than optimally. And, of course, there are
a number of potential solutions to the
problem. But drinking Sunsweet prune
juice more regularly is a deliciously simple
place to start!
• Sunsweet prune juice is naturally free
from saturated fat. Reducing the
consumption of saturated fat helps
to maintain normal blood cholesterol
levels.
• Sunsweet prune juice contains only
naturally-occurring sugars and is a
source of fibre.
Prune juice has a high sorbitol content
that is believed to aid digestion and
to offer relief from the symptoms of a
sluggish system. And the additional
vitamins and minerals that Sunsweet
prune juice contains can also boost
overall health.
• And we believe that Sunsweet prune
juice tastes great. Try it – by taking
part in our challenge - and see if you
agree!
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Recipe
Purple Power
Smoothie
Ingredients
• 1 cup (240ml) Sunsweet®
Prune Juice
• 1 cup (150g) frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup (120ml) fat-free plain
yoghurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 ice-cubes
Instructions
Link to recipe
Makes 1 large serving
Blend all ingredients together until smooth, adding more ice cubes if you prefer a thicker
smoothie.
Dwayne is retired and lives in Dublin. He describes his health as “very bad” but
considers his diet to be “quite good” and tries to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.
Like many older people, he suffers from constipation and took part in
the Sunsweet challenge to see if it would improve his digestion.
Dwayne already enjoyed Sunsweet prunes from time-to-time and
so, “the taste of the Sunsweet juice was not a surprise to me, in
fact I enjoyed it, especially cold from the fridge”. He drank it in
the evenings, too, mixed with diet lemonade and described the
taste as “refreshing”. He started to notice positive changes in his
digestive function after just one week and said, “I felt better. Apart
from drinking the 120ml of prune juice per day, I did not change my routine or diet. I
wanted to see if the juice works as claimed. It definitely worked for me.”
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Our Top 5 Tips
For getting even more out of
the Feel Fabulous challenge
Healthy living. There’s nothing particularly
complicated about it. The key is to
make small, positive changes and take
some time out to enjoy the results. With
today’s busy lifestyles, though, it can
be all too easy to plump for the less
healthy options. We are all guilty, from
time to time, of skipping both exercise
and relaxation, of running on empty by
burning the candle at both ends and by
filling ourselves up with less nutritious
food and drink choices. And our digestive
health can suffer as a result. A good diet
is a great starting point, for any healthy
living programme. From healthy eating
to regular exercise to daily downtime,
follow our simple steps - that are easy to
incorporate into the busiest of schedules
– to help you on your way towards a
happy and healthy life.
Go on. Feel Fabulous!
Steer clear of ice-cold drinks while eating; they can contribute to a
sluggish digestion
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Challenge Tips
Some yoga postures are said to aid digestion; why not give
them a go?
Fruit juices, teas and water all count towards the recommended
8 daily servings of fluid
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Recipe
Peachy
Watermelon
Smoothie
Ingredients
• 2-3 cups watermelons (seeded)
• 1 cup (250g) low-fat vanilla yoghurt
• 1 cup (150g) strawberries (frozen)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) Sunsweet® Prune
Juice
Instructions
Link to recipe
Makes 2 nice size glasses
Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth.
Recipe
Spicy Hot
Apple Cider
with Prune
Juice
Ingredients
Instructions
• 2 cups (480ml) Sunsweet® Prune
1. In a medium saucepan, combine prune juice,
apple juice, cinnamon sticks and cloves;
bring to the boil.
Juice
• 2 cups (480ml) apple juice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 12 whole cloves
2. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Remove and discard cinnamon and cloves.
Serves 4 ~ Prep Time: 5 minutes ~
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Link to recipe
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Tip 1
Get out of the
right side of the
bed
Yoga, Tai Chi or even some simple
breathing and stretching exercises – as
you rise - can be a great way for you to
warm up your body, get your head into
a positive mind-space and boost those
energy levels. There are some great
DVDs and videocasts out there.
