by Cascade Ice on October 4, 2022
Hands down the best, most refreshing cocktail has to be the Moscow Mule. But lately people have put their own spin on the famous cocktail by swapping different liquors and ingredients or adding in different elements to make it fun and different. And that’s what we’ve done with our Cascade Ice Skinny Fiesta Mule! This flavorful, light cocktail is made with tequila, lime, ginger and of course – Cascade Ice USDA Organic Sparkling Water.
To keep this cocktail low in sugar and calories, we recommend finding real ginger syrup at your local store – it typically has all natural ingredients and lower amounts of sugar compared to ginger beer that is typically used in mule cocktails. The Cascade Ice will add the bubbles and fizz back in! Of course, if you’d like a mocktail, feel free to omit the liquor altogether from the recipe. Read on for how to whip up a fun, easy drink that won’t sabotage your health goals!
INGREDIENTS
2 oz Tequila blanco
1 oz Ginger syrup
½ oz Lime juice
3 oz Cascade Ice USDA Organic Sparkling Water in Ginger Lime
Ice
Lime wedges
DIRECTIONS
Add tequila, lime Juice, and ginger syrup to your favorite glass (or a traditional copper mug!) and gently stir together ingredients to combine. Fill glass with ice and top with Cascade Ice and garnish with lime wedges. Enjoy!
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by Cascade Ice on August 22, 2022
We’ve officially entered the hottest month of the year in the U.S., and cities all over the country are setting record-breaking temperatures. One of the biggest health dangers that is often underestimated when the heat is at its highest is dehydration. So, what can you do to prevent yourself from becoming a dried-up raisin in the sun and heat? Read on for more all you ever needed to know about hydration!
What is hydration?
Hydration plays a vital role in a healthy lifestyle and protects the body’s functions, including metabolizing your food, regulating your temperature, cushioning your body’s joints, and removing waste easily. According to the CDC, the amount of water each person needs depends on many factors, including your age, sex, and activity level. A good rule of thumb, however, is that men need at least 102 oz. per day, and women need at least 74 oz. per day.
If you’re well hydrated, you’ll be able to tell a difference in the appearance of your skin, your thoughts will be clearer, your body will feel better, and it may even keep you from overeating, as hunger is often mistaken for thirst.
Dehydration dangers
Your body uses fluids constantly as it performs daily functions like perspiration, urination and eliminating waste. Dehydration happens when you lose more fluid that you’re able to take in and believe it or not – most of us are chronically dehydrated, so we need all the help we can get! Over time, a chronically dehydrated person will have an imbalance in electrolytes, which can lead to seizures, involuntary muscle spasms and loss of consciousness Severe dehydration can even lead to kidney failure, heart failure, and anemia, so it’s an important thing to stay on top of every day.
Exercising and staying hydrated
Exercise is a key part of a healthy lifestyle, but if you’re someone who regularly exercises (especially outside during the warmer months) you absolutely need to make sure you’re hydrating enough. No matter what type of exercise you perform, your body needs water to replace the water, salt, and electrolytes it lost through sweat. Even hydrating before and after (not just during) exercise is crucial to keeping your muscles performing at their best, and even keep your mind sharp.
Preventing dehydration
It sounds so simple but preventing dehydration can be challenging for many people with busy lives. So, what can you do to make fluid consumption easier? Always carry a water bottle with you throughout the day, and make sure to refill it. Many stores now sell water intake goals marked in ounces on the bottle so you can hold yourself accountable and see exactly how much you’re consuming throughout the day. Also, make it a goal to drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up, before anything else hits your lips (add in one at the end of the day, too, if you can!)
While plain water is the holy grail for keeping your body well hydrated, other drinks and even foods can contribute to your daily fluid intake. Tea and coffee are good choices because they contain antioxidants and flavonoids. Low-fat and skim milk also contain great nutrients for a healthy body and can help keep your body hydrated. Sparkling waters are another good choice for a water alternative with some flavor to keep things interesting. Cascade Ice USDA Organic Sparkling Waters offer a variety of delicious flavors.
