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 July 25, 2013
Get ready to kick it with Tradina DeMary, a consumer advocate, photo journalist and writer for Examiner.com. Tradina shares the importance of keeping your eye on the prize when it comes to overall wellness. Tradina shares some advice and encouragement to help families take healthy steps!
Why is “Healthy Living” important to you?
Being healthy allows me the freedom to be all that I can be in life. As an Events Examiner, I spend countless hours on the go, walking and traveling from one event to another. Having health goals is important to your journey. One must always maintain some sense of health consciousness to enjoy the full benefits of a well-rounded lifestyle.
Who are your “Healthy Living” role models and why?
My “healthy living” role models are my dad, Jesse DeMary (healthy at age 76!) and Mark Reed, my best friend. My dad introduced me to juicing which I’ve come to refer to as “liquid energy!” My best friend Mark is a fitness inspiration who loves to jog and train at the gym.
What is your go-to healthy meal when you are short on time?
I love green smoothies! I mix fresh seasonal fruit, yogurt, flax seeds and spinach in the blender.
Do you have any tips for families who want to make some healthy lifestyle changes?
We can all stand to eat more fruit and vegetables and eat less red meat, sugar and salt. Also try incorporating beans in your diet to increase protein intake. Doing some sort of physical activity every day is important too!
Are there any foods that you consider to be off-limits completely?
I don’t have any off-limit foods. I would say moderation and portion control is key to a healthy diet.
In addition to eating right, do you have any other tips to share on overall wellness?
Other things that contribute to overall wellness are a good night’s sleep, energetic exercise, breathtaking laughter, building healthy relationships with people, creating a healthy diet, finding a passionate career and lastly loving yourself and your family.
What is your favorite Cascade Ice flavor and why?
My favorite Cascade Ice drink is Orange Mango because mango is one of my favorite fruits! Cascade Ice is so refreshing.
Can’t get enough of Tradina? Find her on Twitter and Pinterest to see what else she’s up to!
by Cascade Ice on July 11, 2013
We are “Kickin’ It” with parenting blogger and author Susan Heim this week! Susan is an editor and co-author for the bestselling “Soup for the Soul” series. She also shares her thoughts and experiences on raising children in today’s world in her parenting blog. Read what she has to say about healthy living below!
Why is “healthy living” important to you?
It saddens me to see the rise in childhood obesity and related diseases. Overweight children usually become overweight adults. We need to teach our children to value physical fitness and sports, along with healthier eating and portion control, so that they can establish lifelong habits for healthy living.
Who are your “healthy living” role models and why?
I’ve always admired Jessica Alba. She created The Honest Company to create products that are non-toxic and healthy for kids. And she seems like a genuinely nice person and a great mom!
What is your go-to healthy meal when you are short on time?
Smoothies! We love to mix fresh fruit and yogurt in the blender for a delicious breakfast or lunch.
Do you have any tips for families who want to make some healthy lifestyle changes?
You don’t have to be a fitness fanatic or drastically change your diet. Introduce changes slowly so your family will accept them. And be sure that as parents, you’re setting a good example for your children by exercising and eating well, too.
Are there any foods that you consider to be off-limits completely?
No. I think the key is moderation and portion control. It’s too difficult for children to resist candy and fast food when their peers are eating them, but we can teach them how much they should eat and to value these items as occasional treats.
In addition to eating right, do you have any other tips to share on overall wellness?
Children need to be engaged in some sort of physical fitness, even if it’s just the family taking a walk together every day. The key is to get outdoors and get moving. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park in the back of the store parking lot and walk. Little changes can make a big difference.
What is your favorite Cascade Ice flavor and why?
My favorite is Coconut Cascade Ice Sparkling Water because I’m a coconut fanatic. I’ll eat or drink just about anything with coconut in it!
You can learn more about Susan by following her on Twitter or Facebook or by reading her blog, Susan Heim on Parenting.
by Cascade Ice on July 3, 2013
Happy 4th of July! In honor of Independence Day, we are sharing some of our red, white and blue skinny cocktails. One regular Margarita is over 600 calories per serving, but Cascade Ice’s skinny cocktail mixers and zero-calorie waters can knock that down to just around 55 calories. Enjoy the 4th with these festive, low-calorie drink recipes.
Blue Margarita
Start with two parts Cascade Ice Skinny Margarita Mixer. Add your choice of tequila with one part blue curaçao and one part ice. Blend until smooth and pour into a margarita glass. Garnish with strawberries for a red, white and blue theme!
Coconut Spritzer
Take two parts Cascade Ice 0-Calorie Coconut Sparkling Water. Add in one part rum and one part pineapple juice. Stir well and serve over ice in a cold glass. Decorate the rim of the glass with blue and/or red sugar crystals for a festive look.
Wild Berry Bomb
For this fun concoction, start with two parts Cascade Ice 0-Calorie Wild Berry Sparkling Water. Add a splash of your favorite vodka and a handful of blueberries and strawberries. Muddle the fruit just a bit to release the flavor and serve over ice.
Pick up your Zero-Calorie Cascade Ice and Cascade Ice Mixers today and enjoy these low-calorie, Independence Day cocktails.
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