There are some people who can hop
straight out of bed in the morning, who
can whistle – cheerfully - as they go
about their preparations for the day.
OK, so there probably aren’t too many
of those very lucky people around. For
the rest of us, getting up – and getting
going - in the morning can be that little
bit tougher. It can feel as though we’re
rudely awoken by our alarms before
being launched – unceremoniously –
into the day and a relentless round of
must-dos; getting ourselves showered
and dressed, getting our children up
and dressed, preparing packed lunches,
bracing ourselves for the commute, for
the school run…
Make sure that you make time for
breakfast. There’s a good reason why
it’s known as the most important meal of
the day. A well-balanced breakfast – one
that includes plenty of fibre, protein and
fluid – will set you up for the day. Check
out the recipes and serving suggestions
in this guide, for inspiration.
Get yourself organised and plan ahead.
Make a list of all the things that you’d
like to achieve on any given day. Be
realistic but make sure that you include
all the little things, too. If you’ve got
everything written down, you won’t need
to worry about forgetting anything. And,
you’ll get a great feeling of satisfaction
when you get all those tasks ticked off
your list!
Like any complex piece of kit, we human
beings work better when we’ve had
chance to warm up a bit. So it can be
a good idea – though admittedly it may
not feel like it, at first – to set your alarm
just that little bit earlier, giving you the
opportunity to factor in some positive
morning routines to help you to get your
day off to the right start.
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Challenge Tips
Low-fat yoghurts and fruit – dried or fresh – are healthy ways to
satisfy your sweet tooth
Snack regularly; skipping meals may cause you to overeat at
mealtimes
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Recipe
Chicken
Lettuce Wrap
with Asian
Prune Dipping
Sauce
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into very small pieces
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 cups (480ml) Sunsweet® Prune Juice
• 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) honey
• 2 tablespoons each: soy sauce and rice vinegar
• 16 small butter lettuce leaves (or other desired lettuce)
• Chopped peanuts, cilantro leaves and sliced green onion tops
Instructions
Prep Time: 40 minutes ~ Makes 16 wraps
Link to recipe
1. Heat sesame oil in a medium skillet.
2. A
dd chicken and cook, stirring frequently for 5 minutes, or until browned and cooked
through.
3. Add ginger and cook for 1 minute more; set aside.
4. C
ombine prune juice, honey, soy sauce and rice vinegar in a medium saucepan; cook
over medium-high heat for 20 minutes or until glaze is thickened (mixture will thicken
as it cools).
5. Stir about half the glaze into the chicken to coat well; cook for additional 5 minutes.
6. S
erve chicken in lettuce leaves and sprinkle with peanuts, cilantro and green onions,
as desired.
7. Serve remaining sauce on the side.
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Tip 2
Keep moving
on the inside
3. Keeping Active
Good digestive health certainly isn’t
the most glamorous of topics. But it
is an important contributory factor to
our overall sense of wellness. And who
knows? Being able to wear your favourite
pair of jeans again - or simply being
able to enjoy the sensation of feeling
lighter - could be just the motivation that
you need, to re-prioritise your digestive
health. Here are four simple ways to
boost it:
Frequent physical activity can help to
regulate digestion - and it works wonders
for your metabolism, too.
4. Taking Time-Out
Listening to music, catching up with a
friend, reading a good book, meditating
or simply breathing deeply are all
excellent ways to soothe away stress.
And relax…
1. Eating Fibre
Fibre rich foods are an excellent digestion
booster and can promote overall health
and even prevent disease.
2. Drinking More
Dehydration can cause constipation,
headaches and fatigue; an excellent
reason to include plenty of fluids –
especially caffeine-free options like fruit
juices, water and herbal teas – in your diet.
