Eat Berries and Keep Your Brain Young | Tropical Smoothie Cafe Health News

Did you know that eating strawberries can slow down the aging process in your brain? According to findings presented at the 2009 Berry Health Symposium, it can. Among the studies presented, one showed that older adults who consume strawberries at least once a month have less cognitive decline. And for women, eating strawberries is particularly good. Women who consumed more than one serving of strawberries per month had a 16.2% slower rate of cognitive decline versus those who consumed less.

In addition to helping keep the brain young, eating strawberries may also aid in the prevention of heart disease and certain types of cancer. Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Brigham & Women’s Hospital are exploring the link between strawberry consumption and cardiovascular disease prevention via an analysis of dietary, lifestyle, clinical, and blood data from 28,000 women enrolled in their Women’s Health Study. As to cancer prevention, the Ohio State University Research Foundation will address the ability of strawberries to suppress the growth of prostate tumors.

We hope to share results of these studies soon.
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The Fruit Aficionado | Real Fruit Smoothies

Ever wonder who selects all the fresh and delicious fruit for Tropical Smoothie Café’s 280 locations? Introducing Patagonia Food. TSC has worked with Gary Bernstein of Patagonia for a number of years now. Gary is a great guy and real fruit aficionado. He’s such an expert on fruit that we’ve recently dubbed him our resident “Fruit Guru.”

Gary informed us that the California Strawberry Commission recently came out with a definitive study that indicated strawberries to be essentially a food with ‘superfood-like’ qualities. As fans of TSC know, strawberries are a key ingredient in many of our smoothies, including the always popular JettyPunch™.

We’ll be sharing the latest fruit information from our Fruit Guru and more details on how he goes about sourcing the highest-quality fruit for TSC on subsequent posts. So stay tuned!

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Hits The One Year Landmark!

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Local Slidell Smoothie and Sandwich Café Offers Year-Round Tropical Paradise Destination for Customers

Slidell, Louisiana (September, 2009)– Local entrepreneur Rene Arcemont celebrates his one year anniversary of the grand opening of Tropical Smoothie Café situated at in Slidell.

Since opening in 2008, Tropical Smoothie Café has built a loyal customer base with its menu offerings of smoothies and gourmet sandwiches presented in a warm and tropically-inviting atmosphere. Arcemont’s Slidell location has quickly gained popularity as a healthy alternative to other quick service restaurants throughout the region.

“For the past year, it has been a pleasure to serve customers throughout the Slidell area,” Arcemont said. “Our promise to provide a unique fresh dining alternative that does not compromise quality or taste will remain steadfast throughout the years to come.”

Tropical Smoothie Café offers an enticing selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner options including more than 35 real-fruit, blended smoothies which create an intense mouthwatering experience. Guests can also satisfy their taste buds with an array of specialty ‘Bistro’ sandwiches made with meats from Dietz & Watson, plus salads that offer a tasty treat in a tropical aura.

“It is nice to hear from guests when they come in that they like the fact they do not have to travel far to enjoy a tropical getaway all year-round,” Arcemont added.

For more information, visit http://www.tropicalsmoothie.com/ or call 888-292-2522.

About Tropical Smoothie Café

Established in Destin, Florida in 1997, Tropical Smoothie Café has taken the smoothie concept to the next level by offering diners a healthy alternative to typical fast food. The concept, which introduced food in 1999, provides consumers with a variety of high-quality real-fruit smoothies, toasted wraps, Bistro sandwiches and salads. The company also caters. Tropical Smoothie Café includes menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ranked 127 out of 500 and rated one of the fastest growing franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine, the concept currently has 280 locations in 34 states. Plans call for more than 300 locations by the end of 2009. For further information, visit www.tropicalsmoothiecafé.com or call 888-292-2522.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Announces Sweepstakes Winner!

Tropical Smoothie Café Sends Arizona Couple and Their Friends to Warner Bros. Studios




Smoothie and Sandwich Chain Announces Winner of Sweepstakes for ‘SHORTS’ Movie Release Promotion with Studio Company





Destin, Florida (September, 2009) – Tropical Smoothie Café, a tropical-themed smoothie and sandwich chain with 280 locations nationwide, today announced the winner of its sweepstakes celebrating the release of the magical fantasy adventure SHORTS, starring Jon Cryer, William H. Macy and James Spader.





In partnership with Warner Bros. Studios, Tropical Smoothie Café’s promotion lasted from July 26, 2009 to August 29, 2009 and had more than 10,000 entrants vying for an opportunity to win a free trip for four to Los Angeles and four VIP passes for a tour of Warner Bros. Studios.





Sweepstakes winner Michelle Calhoon of Anthem, Ariz., her husband, John, and two close friends from Minnesota will spend three nights in a hotel of their choice in Los Angeles. Calhoon has until April 29, 2010, to take the trip, but she said their plans are go around the first week of December this year and stay at the Disneyland Hotel.





“I was over-the-moon excited when I got a phone call telling me I had won a trip to Los Angeles and a VIP Tour of Warner Bros. Studios,” Calhoon said. “The mere history within those walls is exciting in and of itself.”





