Introducing Our New Cascade Ice 2-Calorie Flavors!

by Cascade Ice on April 26, 2011

We are very pleased to introduce two new flavors to our Cascade Ice 2-calorie water line — Coconut and Huckleberry Blackberry! We pride ourselves on always delivering new, unique flavor combinations to our Cascade Ice fans, and this is just the start!  You can find the entire lineup of our 21 different flavors on www.CascadeIceWater.com. Please stay tuned to our Facebook page for more upcoming product launches, as well as chances to win Cascade Ice.

Enter the Cascade Ice “Guess Our New Flavors” Sweepstakes Today!

by Cascade Ice on April 18, 2011

We’re excited to launch our “Guess our New Flavors” sweepstakes this week, leading up to the unveiling of two very special new flavors of Cascade Ice 2-Calorie water!

All you have to do is enter your two best guesses via our Facebook sweepstakes form, and those who guess at least one flavor correctly will win a case! We will announce the winners next week. Good luck!

How to Avoid that Bliss Bulge

by Cascade Ice on April 14, 2011

According to a recent article by Best Health, studies are showing that when people are in relationships, they tend to gain weight. Researchers found that married men and women were twice as likely to become obese as their single counterparts. The study also showed that even living with someone can increase the risk of weight gain. But why exactly? And what can you do to combat the bulge?

There isn’t specific evidence as to why couples gained weight, but experts speculate that sharing a home can prompt a dramatic shift in eating practices. For example, if your partner tends to be more relaxed around eating, you will inevitably pick that habit up as well. Also, when you have a partner who wants unhealthy snacks and is used to having them, then those snacks are going to be in the house, making them more readily available. Even exercise can go by the wayside, when you begin to prefer going to the movie with your honey, rather than spin class.

To avoid these common traps, prioritize and make small changes together. Couples who establish goals and believe that their heath is important are more likely to stay trim long-term.

Learn to communicate, but make sure the conversation is non-threatening and inclusive. Exchange suggestions about foods you could stand to lose from the fridge, or exercise you could start incorporating into your day. Strategizing and planning can help too – the first step is as simple as walking together to a favorite restaurant, instead of taking the car. Bad behavior may be contagious, but good habits can be, as well.

What do you do to stay healthy and happy in your relationship?

Healthiest Easter Candy Options

by Cascade Ice on April 6, 2011

Easter is arguably one of the best times to indulge in sweets – chocolate Easter bunnies and fruity jellybeans galore! But, those delicious sugary sweets can tack on the calories and fat faster than you realize. So, we’ve investigated some of the best choices to indulge in this Easter, without sacrificing your healthy living goals.

By far, Peeps marshmallows come in at the healthiest option, with only 32 calories each, zero fat calories, and 7 grams of sugar. Coming in at second are Jelly Belly assorted jelly beans, with only 140 calories (for 35 beans!), zero fat and 28 grams of sugar. Another healthier option if you’re craving a smaller treat, is a Brach’s chocolate covered marshmallow egg. It has a mere 43 calories and 6 grams of sugar.

The key thing to remember when enjoying holiday treats is moderation. Also, many major grocers also sell sugar-free versions of these seasonal treats. Happy Easter egg hunting!

Courtesy of FitSugar.com