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Challenge Tips
An infusion of fresh ginger and honey – taken 15 minutes before
eating – can assist digestion
Eat prunes daily; a simple way to boost your intake of fibre
Prune juice is a source of fibre and sorbitol; both known for their
digestion-boosting properties
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Recipe
Mango
Madness
Smoothie
Ingredients
• 1 orange
• 1 mango stoned, peeled and
chopped
• 120 – 125ml Sunsweet® Prune
Juice
• 100g low fat natural yoghurt
• 100ml semi-skimmed milk
Link to recipe
Instructions
1. G
rate the rind of the orange then cut off the peel and cut into segments – do this over
a bowl to catch the juice.
2. P
lace the orange rind and segments in a liquidiser with the remaining ingredients,
including the juice, and whiz until smooth.
3. Pour into 2 glasses and drink immediately.
Yorkshire student, Tina, describes her general health as “excellent”
but her diet as “just ok”. Her digestive system “could be better”
as she experienced constipation on a fairly regular basis. While
taking the juice, Tina noticed that she had to go to the loo more
frequently but that the process was easier with much less
straining than before. She also found the juice delicious and
said she “felt lighter”. For those thinking of giving the Sunsweet
challenge a go, Tina says, “Try it and you’ll love it!”
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Tip 3
Master the
art of healthy
snacking
Although nutritionists give it the thumbsup, when it comes to snacking, all foods
are far from equal.
fruit is an excellent option that keeps well
and satisfies the sweetest of teeth.
Just a little of what you fancy can do
you the world of good. So, if you’re
desperately craving chocolate, treat
yourself to a couple of squares of the
really good stuff. Indulge yourself. Savour
it. But remind yourself that this is just a
little treat to tide you over until mealtime
and don’t eat the whole bar!
If you snack wisely, it can be a
convenient way to include additional
servings of healthy foods in your
everyday diet. A few wholegrain crackers,
for example, topped with cottage cheese
and fruit – whether its fresh or dried – is
a well-balanced snack that provides a
range of important nutrients.
Make sure that any drinks that you
choose pack a punch, nutritionally. Some
fruit juices, for example, are an excellent
source of vitamins, minerals and other
nutrients. Become an avid reader of
labels and choose your beverages wisely.
Keeping healthy, grab-and-go options
close to hand – whether they’re in your
desk drawer, your handbag or your
glove-box - can help you to resist the
unhealthy temptations of the vending
machine or the convenience store. Dried
Dawn is a part-time PA, living in Somerset. She’d never tried Sunsweet prune
juice before. She has a “quite good” lifestyle with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables
and exercise. Although her general health is very good, she regularly
suffers from acid reflux, one of the symptoms of a sluggish
digestion. She took part in the Sunsweet challenge to see if
the juice would help her digestive system function better and
“improve regularity”. She describes the taste of the juice as
“wholesome” and drank it chilled, before breakfast, every day
for 14 days. After a few days she noticed her bowel movements
were more frequent, leaving her feeling “more relaxed” with a “little
more energy” than usual. Dawn said, “Sometimes you need a push to try something
different. You could feel so much better inside and out. Try it, you may be surprised!”
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Recipe
Nutty
Mango
Smoothie
Ingredients
• 1 mango
• 500g yoghurt
• 250ml Sunsweet® Prune Juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons pistachio kernels
• 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
Link to recipe
Instructions
1. Peel mango, cut the fruit from the stone and dice.
2. Blend yoghurt, mango fruit and Prune Juice in a mixer. Blend and add honey to taste.
3. Chill in refrigerator or serve with ice cubes.
4. Sprinkle with pistachios and almonds.
Julian is a photographer from Hampshire. He has a very healthy lifestyle.
He exercises every day, for an hour, at the gym. His diet is excellent
with 3-4 portions of fruit each day. But, despite his good efforts,
Julian suffers from constipation and bloating and said that his
digestion was “average”. He described the taste of Sunsweet
prune juice as “delicious” and drank it from the fridge - every
morning and night - for 14 days. Julian described feeling “less
bloated” and “brilliant” during the challenge and said, “Try it, you
will like it and it really does make a difference.”
