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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2662 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 415 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017 For The New Year—Get Off To A Grape Start (NAPSA)—If you’ve resolved to eat better this year, start by packing your plate with produce, including a dynamite little fruit— the Concord grape. Concord grapes are bold in taste and pack quite a nutritious punch. They can be enjoyed as 100% grape juice or in simple, healthy and flavor-packed recipes. Welch’s uses Concord grapes grown in North America exclusively by its family-farmer owners, who work tirelessly during harvest season to collect exceptional fruit that meets their high quality standards. These Concord grapes are picked at their peak and pressed into juice within eight hours of harvesting to capture their perfectly ripe flavor. Thanks to the Concord grape, 100% grape juice can help support a healthy heart. According to Alton Brown, Food Network star, food historian and scientist, “Welch’s presses the entire Concord grape, skin, seed, pulp and all, and that releases hearthealthy plant nutrients called polyphenols.” Many of the polyphenols in Concord grapes are the same as those found in wine. In fact, you can even use 100% grape juice instead of sweet wine in a variety of recipes, which saves you from needing to buy another ingredient at the store. There are many ways to share the goodness of Concord grapes. 100% grape juice made with Concord grapes can be enjoyed in a glass as a nutritious beverage and can easily be incorporated into recipes for desserts, low-fat salad dressings, marinades and more. This tasty ingredient not only enhances the flavor of your favorite dishes, but also adds a boost of heart-healthy purple fruit to your day. Take Aim At Skin Imperfections Cooking and baking with 100% grape juice made with Concord grapes is easy, delicious and healthy. Here’s one easy way to add this one-of-a-kind fruit to your menu: (NAPSA)—When it comes to skincare, women and men are taking serious aim at enlarged pores. “The obsession over pores has increased given the link between pore size and skin radiance. Everyone knows that the smaller the pore, the younger, tighter and healthier skin looks,” says boardcertified dermatologist Dr. Jody Poached Pears in Grape Juice 1 cups Welch’s 100% Grape Juice made with Concord grapes 2 cinnamon sticks 2 strips of orange rind 4 pears, peeled with stems remaining •In a medium saucepan, bring grape juice, cinnamon and orange rind to a boil. •Place pears standing in saucepan and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. •Turn or spoon juice over pears as they simmer. Remove pears and let cool. •Reduce sauce by boiling down to about 1⁄3 cup. •Spoon sauce over pears and keep chilled. •Serve pears by themselves or with light whipped cream. Learn More: You can find more facts, tips and recipes to share the goodness of Concord grapes with your family in the New Year at www.welchs.com. iStockphoto.com/svetikd. For smooth, flawless skin, treat pores properly. Levine. While we can’t change our genes, Levine confirms there is hope for keeping enlarged pores at bay. “Properly caring for your skin and following a dedicated skincare regimen is a must in the battle against enlarged pores.” Pore size is exacerbated by dirt and oil—both of which lead to inflammation and acne—so keeping skin clean is essential. “Your skin needs to breathe, so remember to wash your face each morning and night to remove oils, makeup and so on,” she advises. “Avoid using harsh soaps on your face, as abrasive products can aggravate skin.” Dr. Levine recommends a targeted regimen from Algenist Skincare’s Multi-Perfecting Collection for the ongoing treatment of pores. “The Pore Corrector Concentrate is a must-have for tightening pores, reducing discoloration, smoothing roughness and refining skin texture.” Independent clinical testing found the product smooths skin texture by 24 percent and decreases pore size by 10 percent. It’s available at www.Algenist. com, Sephora and QVC. Three Easy Steps To Improved Performance (NAPSA)—A properly maintained vehicle can keep you on the road to safety and savings. It will run more efficiently and extend the life of your vehicle. Even if you don’t feel the results from each small improvement, several together can make a big difference. Here are three to consider: Oil Forward Thinking The old adage that “oil is oil” has given way to an increased use in synthetic motor oil over conventional. Conventional motor oil can break down quickly, making it harder for your engine’s internal parts to move. According to the experts at autos.com, “Any step you can do to reduce the friction in your engine will result in better gas mileage and improve fuel economy.” Not all synthetic oils are the same. The additives that oil companies mix with their base oil determine its performance. Take premium synthetic motor oil Royal Purple, for example. It combines premium base oils with proprietary additive technologies to create high-performance motor oils that optimize engine performance, increasing fuel efficiency and protecting the engine from wear and corrosion. If you’re concerned about the environment, you may be relieved to know that using synthetic motor oil can be part of your “green” initiative. Look for the words “Energy Conserving” or “Resource Conserving” on the API performance label. By using synthetic oil, depending on your driving habits, you can change your oil at 10,000 miles instead of the quick-oil-change standard of 3,000. This saves you money and reduces the amount of used oil put back into the environment. Spark Matters Spark plugs aren’t commonly thought of when it comes to vehi- Using a fuel system cleaner can help restore your vehicle’s fuel economy. cle maintenance, but they play a critical role in how your car works. Spark plugs ignite the compressed gas that goes into the engine cylinder. The power and efficiency in gasoline engines depends on consistently strong sparks. Spark plugs will still spark after 10,000 miles but because of the weaker spark, the fuel combustion will be incomplete, resulting in reduced power and fuel economy. Easy Increase One inexpensive and easy way to increase your vehicle’s performance and gas mileage is to use a fuel system cleaner every three months or 3,000 miles. For example, Royal Purple’s fuel system cleaner and stabilizer, Max-Clean, can clean the fuel injection system to reduce engine buildup and restore fuel economy. Taking the time to care for your car can keep it running more efficiently and improve its performance for longer life on the road. Learn More For more information about premium synthetic products and how they can improve performance, visit www.royalpurpleconsumer. com or call (888) 382-6300.