by Cascade Ice on April 4, 2013
We are elated to share another healthy living interview for our Kickin’ It with Cascade Ice series with Jenn Walters from Fit Bottomed Girls! Jenn’s blog shares cooking & baking tips, recipes and food reviews to help fellow foodies enjoy a healthy living lifestyle.
Read on to discover this Certified Fitness Professional’s eating moderation tricks, family health tips, and health icons. Jenn Walter’s health wisdom will inspire you to stay healthy and fit and support others around you to live a healthy life.
Why is “Healthy Living” important to you?
Because when you take care of yourself all of life is better. You have more energy. You sleep better. You try new things. You feel better about yourself. You basically live MORE!
Who are your “Healthy Living” role models and why?
Bob Harper, Jillian Michaels and Dolvett Quince from The Biggest Loser TV show are all amazing trainers who I look up to and adore. They know their stuff. But I also really, really look up to Gwen Stefani. In fact, I wrote a whole post on why recently on our site Fit Bottomed Girls: http://bit.ly/WY0Bz7
What is your go-to healthy meal when you are short on time?
An egg-veggie scramble or a big salad withe protein. Both are quick, easy and make me feel good as they contain plenty of protein, healthy fat and fiber to fill me up!
Do you have any tips for families who want to make some healthy lifestyle changes?
Do it together! On our site Fit Bottomed Mamas we really emphasize that health is a family affair. So go for family walks, cook healthy meals together — turn off the TV and get moving together!
Are there any foods that you consider to be off-limits completely?
I live by an all-good-things-in-moderation mantra, so nope! Although anything with trans-fat is certainly close to being totally off limits. I’ve just found that you can make your own healthier versions of all that unhealthy processed stuff.
In addition to eating right, do you have any other tips to share on overall wellness?
Get out of the all-or-nothing mindset. Deprivation and diets do not work. Instead find the healthy foods and activities you love to do and do them often. Adding just a little bit of exercise or swapping an unhealthy snack for a healthier one can add up to huge results. So start small, don’t deprive and know that you’re worth taking care of!
Learn more from Jen on her website http://fitbottomedeats.com/ and follow this Fitness Pro on Twitter & Facebook for cooking & baking tips and Ways to Eat! 
by Cascade Ice on March 28, 2013
Want to pull a taste bud trick on friend or co-worker this April Fool’s Day? Make this funky holiday memorable and fun by using these drink recipes to satiate your fellow pranksters!
Let’s “trick” your friends’ taste buds with a Trickster Tini! Fill a 16oz martini shaker halfway with ice and add 2oz of Ciroc Vodka. Then, pour in 4oz Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Apple Tini Mixer and gently stir. A simple apple-flavored martini, right? Wrong! Add a drop of purple food coloring to confuse what their eyes see and their taste buds taste.
For your little love “fools,” try our Joker’s Punch recipe. Mix up 4oz Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Strawberry Lemonade and 2oz pineapple juice in a frosted glass filled with ice. Rim the glass with fresh pineapple slice and to finish it off? You guessed it! A little April Fool’s Day food coloring. Try green or blue!
Happy April Fool’s Day Cascade Ice fans!
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by Cascade Ice on March 21, 2013
Time for another healthy living interview for our Kickin’ It with Cascade Ice series! We were delighted to hear from Leslie of Leslie Loves Veggies. Her informative blog shares health recipes and food product reviews to help families make the right choices for a healthy living lifestyle.
Below, this veggie lover shares her go-to nutritional meal for her family and fatty food tips to encourage Cascade Ice fans to stay healthy. Read on to hear more from Leslie about her veggie lifestyle!
Why is “Healthy Living” important to you?
Healthy Living is important to me because I want to stay feeling young, active and be able to enjoy my grandchildren. One of my daughters is a vegetarian, as is my grandson. I want to age gracefully and in good health so I can enjoy them!
Who are your “Healthy Living” role models and why?
My dad was a vegetarian from the time he was eight years old. He was born in 1922 and in that day, that was unheard of! I’d watch him when we went out to restaurants back in the 60’s when there were not many (healthy) vegetarian options. He paved the way in my eyes for vegetarians, especially men. My dad is my hero!
What is your go-to healthy meal when you are short on time?
We love salad at my house. I like to add in beets, garbanzo beans, vegan cheese, and a variety of greens and veggies. We add some kind of faux meat and it’s a meal!
Do you have any tips for families who want to make some healthy lifestyle changes?
Eat a little less and move a little more. (Oy me!)
Are there any foods that you consider to be off-limits completely?
I gave up fat back in the 80’s. What a huge mistake. Your body needs fat. Monounsaturated fats are essential in the diet. I use olive oil and canola oil for the most part now. I do eat egg whites and dairy products on occasion now. The only foods that are off limits in my diet are all meats as I’m a vegetarian.
In addition to eating right, do you have any other tips to share on overall wellness?
I would just suggest drinking lots of water. It’s good for you and your body needs it!
Catch up with Leslie on her website http://www.leslielovesveggies.net/ and follow this veggie lover on Twitter and Facebook for healthy living recipes!
by Cascade Ice on March 15, 2013
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this weekend? Make sure to celebrate in style! Whether you’re participating in a St. Patty’s day parade or hosting fellow “leprechauns” at your residence, Cascade Ice has created two cocktails that’ll have you ready for this weekend’s festivities.
Cheers to St. Patrick’s Day with a “Kiss Me I’m Irish” Tini! Fill a 16oz martini shaker halfway with ice and add 2oz of your favorite vodka. Drop in a few small green apple wedges. Lastly, pour in 4oz Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Apple Tini Mixer and gently stir. Pour into a martini glass and enjoy! To add some extra flair, dip the rim of your martini glass in cold water and dab on green sugar sprinkles!
The Shamrockin’ Mojito is a definite must-try and very simple to make. Start with a frosted glass filled 1/3 of the way with ice. Add in muddled fresh mint leaves. Fill the glass with 2oz of light rum and 4oz Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Mojito Mixer. Rim the glass with fresh limes and you’re good to go! Want a non-alcoholic beverage to serve? No problem – leave out the rum and you’ve still got a full-flavored, tasty drink to serve.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone!
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