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Kickin’ It With Blogger and Dietitian Amanda Hernandez

by Cascade Ice on June 27, 2013

This week, we are Kickin’ It with Amanda Hernandez, a dietitian and blogger at The Nutritionist Reviews. Amanda is a registered dietitian that posts about product reviews, giveaways, healthy recipes and nutrition articles. Keep reading to learn more about how Amanda maintains a healthy life.

Why is “Healthy Living” important to you?

Healthy living is important to me because overall health depends on your lifestyle including your diet and exercise.

What is your go-to healthy meal when you are short on time?

When I am short on time, I love to make simple meals such as quick vegetarian tacos (whole-wheat tortillas, low-sodium black beans, tomatoes, onions, lettuce and salsa).

Are there any foods that you consider to be off-limits completely?

I do not consider any foods completely off-limits, but I do try to limit fried foods, fast food and having too much dessert.

In addition to eating right, do you have any other tips to share on overall wellness?

Yes! In addition to eating healthy, I think it’s important to stay active and exercise regularly. I try to exercise 4-5 days per week including running, biking, walking and weight lifting. Working out makes me feel great!

Follow Amanda on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest to learn more about her tips for living a healthy life.


Enjoy the NBA Finals with Low Calorie Cocktails

by Cascade Ice on June 20, 2013

The NBA Finals have been a roller coaster this year with the nail-biting overtimes and inability of either team to win two games in a row. Everything is culminating in Game 7, tonight! For all of you who are throwing an NBA Finals Watching Party tonight, we have some delicious, low calorie drink recipes sure to please both Spurs and Heat fans.

Spur-Sational Cocktail

Our Spur-Sational Cocktail recipe is a light and refreshing crowd pleaser for the San Antonio fans. Add 5oz of Cascade Ice Coconut Water and 2oz of Malibu Coconut Rum in your cocktail shaker and mix well. Pour over ice into a frozen glass, garnish with black raspberries and serve it up to your Spurs fans. The black and white San Antonio colors are sure to make any Spurs fan cheer for their team.

Heat-Tastic Cascade

For all of the Miami Heat fans, we have a Heat-Tastic Cascade recipe, sure to get your party going. Start off with 6oz of Cascade Ice Cranberry Pomegranate and add 2oz of your favorite vodka. Stir well with a cinnamon stick to add some “heat” to your drink.  If you want to take this recipe up a notch, add some dried or fresh cranberries.  Pour the red Heat-Tastic cocktail in your favorite glass and serve with a cinnamon stick.

 

It is sure to be an exciting game, regardless of who you’re rooting for! One thing’s for sure, though, Team Cascade Ice has you covered! Pick up some Cascade Ice tonight for your NBA Finals Viewing Party!

 

 


Kickin’ It With Fitness Expert Lisa Lynn

by Cascade Ice on June 13, 2013

Kickin’ It With Cascade Ice continues on to its next interview with Fitness and Weight Loss Expert Lisa Lynn of LynFit.com! Lisa is the founder of LynFit Nutrition and also spent 13 years as a personal trainer to Martha Stewart. Her advice and products have even been featured on the Dr. Oz Show! Keep reading to learn about Lisa’s tips for living a healthy lifestyle.

Why is “Healthy Living” important to you?

Healthy Living is important to me because when you live a healthy lifestyle, you feel healthy – being healthy is the key to happiness!

Who are your “Healthy Living” role models and why?

My healthy living role model is Martha Stewart because she grows everything she eats.

What is your go-to healthy meal when you are short on time?

Sautéed salad is my go-to meal. It’s fast, easy and very filling!

Do you have any tips for families who want to make some healthy lifestyle changes?

Have fun learning new recipes. If you’re not enjoying what you’re eating, rethink your recipes!  All of your favorite foods can be transformed into healthy and delicious meals.

Do you consider any foods to be completely off-limits?

I don’t believe in off-limit foods, unless you are like me and can’t portion control when you eat them! My two off-limit foods are pizza and bagels because I can’t eat only one serving. I always crave more! I am happier considering those foods off-limits and not eating them at all.

In addition to eating right, do you have any other tips to share on overall wellness?

Living stress-free is as important, if not more important, than exercise. Learn to live stress-free and let the small things go. Keep your priorities in order and always put God first. Everything else is not as important, so don’t let it stress you out!

Follow Lisa on Twitter or Facebook to learn more about her healthy lifestyle.

 


Fun with “Find Your Flavor!”

by Cascade Ice on June 6, 2013

We had a blast with our fun-loving “Find Your Flavor” contest, and we hope you did too! Over 900 people took the quiz to find out which Cascade Ice flavor “best fits” their personality. By taking the quiz to find their flavor fit, Cascade Ice fans could also enter to win a case of Cascade Ice, given away daily throughout the contest. The Grand Prize winner, Karen McSpadden, won 2 cases of Cascade Ice and a $100 American Express gift card!

 

After calculating the quiz results, we discovered that the majority of our fans’ “best fit” was Cascade Ice Coconut! A whopping 43% of quiz-takers identified themselves as beachy and laid-back. They enjoy spending time in the sun, which is synonymous to fun in their mind!

 

The next most popular flavor results were Blueberry Watermelon and Lemonade – at 19% each. Fans who got Blueberry Watermelon are socializers to the max. They host the perfect party, find the hippest spots to hang out and dress up to dance the night away. Our Lemonade fans love to keep their friends on their toes – literally. They enjoy going to the park, packing a picnic or hitting the links.

We enjoyed getting to know all of our fans a bit more through our ‘Find Your Flavor’ quiz! Although the contest is over, you can still discover your own flavor by taking the quiz here.  Then, pick up your favorite Cascade Ice flavor at a retailer near you! Not sure where to find it? Visit our Where to Buy map!

Cheers!