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Tip 4
Manage your
stress levels
These days, a certain element of stress
seems to be part and parcel of everyday
life, just one of those things. Stress may
be unavoidable but that doesn’t mean
that it can’t be manageable.
From a physical point of view, the
arguments in favour of regular exercise
are compelling. But there are stressbusting benefits, too. Choosing an
activity that you really enjoy – whether it’s
gardening, dancing or jogging – helps to
brighten your outlook and reduce stress.
A win-win situation, then, however you
look at it.
A wide network of friends, family and
colleagues is essential for your mental
well-being. Supportive relationships
can offer an emotional safety net for
the bad times and a personal fan-club
for the good times. Being empathetic
and emotionally available to others can
help us to put our own problems into
perspective, too. There’s nothing quite
like the feeling that comes from being
kind to somebody else!
Wherever you are and whatever you’re
doing, when you spot the opportunity for
a mini-break, take it.
• If you’re at work, push yourself back
from your desk every hour or so and
give yourself a hand massage. Using a
hand lotion that’s rich in aromatherapy
oils will heighten the experience.
• Sit down with a cuppa and take
a few minutes to really enjoy the
experience rather than drinking it, onthe-go.
• Brush up on your breathing
technique; just a couple of minutes of
deep breathing – whenever it’s needed
- can help to soothe the most frazzled
of heads.
• And enjoy the countless positive
moments in the day – from simple
things like someone holding open the
door for you - while, wherever possible,
letting go of the negative ones.
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Recipe
Apple
Nutmeg
Smoothie
Ingredients
• 1 apple, peeled, cored and
chopped
• 3 ounces (90ml) apple juice
• ½ Cup (120ml) Sunsweet®
Prune Juice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated
nutmeg
Instructions
Link to recipe
Serves 2
1. Add the apple to the prune juice, apple juice and nutmeg.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a tall glass and sprinkle a little nutmeg on top for garnish.
Tip: Adding cinnamon or cardamom is nice change in place of the nutmeg.
Pavlina lives in Suffolk, works part-time and has a good diet and healthy
lifestyle. “I eat pretty healthily and drink silly amounts of water and
green tea. I exercise most days of the week, yet I still suffer from
constipation and a bloated tummy.” She wanted to try Sunsweet
prune juice to see if it would improve any of her symptoms
of a sluggish digestion; heartburn, nausea and acid reflux.
She described the taste of the juice as refreshing, sweet and
wholesome. And, after just a few days of taking the juice, noticed
an improvement in her pre-existing digestive conditions and said she
was more “regular”, felt “less bloated” and “lighter”.
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Stay well
rested
A good night’s sleep is crucial for both
physical good health and emotional wellbeing. In fact, sleep deprivation has been
linked to conditions as diverse as heart
disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes
and obesity.
Screen-time – whether it’s the TV,
laptop or smart-phone – can be too
stimulating, close to bedtime. A calming,
undemanding book can be a better bet;
relaxing you, tiring your eyes and putting
some distance between you and the day.
Although regular exercise helps to
promote healthy sleep patterns, aerobic
activity too close to bedtime can have the
opposite effect. So save the strenuous
stuff for earlier on in the day.
Babies aren’t the only ones who benefit
from a bedtime routine. Choose a
regular bedtime – one that fits with your
schedule – and try to stick to it, even
at the weekends. A relaxing routine –
whether it’s sipping a warm drink in your
pyjamas or listening to soothing music –
can help you to get your body and mind
into the right gear for rest, too.
A light and well-balanced dinner - at
least two to three hours before bedtime
– will ensure that you’re pleasantly full,
without feeling bloated, so you won’t
wake up with an attack of the nighttime nibbles. Ditch the caffeine and the
alcohol, too. Herbal teas or warm, milky
drinks are much more conducive to help
you get a good night’s sleep.
And finally, make your bedroom into a
peaceful and uncluttered haven. A
dark, quiet, comfortable and cool room is
the best environment for sleep.
