Need Some New Reading Material? Check out These Fellow Healthy Living Blogs!

by Cascade Ice on July 15, 2020

As a follow-up to our previous blog post on the best healthy living podcasts, we thought we could also offer up some great blogs that focus on living a healthy life through regular exercise, clean food, and mental wellness. Below are some of our favorite reads (besides our own The Flavorful Life blog, of course) that will help take your fitness, diet and overall wellness to the next level.

The Art of Healthy Living

Written by experts in the industry, this blog delivers information on everything from beauty tips to mental health. It’s laid out beautifully in dozens of categories, along with reviews on various diets or exercise offerings. The recipe section will give you some unique ideas on how to spice up your diet while staying on track with your goals. 

The Fitnessista

Gina, aka the “Fitnessista,” has had her blog since healthy living blogs started! She has a fun vibe and shares quick, impactful workouts and family-friendly recipes, as she’s a wife and mom herself.  She’s a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor and weight loss specialist, so the blog is the perfect resource for getting inspiration on setting and maintaining healthy living goals (and getting inspiration on a cute outfit to wear too!)

The Healthy Maven

This blog is perfect for those who are looking for a varied approach and lots of options for advice. With focus on living a better life at home, work, and the gym, The Healthy Maven offers tons of amazing recipe ideas, DIY tips and enjoyable workouts. There is even a sister podcast available (by the same name) who have weekly guest speakers in the health and wellness industry.

Fit Bottomed Girls

This blog has been around for a long time, and follows the lifestyles of two friends who strive to maintain a healthier lifestyle without succumbing to the ideals of what fit should look like. They take a balanced approach to healthy living, with the advice of creating long-lasting, small, daily changes that you can stick with. They offer delicious nutrition-packed recipes, workouts, and meditation exercises.Do you read healthy living blogs? What is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Simple Ways to Boost Your Physical Endurance

by Cascade Ice on July 2, 2020

Are you a veteran exerciser who gets your physical activity in every day? Are you a beginner who is just starting to make long term healthy habits for a better lifestyle? Whether you’re an expert or a novice, everyone could use tips to increase their physical stamina. After all, good physical endurance can fight off fatigue and exhaustion, and can allow you to perform your daily activities easier while exerting less energy. Here are some easy, attainable goals that will help take your endurance to the next level.

Exercise

Have you ever felt completely unmotivated to exercise, but you get out there and do it anyway, and then you feel great? There is a reason for this phenomenon, which is why people often say “You never regret it when it’s over.” Consistent exercise – whether it’s a daily neighborhood walk or cycling class at the gym – has been shown to build your physical endurance. Not to mention, studies have shown that regular exercise can improve your energy levels, sleep quality, and brain function.

Meditation

Daily meditation can greatly increase your physical stamina and your ability to handle stressful situations. A recent study showed that those who meditated regularly saw  significant improvements in stress levels and sense of well-being, in addition to more endurance and less fatigue.  

Water

Water is essential for your body to perform at its best. Human beings, regardless of age or level of physical fitness, need adequate water throughout the day. But even water can get boring, which is why Cascade Ice Water offers several different product lines to meet your individual tastes, and to help you meet your daily water intake goals. When you’re properly hydrated, you can perform your preferred physical activity for longer, and with a clearer mind.

Caffeine

On days when you feel like you’re in a rut, and too tired to exercise, caffeine can give you the perfect boost to get you out the door. Cascade Ice also offers organic caffeinated options for the right amount of energy to power you through a workout. Keep in mind, you can build up a tolerance to caffeine, so stay away from caffeine sources that are loaded with sugar. 

How do you boost your physical endurance? What’s your biggest challenge or obstacle? We’d love to hear from you! Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Indoor Essentials with Classy and Kate

by Cascade Ice on June 22, 2020

One of our favorite influencers, Katelynn from “Classy and Kate”, recently shared her thoughts on how she’s sprucing up her daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because, like everyone, she is spending more time at home than ever before, she has found it more important than ever to create a relaxing environment, and to nurture healthy habits and hobbies that keep her motivated. 

Katelynn’s daily essentials have been a good planner (to organize her day), books, paint supplies, and props for photoshoots. She’s had fun getting back into old hobbies and spending afternoons with the windows open, sunshine streaming in, and birds chirping outside while she works on various projects. 

She also found a great way to add a little “something” to the days spent at home than a refreshing, light and organic Cascade Ice Sparkling Water? With only 2 ingredients — carbonated water and natural organic flavor – and nine different flavors to choose from, your days at home will never be boring! 

And, if you feel like spicing it up during happy hour at home, check out some of Cascade Ice’s cocktail recipes for inspiration on some low-sugar, low-calorie libations. Cheers and stay healthy!

How have you been keeping things interesting and fun at home? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Can Staying Hydrated Help Your Skin Look Better?

by Cascade Ice on June 5, 2020

Staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do to make your entire body function well. But one essential organ that often gets overlooked (even though it’s the biggest!) is our skin. 

The average adult body is nearly 60 percent water, and our skin alone contains 63 percent water. Water is essential for cells to carry nutrients throughout our body and other organs. When you don’t get enough, it can keep your body from eliminating toxins through your skin, which in turn makes your skin more susceptible to skin problems like eczema, psoriasis, discoloration, and even premature aging. 

The good news? You can actively make small changes each day to help keep your skin looking great. If you have a sweaty workout, make sure you replenish your fluids by drinking extra water or a sports drink with electrolytes. If you want a snack that will keep you hydrated and give you extra energy, make a smoothie! With all of the fresh fruit and vegetables, smoothies are an awesome (and yummy!) way to stay hydrated. Lastly, make a daily water intake goal. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is 15.5 cups of fluids for men, and 11.5 cups of fluids a day for women. Bored with tap water? Pick up a Cascade Ice Sparkling Water. With so many flavors and varieties, you’ll never lose interest in staying hydrated to achieve healthy, glowing skin! 

How do you make sure you take care of your skin? Tell us in the comments below! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.