by Cascade Ice on August 8, 2013
We are “Kickin’ It
” this week with lifestyle blogger Betsy Mitchell. Betsy is the founder of The Dallas Socials, a hyper-local blog with everything you need to know about Dallas, Texas. From the best local shopping and events to local business and product reviews, the site has you covered. Betsy started the site in 2009 to help people get out of the house and involved in their city. Read on to learn what she has to say about maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Why is “healthy living” important to you?
Many people don’t realize the importance of healthy living. Healthy living is essential to maintaining long-term health and living a full life with no restrictions.
Who are your “healthy living” role models and why?
I’m not big into following or idolizing people who are famous. If I were to chose any role models, I would chose the working mom who is implementing a healthy lifestyle into her family’s lives and the father who teaches his kids the importance of working out. It would be the every day person who makes the time and effort to stay healthy, regardless of what is going on his or her live.
What is your go-to healthy meal when you are short on time?
Steamed brussel sprouts and salad are so simple but very healthy and nutritious! I love this combination because it can be made within minutes.
Do you have any tips for families who want to make some healthy lifestyle changes?
Start slowly so you don’t burn yourself out from eating overly healthy in the beginning. Make small changes in your diet and your daily habits to make a healthy lifestyle change.
Are there any foods that you consider to be off-limits completely?
No! One bad meal won’t make you fat, just like one healthy meal won’t make you skinny. I don’t believe in completely restricting yourself from any food. You have to be smart about your choices.
In addition to eating right, do you have any other tips to share on overall wellness?
Healthy living is a combination of eating right, working out, getting enough sleep, etc. It truly is a lifestyle and many components play a role. Don’t let one bad day of eating or stress get you down. Healthy living isn’t always easy, so don’t give up!
To learn more about Dallas Socials and how you can stay active in the DFW area, visit their website, Facebook and Twitter.
by Cascade Ice on August 1, 2013
Back-to-school season is a great time to change up your kids’ eating habits. Yes, it’s easy to serve them soda or a glass of lemonade, but do you know that those beverages can contain upwards of 38 grams of sugar?
Try something different. Cascade Ice is a zero-calorie, sparkling flavored water that is free of unhealthy “extras” like sugar, sodium, caffeine and gluten. The line comes in 21 delicious and unique flavors including Orange Mango, Coconut, Strawberry Lemonade and Pomegranate Berry!
Kids love the great taste of Cascade Ice, and parents are thrilled to have a healthier option than sugary juices and sodas to add to lunches or snacks. While great straight out of the bottle, you can also have fun mixing it up with other ingredients. Below are a few fun recipes that families everywhere will enjoy making and tasting this back-to-school season!
Apple Fizzie
Just pour 6oz Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie McIntosh Apple over ice, add in sliced apples and sprinkle in some cinnamon. For the perfect after-school combo, serve the extra apple slices with a tablespoon of peanut butter!
Back-to-School Berry Blast
To create one, mix 1 cup of apple slices, 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup soy or almond milk, a handful of fresh berries and 4oz Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Pomegranate Berry in a blender. Blend until smooth and top with a few more fresh berries.
Watermelon Slushie
Watermelon is oh-so-delicious, and ripe for the pickin’ this fall. In a blender, combine a few handfuls of ice, several seedless watermelon chunks and 8oz Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Blueberry Watermelon. Then, pour in 6oz of club soda. Blend to desired consistency and enjoy!
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by Cascade Ice on June 27, 2013
This week, we are Kickin’ It with Amanda Hernandez, a dietitian and blogger at The Nutritionist Reviews. Amanda is a registered dietitian that posts about product reviews, giveaways, healthy recipes and nutrition articles. Keep reading to learn more about how Amanda maintains a healthy life.
Why is “Healthy Living” important to you?
Healthy living is important to me because overall health depends on your lifestyle including your diet and exercise.
What is your go-to healthy meal when you are short on time?
When I am short on time, I love to make simple meals such as quick vegetarian tacos (whole-wheat tortillas, low-sodium black beans, tomatoes, onions, lettuce and salsa).
Are there any foods that you consider to be off-limits completely?
I do not consider any foods completely off-limits, but I do try to limit fried foods, fast food and having too much dessert.
In addition to eating right, do you have any other tips to share on overall wellness?
Yes! In addition to eating healthy, I think it’s important to stay active and exercise regularly. I try to exercise 4-5 days per week including running, biking, walking and weight lifting. Working out makes me feel great!
Follow Amanda on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest to learn more about her tips for living a healthy life.
by Cascade Ice on June 6, 2013
We had a blast with our fun-loving “Find Your Flavor” contest, and we hope you did too! Over 900 people took the quiz to find out which Cascade Ice flavor “best fits” their personality. By taking the quiz to find their flavor fit, Cascade Ice fans could also enter to win a case of Cascade Ice, given away daily throughout the contest. The Grand Prize winner, Karen McSpadden, won 2 cases of Cascade Ice and a $100 American Express gift card!
After calculating the quiz results, we discovered that the majority of our fans’ “best fit” was Cascade Ice Coconut! A whopping 43% of quiz-takers identified themselves as beachy and laid-back. They enjoy spending time in the sun, which is synonymous to fun in their mind!
The next most popular flavor results were Blueberry Watermelon and Lemonade – at 19% each. Fans who got Blueberry Watermelon are socializers to the max. They host the perfect party, find the hippest spots to hang out and dress up to dance the night away. Our Lemonade fans love to keep their friends on their toes – literally. They enjoy going to the park, packing a picnic or hitting the links.
We enjoyed getting to know all of our fans a bit more through our ‘Find Your Flavor’ quiz! Although the contest is over, you can still discover your own flavor by taking the quiz here. Then, pick up your favorite Cascade Ice flavor at a retailer near you! Not sure where to find it? Visit our Where to Buy map!
Cheers!
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