Calhoon describes herself as a “sweepstakes hobbyist” who has won other prizes, but nothing can compare to this one.





“This is an extremely generous grand prize Tropical Smoothie Café has awarded me, and I am very grateful. This experience is definitely one of the highlights of my ‘sweepstaking’ career,” she added





The prize includes round-trip airfare, in addition to the hotel stay and tour of Warner Bros. Studios. The total value of Tropical Smoothie Café’s sweepstakes grand prize is $6,000.





“We are honored to have worked with Warner Bros. Studios for the release of SHORTS and are thrilled to provide what promises to be a truly memorable experience for Michelle, John and their friends,” said Jim Valentino, president and chief operating officer of Tropical Smoothie Café. “Both the movie and our stores have a magical quality about them, and what better place to see where magic is made than Warner Bros. Studios!”






About Warner Bros. Pictures’ fantasy adventure SHORTS




11-year-old Toe Thompson is the designated punching bag for the bullies of his suburb community when during a freak storm, a mysterious wish-granting Rainbow Rock falls from the sky. Suddenly the neighborhood that Toe already thinks is weird is about to get even weirder. As the Rainbow Rock ricochets around town, wishes-come-true quickly and turn the neighborhood upside down. This magical fantasy adventure is told through a series of shorts that each brings to life the sometimes wonderful, often terrible and totally out-of-control wishes that become far more than Toe and his neighbors ever imagined. Visit http://www.shortsmovie.com/ for more information.





About Tropical Smoothie Café




Established in Destin, Fla., in 1997, Tropical Smoothie Café has taken the smoothie concept to the next level by offering diners a healthy alternative to typical fast food. The concept, which introduced food in 1999, provides consumers with a variety of high-quality real-fruit smoothies, specialty wraps, grilled flatbread and gourmet sandwiches and salads. The company also caters. Tropical Smoothie Café includes menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ranked 127 out of 500 and rated one of the fastest growing franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine, the concept currently has 280 locations in 34 states. Plans call for 300 locations by the end of 2009. For more information, visit http://www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/ or call 888-292-2522.

Kids Eat Free On Sundays at Tropical Smoothie Cafe!

Tropical Smoothie Café Launches ‘Kids Eat Free’ on Sundays

Promotion highlights rollout of new Kids Combo Meals

DESTIN, FL (August, 2009) – Tropical Smoothie Café is celebrating the introduction of its new Kids Combo Meals by offering kids 12 and younger a chance to enjoy the meals for free on Sundays for a limited time.

Beginning August 30, 2009 through October 3, 2009 in all 280 Tropical Smoothie Cafés throughout the United States, kids can receive the new Big Kahuna Combo free on Sundays when an accompanying adult purchases a Paradise Combo. The Big Kahuna Combo includes a food item, side and 12-ounce Kid’s Smoothie. Kids also have the option of choosing the new Little Surfer Combo (food item, side and 12-ounce soda) as their free meal.

The Kids Combo Meals are a prominent addition to the new menu at Tropical Smoothie Café, which debuted in August in all of the restaurants of the tropical-themed smoothie and sandwich restaurant chain. The menu features new food items and recipes, highlighted with mouth-watering photos of the food and vibrant, tropical colors.

New food items on the kids’ menu include Cheese Pizza, Banana Mania Smoothie and a Kid Flatbread, which comes in three varieties: ham and American cheese, turkey and provolone and grilled cheese.

“For the first time, we’re giving kids the option to choose a combo meal, just as their parents can,” said Jim Valentino, president and chief operating officer. “By offering the opportunity to try one for free, we’re letting kids and their parents know that we offer all of our customers the delicious, quality meals they crave.”

In addition to giving kids a new meal option, Tropical Smoothie Café is offering the organizations that support school programs and other youth activities an opportunity to maximize their charitable efforts through the restaurant chain’s In-Store Fundraising Program.

“At Tropical Smoothie Café, we strive to contribute to a healthier way of life in the communities where we live,” Valentino said. “Our In-Store Fundraising Program gives back a portion of our sales during a specified time and date to a community organization, which allows it to better fund its activities and events.”

After arranging a time and date with the manager or owner of a Tropical Smoothie Café, the restaurant will display customized flyers advertising the fundraiser a week prior to the event. The restaurant also will provide organizations an electronic copy of the flyer to print and pass out.

“We want your next fundraiser at Tropical Smoothie Café to be the most successful and fun event that it can be,” Valentino said.

About Tropical Smoothie Café

Established in Destin, Fla., in 1997, Tropical Smoothie Café has taken the smoothie concept to the next level by offering diners a healthy alternative to typical fast food. The concept, which introduced food in 1999, provides consumers with a variety of high-quality real-fruit smoothies, specialty wraps, gourmet sandwiches and salads. The company also caters. Tropical Smoothie Café includes menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ranked 127 out of 500 and rated one of the fastest growing franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine, the concept currently has 280 locations in 34 states. Plans call for 300 locations by the end of 2009. For more information, visit http://www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/ or call 888-292-2522.