Vending Machine Diet Downfalls

by Cascade Ice on August 18, 2011

You have two hours left of your work day and your stomach begins to grumble. You slowly approach the break room and glance over at the vending machine. The shiny packaged snack options are almost calling your name as your dig in your pocket for spare change.

A lot of us experience this afternoon diet disaster, but how much do you really know about those afternoon vending indulgences? We have pulled some of the biggest vending machine downfalls from Fitness Magazine, so you know which vending machine snacks are the worst.

The least healthy vending machine snacks:

• Pop-tarts Frosted Strawberry
  • 420 calories, 10g fat, 2.5g sat fat, 40g sugar
• Doritos
  • 250 calories, 13g fat, 2.5g sat fat
• Skittles
  • 250 calories, 2.5g fat, 2.5g sat fat
• Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers
  • 160 calories, 8g fat, 2g sat fat
• Twix
  • 280 calories, 14g fat, 11g sat fat
• 3 Musketeers 
  • 260 calories, 8g fat, 5g sat fat, 40g sugar

It’s amazing how much can be crammed into such a small package! Don’t let the vending machine ruin your diet. Pick snacks that are filling and good for you. Opt for fruit, low-fat cheese or anything with whole grains. They will help you feel full and have more nutritional value than most vending machine options.

How often do you snack throughout the day? What foods will you choose to replace your vending machine snacks?

Cascade Ice at the KIIS FM “Fox Teen Choice Awards” Gift Room

by Cascade Ice on August 15, 2011

Cascade Ice got the amazing opportunity to be a part of one of LA’s coolest events on Friday, August 4 at the W Hotel in Westwood.  LA’s #1 radio station, KIIS FM 102.7, brought together the hottest brands and names in Hollywood in honor of the “Fox Teen Choice Awards” last weekend.

Cascade Ice was in the mix and every celeb from the Real Housewives and T Pain to the stars of Glee, Pretty Little Liars and The Bachelor­ all came out to enjoy the roof-top gift room.

A real thrill was when comedian Ross Matthews from E!’s Chelsea Lately stopped by the Cascade Ice Water Bar and said, “Oh I know these!  They’re from Washington!  I’m from there too…Go Washington!”  He loved the waters and took all of the Lemonade flavors.

Another highlight was when rapper T Pain took a sip of his Orange Mango and shouted, “This tastes just like orange soda…I love this!  And it is water??  WOW!”

Everyone at the event had a bottle of Cascade Ice Water in hand as they mingled. Even other vendors came by to get a taste because they heard all the buzz from guests.

Cascade Ice really made a splash!

Protect Your Memory

by Cascade Ice on August 10, 2011

Ever get up and forget what you got up for? The occasionally forgetful moment is common for most people, especially if you are really busy.

Did you know (according to Health.com) memory loss can begin as early as your 20s? There’s no need to panic, though! There are steps you can take towards protecting your memory.

• Don’t skip the carbs. Your brain and body needs carbohydrates to stay in tip-top shape.
• Work out. It increases blood flow to your brain. Try to do it before your day begins to kick start your memory before work!
• Use a different font. Deviating from you regular font occasionally can improve your memory! Since it is not the font you are used to seeing, you have to focus on it more.

Which of these steps do you think you’ll try to help protect your memory?

The Truth About Vitamins

by Cascade Ice on August 8, 2011

Just walking down the aisle of vitamins at the store can be overwhelming. A barrage of brands and hard-to-pronounce names makes choosing which vitamins you actually need difficult. However, making sure you are getting all the nutrients you need is important and can prevent heart disease, cancer and other health related problems.

Fortunately, finding out which vitamins are right for you and where to get them is made easy by Health.com:

• Vitamin A: It’s found in carrots, sweet potatoes and green peppers. It will help your skin, vision and immune system.
• Calcium: Found in dairy products like milk and cheese. If you have allergies or plain don’t like dairy products you can take a supplement, but be warned if you are prone to kidney stones supplements can actually make them worse.
• Potassium: This nutrient can lower blood sugar and is found in bananas, raisins and milk. However, if you have kidney disease be cautious with your potassium intake.
• Vitamin C: Found in citrus fruits, green peppers and broccoli. This vitamin is still a must-have for common-cold prevention. Most studies have found that a supplement doesn’t do you much good in this category, so opt for obtaining your Vitamin C from real foods.

What about a multivitamin? Multivitamins are okay if you are in a hurry, but you shouldn’t expect the same results as obtaining your daily nutrient intake from the real thing! Bottom line, eat real foods to get the majority of your vitamin intake and use supplements sparingly.

What vitamin do you not get enough of?

If you are looking at changing your diet please consult of a physician.