by Cascade Ice on November 14, 2011
November has been named Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. Although there is quite a list of celebrities who practice a gluten-free diet (Zooey Deschanel, Ryan Phillippe and Emmy Rossum just to name a few), there are still some who don’t exactly know what going gluten-free is all about.
Gluten refers to the proteins that are found in wheat, grains, barley and rye. When a person who is gluten intolerant consumes gluten products, their small intestine becomes inflamed leading to a myriad of health problems.
Celiac disease, or gluten intolerance, affects 1 in every 133 Americans. However, it can take a long time for a doctor to diagnose celiac disease because its symptoms are so broad and often times are similar to irritable bowel syndrome.
Maintaining a gluten-free diet for those with celiac disease is essential. If a person with celiac disease continues to consume gluten the chance of gastrointestinal cancer increases by a factor of 40 to 100 times that of the normal population.
Finding somewhere to eat can be difficult if you suffer from gluten intolerance, but the NFCA has provided a list of restaurants who have participated in their GREAT Kitchen program that can safely prepare gluten-free meal options. Of course you can always grab a Cascade Ice, because all our flavors are gluten-free!
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by Cascade Ice on November 4, 2011
The American Diabetes Association has named November American Diabetes Month. In the United States more than 26 million children and adults are living with diabetes and 79 million are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is often overlooked as deadly or serious, but diabetes kills more people each year than breast cancer and AIDS combined.
The ADA estimates that by 2050 1 in every 3 Americans will have diabetes. Diabetes can lead to blindness, severe nerve damage and slowed digestion. The estimated cost of diabetes in America is $174 billion.
What You Can Do:
How You Can Prevent Diabetes:
- Stay active an exercise – get up and move around for 30 minutes a day (take the dog for a walk, play with the kids, walk around the mall)
- Follow healthy eating habits – eat leaner meats, eat whole grains and avoid sugary sodas (try opting for a Cascade Ice instead!)
When you’re starting to plan your diabetes prevention track, remember that you can take small steps. You’ll find more success if you do a little bit at a time and make true, long-term lifestyle changes.
We know this November we’ll be swapping out our sugary sodas for a delicious Cascade Ice 2-calorie, sugar and sodium-free flavor like coconut! What steps have you taken towards a healthier lifestyle this month?
by Cascade Ice on October 24, 2011
Halloween is fast approaching, meaning that candy is everywhere. It’s hard to not want to join in all the fun, so we grabbed the healthiest Halloween candy options from Real Simple so you can have a sweet treat!
Reese’s vs. Snickers: In the fun size version, Snickers contains less fat and saturated fat.
Peanut M&Ms vs. Skittles: Skittles may have less calories, but Peanut M&Ms rate lower on the glycemic index. This means that the sugar will be released more slowly into your body and leave you satisfied for a longer period of time.
Milky Way vs. Pay Day: Go for the Milky Way! Milky Way has 50 percent of the fat and sodium of Pay Day.
Carmel Apples vs. Candy Apples: This is a trick! These treats are both pretty good for you in comparison to other candies. They both have fiber because of the apple, although Candy Apples are typically slightly lower in calories (about 70 calories less) than Carmel Apples.
Be sure to have some Cascade Ice to substitute soda and other sugary drinks this Halloween. Orange Mango and the Apple Tini Mixer can make for some ghoulishly fun party drinks!
For the full list of candy comparisons click here.
by Cascade Ice on October 18, 2011
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have decided to arm you with the best tips for lowering your cancer risk.
- Avoid smoking and other smokers. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, but the less time you spend around cigarettes the less likely you are to develop lung cancer.
- Limit your alcohol intake. One too many can leave you prone to breast and colon cancer.
- Move for 30 minutes a day. This can really help keep you heart healthy and lower your cancer risk.
- Wear sunscreen everyday, no matter the season. Even during fall and winter you can be susceptible to skin cancer, so layer on that SPF!
- Be sure to drink lots of water! You can always grab a Cascade Ice Ultra Pure Water to keep you healthy and hydrated.
You can find more tips for lowering your cancer risk at Self.com.
What are you doing in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month? We know we’re sipping on one of our pinkest drinks, Blueberry Watermelon!