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by Cascade Ice on July 25, 2022
It’s a hot one out there! Looking for a new cocktail idea that won’t sabotage your health goals with added sugar and calories? Here at Cascade Ice Water, we love to put a new spin on classic cocktails so that you can enjoy Happy Hour without all the extras.
An old favorite is the Whiskey Sour – it’s a tasty drink that is notoriously tart and sweet. Our version has only 4 simple ingredients, which makes for the ultimate summer refreshment! Plus, as always, you can omit the alcohol to make a low-sugar mocktail.
If you can believe it, the Whiskey Sour has been consumed for centuries! It was a drink beloved by sailors, because of the risk for scurvy, which is caused in part by vitamin C deficiency. Because of this, citrus fruits were something used daily by sailors to keep them in good health. Also, whiskey can be kept at room temperature, so it was a favorite to have on board. However, it wasn’t until 1862 that the Whiskey Sour recipe was first officially recorded in “The Bartender’s Guide.” To make our lower-calorie and lower-sugar Cascade Ice version, simply gather our list of ingredients below and you’ll be sipping this refreshing concoction in no time!
Cascade Ice Sparkling Sour
INGREDIENTS
Ice
1.5 oz. whiskey or bourbon
½ oz. lemon juice
1 oz. Honey
4 oz. Cascade Ice USDA Organic Sparkling Water in Citrus Twist
DIRECTIONS
Combine whiskey, lemon juice, and honey to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain the contents into a glass of your choice over ice. Top with Cascade Ice. Add a cherry if you’d like! Enjoy!
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by Cascade Ice on July 7, 2022
Nutrition is a crucial element to living a healthy life, but to this day, there is so much misinformation still out there – is coffee good or bad for you? What about chocolate? Red meat? Instead of relying on what different internet articles claim, reading product labels is a great habit to get into if you want to keep track of what you’re fueling your body with each day.
But how can you do it if you don’t have much time and you’re not sure what to look for? Below, we’ve rounded up 5 simple ways you can get started on this healthy habit of nutrition label reading.
Check the serving size
The most important element to get started in reading product labels is determining the serving size. Check at the top of the label to see how many servings the package of food contains. Sometimes, we inadvertently read the nutrition numbers on the rest of the label thinking that they don’t sound all that bad – however, the serving size may be quite small, and you need to multiply those numbers by 2 to get a more realistic view of what you’re consuming. For example, an average 20-ounce bottle of soda typically contains 2.5 servings, at 110 calories each. But usually, you wouldn’t drink just one serving – so make sure you’re paying attention to that because things like sugar, calories and sodium can really add up quickly.
Make sure you take into account calories from fat
While this part takes a little bit of math, it’s crucial in limiting fats in your diet. To find out the calories in your food derived from fat, simply divide the number of calories from fat by the total calories. For example, if the serving is 150 calories and 50 are from fat, the food is 33% of calories from fat. Marketing gimmicks – like “99% fat free” – on packaged foods can be very misleading, since they’re based on percent of weight, not calories. This quick math will help you decide whether to limit or avoid a product altogether that may have too much daily fat allowance.
Determine your daily allowances
The percent Daily Value (% DV) tells you how many nutrients in a serving of food or drink contributes to a 2,000/calorie a day diet. While the average person needs 2,000 calories a day, we’re all different and may need more or less depending on their lifestyle and activity. For example, if you’re eating fewer calories per day and eat only one serving, your % daily value will be higher than what’s on the product label.
Most Americans exceed the daily limits for saturated sodium, fat and added sugar. To limit this, make sure to choose foods to get less than 100% DV of these, and account for how many calories are in your daily diet. Also, make sure to eat food rich in fiber, calcium, potassium, and vitamin D to help ward off cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Organic certifications
While it’s not realistic to eat organic 100% of the time, it’s good to try and seek out organic products when given the option. When looking for organic products, make sure it’s not a product that simply states “Organic” in the title of the product or “made with organic ingredients”, but instead is marked with the official USDA organic certified logo. These products follow strict production, handling and labeling standards and go through the organic certification process. Did you know that our entire Cascade Ice USDA Organic Sparkling Waters are USDA Organic certified? Check out more here.
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