The perfect remedy for a good night!
High fibre snack foods - with just a little protein and fat – help regulate
blood sugar levels
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Find ways to de-stress – by reading or listening to music,
perhaps – to help avoid digestive problems
Regular exercise can improve your mood and boost energy levels
– a double bonus!
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How to take part in the Sunsweet
14-Day Challenge
• Purchase 2 x bottles of Sunsweet Prune Juice in Asda, Tesco and Waitrose between
4 February 2014 and 15 March 2014 and keep your receipt(s) in a safe place.
• Drink Sunsweet Prune Juice everyday for 14 days.
• If you don’t feel brilliant afterwards, write and tell us why not in more than 20 words.
Remember to enclose your two original receipt(s), name and address details and 2
bottle lids.
• Claims submitted with insufficient postage will have the postage deficit and Royal
Mail surcharge deducted from their refund. If the total refund becomes a negative
figure, no refund will be issued.
• Receipts dated outside of the promotional period will not constitute a valid claim. UK
18+. Normal exclusions apply. Send your application to Sunsweet (4599), PO BOX
151, Ludlow, SY8 9BE. Closing date for receipt of claims is 7 April 2014. One claim
per household.
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Full Terms and Conditions
1.This promotion is open to shoppers in Asda, Tesco and Waitrose who are United Kingdom (England,
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) residents aged 18+, excluding employees and their immediate
families of Sunsweet Growers Inc./Humdinger Foods Ltd. their agents and anyone else professionally
connected with the promotion.
2.To claim your refund, write your name and address on a plain piece of paper in capital letters and
detail in more than 20 words why you did not feel brilliant after drinking Sunsweet Prune Juice for 14
days. We recommend you drink 120ml per day.
3.Send this together with 2 Sunsweet Prune Juice bottle lids and your original itemised till receipt(s)
highlighting your purchases of 2 bottles of Sunsweet Prune Juice dated within the promotional period:
4 February 2014 to 15 March 2014. You must have completed the 14 day challenge before making
your claim and receipt(s) must be dated within the promotional period. Photocopied receipts will not
be accepted.
4.Send your application to Sunsweet (4599), PO BOX 151, Ludlow, SY8 9BE. Closing date for receipt
of claims is 7 April 2014.
5.The promoter reserves the right to verify all claims and to refuse to refund and/or refuse further
participation in the promotion and disqualify the participant where there are reasonable grounds to
believe there has been a breach of these terms and conditions or any instructions forming part of
this promotions entry requirements or otherwise where a participant has gained unfair advantage in
participating in the promotion or claimed using fraudulent means. The promoter will be the final arbiter
in any decisions and these will be binding and no correspondence will be entered into.
6.The offer is limited to one claim per household and the promotion is open to individuals only. No
applications from businesses will be accepted. The refund will be made to the value shown for the
Sunsweet purchases detailed on the original itemised till receipt(s), to a maximum of £4.00 (£2.00 per
bottle). The refund will be made by cheque to the name shown on your application.
7.Please allow 28 days to receive your refund from receipt of a valid claim.
8.Maximum of one entry per envelope for a single claim. No applications from agents, third parties, or
organised groups will be accepted. No bulk entries.
9.Any questions concerning the legal interpretation of the rules will be based on law and the Courts of
England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction.
10.Your statutory rights are not affected.
11.No responsibility can be accepted by the promoter for claims lost, damaged or delayed in the post.
Photocopied claims or receipts will deem the claim invalid and will not be processed. Proof of posting
does not constitute proof of delivery. We recommend you use recorded delivery for your claim.
12.Promoter: Sunsweet Growers Inc., c/o Humdinger Foods Ltd, Kingston upon Hull, HU7 0YG, UK
(please do not send claims to this address).
Medical Disclaimer
The information included in this guide is not a substitute for discussing your general health, weight
management and nutritional requirements with your doctor or health care provider.
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