by Cascade Ice on March 6, 2014
Are you ready for some more healthy-living inspiration? This week we are Kickin’ It with Erin James, freelance writer and editor of Sip Northwest. Can you guess what Erin shared about healthy living? It’s all about balance! Read on to hear what she has to say about living a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Why is “Healthy Living” important to you?
Who doesn’t want to live a long and healthy life? Eating smart, drinking plenty of water and exercise are a serious priority for me.
Who are your “Healthy Living” role models and why?
Joy Bauer is inspiring because her focus isn’t about starving or depriving yourself, but learning how to balance and be smart with your healthy living choices. Also Mark Bittman, as a writer I have so much respect for him and his “vegan before 6pm” practice is a doable spin on diet.
What is your go-to healthy meal when you are short on time?
Seared ahi tuna on instant brown rice and sliced avocado with soy on the side for dipping.
Do you have any tips for families who want to make some healthy lifestyle changes?
Plan out your meals before the week starts, add in greens with every meal and spend time outside together moving.
Are there any foods that you consider to be off-limits completely?
Not particularly, I’m more about balance than cutting out.
In addition to eating right, do you have any other tips to share on overall wellness?
I swear by hot yoga – you can workout your body while you get your mind right. Mental health is so important and so often times undervalued. Sleep is huge for having the energy to feel your best.
What is your favorite Cascade Ice flavor and why?
Organic Citrus Twist – it’s light and bright, with more of a hint of fruit in the water.
Are you digging Erin’s tips? Connect with her at @erinjamesNW to hear what else she has to share!
by Cascade Ice on February 27, 2014
Watching the Academy Awards isn’t the same without a glam cocktail! We put together some festive drink recipes you can mix up and enjoy during the ceremony, guilt-free. Even if your favorite celebrities don’t go home with an Oscar, Cascade Ice’s zero-calorie waters can help you make the most of the star-studded night.
Start the night off with a refreshing Golden Statuette Spritzer. Pour 3oz of chilled champagne into your glass and add 2oz of Cascade Ice’s Zero-Calorie McIntosh Apple. Garnish the glass with some apple slices to sip away!
Turn up the glam factor with a Red Carpentini! Mix together 3oz of Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Huckleberry Blackberry, 1.5oz of gin, a dash of orange liqueur and some crushed ice. Pour the cocktail into your glass and garnish with some fresh berries for a fruity kick!
Have your own award show after party with an Independent Spirit. Begin with 6oz of Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Strawberry Lemonade. Mix in 2.5oz of Limoncello and a touch of honey. Slice some oranges to garnish and enjoy!
Make sure to check out our Where to Buy Map so you can stock up on Cascade Ice before the Oscars on Sunday night. Happy sipping!
by Cascade Ice on February 20, 2014
As the XXII Olympic Winter Games come to a close, make sure you have one last hurrah for Team USA and their accomplishments! Get some friends together, kick back, and salute all the athletes with some tasty, festive drink recipes inspired by Cascade Ice.
The Gold Medal
- 1 oz Peach Mango Cascade Ice
- ¾ oz Cointreau
- 2 oz rum
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- Top off the drink with ¾ oz of Cointreau
Combine the Cointreau, rum, Peach Mango Cascade Ice, and lemon juice together in a cocktail shaker. Stir and then strain into a glass. Salute to the gold medal winners!
Olympic Flame
- 1 oz Pomegranate Berry Cascade Ice
- 3 oz cherry-flavored vodka
- ½ oz triple sec
- Splash of fresh lime juice
- Pineapple garnish
Combine the vodka, triple sec, and Pomegranate Berry Cascade Ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a tall glass, garnish with a pineapple wedge and enjoy!
Russian Treasure 
- 1/2 oz Black Raspberry Cascade Ice
- 2 oz half & half
- 1/2 oz chocolate syrup
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry
Simply pour all ingredients over ice in an Old Fashioned glass and garnish with maraschino cherry. For something extra delicious, trade out the half & half for extra rich and luscious chocolate milk. Yum!
Have fun and enjoy!
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by Cascade Ice on February 13, 2014
Happy Thursday! How are you keeping active and healthy throughout the week? To get some inspiration, we are kickin’ it with Barbara Akowuah, blogger from Examiner.com. Barbara is a health and style peruser and a lover of all things vintage. Check out her healthy living tips below!
Why is “Healthy Living” important to you?
Healthy living is vital to living your best life. It’s important to maintain good health in general because it affects all areas of your life, from the way you think to the way you feel. Healthy living subscribes to the idea of nurturing your body so that you can be at your best performance at all times.
Who are your “Healthy Living” role models and why?
My healthy living role models would be Author and Hypnotherapist Attila J. Polonyi, and Mike Adams founder of Natural News. They both inspire me through the work that they do. They each help and encourage others to live healthier and happier lifestyles!
What is your go-to healthy meal when you are short on time?
When I am on the run and short on time, my go-to healthy snack would be banana or kiwi, avocado and coconut water.
Do you have any tips for families who want to make some healthy lifestyle changes?
My advice to families is to pay attention to what you eat and the way food is being prepared. If there are any changes you can make to your diet, even if it means gradually eliminating unhealthy foods, then that would be a great start. Instead of soda, drink water. If that’s too much to pass up on then have an alternative that tastes just as great but is much better for you – like Cascade Ice!
Are there any foods that you consider to be off-limits completely?
I am really not a fan of raw foods so I would have to say anything that is uncooked – especially raw meats – would be off limits.
In addition to eating right, do you have any other tips to share on overall wellness (i.e. sleep, relaxation techniques, fitness routines)?
Exercise is essential. I noticed that when I am not exercising for lengths at a time, I have a tendency to become more sluggish and irritable. Exercise helps me to break away from negative habits and helps lifts my spirits and boost my overall confidence.
What is your favorite Cascade Ice flavor and why?
I have two favorites – Lemonade and Pomegranate Berry! I like to drink Cascade Ice Lemonade along with my meals as a thirst-quencher. And Cascade Ice’s Pomegranate Berry is what I like to sip throughout the day. It’s one of those drinks you’ll see next to a pile of papers at work – it’s refreshing and keeps me alert!
Connect with Barbara through Examiner.com!
