Tips for Cold Weather Exercising

by Cascade Ice on December 15, 2011

The temperatures are dropping, making some of us more inclined to stay indoors while we exercise. You can still enjoy your favorite outdoor exercise activities, like running and biking, while being healthy, safe and warm.

The most important thing you can do for your body, especially in the cold weather, is to stretch and warm up. Doing five or 10 minutes worth of cardio will help you avoid injury and raise your body temperature you up before you head outside.

If you aren’t a fan of jogging in place or indoors before you head out there are some other exercises that can get your blood flowing.

Doing 10 stationary lunges can help get your body going and warm up your hamstrings. Sun salutations (raising your arms above your head and bending to touch your toes) are also a great way to warm your body and loosen your joints.

Remember to wear layers! This will help keep you warm, and if you get too hot you can take a layer off and tie it around your waist.

No matter what temperature you’re working out in, don’t forget to stay hydrated! Be sure to grab an Ultra Pure Water from Cascade Ice!

Cascade Ice Holiday Drinks

by Cascade Ice on December 9, 2011

It’s that time of year again! The holiday season is here in full swing, and that means holiday parties and get-togethers. Be the host with the most with Cascade Ice’s fun, low-calorie cocktail recipes!

Snow Day – Mix a 2-calorie Coconut with one part rum and one part pineapple juice. Garnish with a festive red cherry!

Mo Ho-Ho Jito – Take a Cascade Ice Mojito Skinny Cocktail Mixer, and add a splash of lime juice and your favorite white rum.

Christmas Vacation – Orange Mango Cascade Ice 2-calorie water tastes great with a splash of vodka! Garnish with a pineapple wedge for a tropical holiday treat!

Mistletoe-tini – No need to pucker up for this treat! Just take our Appletini Skinny Cocktail Mixer and add an ounce of gin for a quick and easy party drink!

Merry Berry – Take a 2-calorie Pomegranate Berry water, add a splash of rum and garnish with an orange peel for a Santa-worthy spirit!

Mrs. Clause-mopolitan – This one is super easy! Just take our Cosmopolitan Skinny Cocktail Mixer, add the juice of an orange and a lime and mix with an ounce of vodka. Sprinkle in cranberries and enjoy!

As always, all these mixers taste great even without the alcohol and are a healthier alternative to traditonal, high-calorie holiday beverages! Just make sure these drinks are not shared with any elves under 21!

Click here for more drink recipes from Cascade Ice.

Staying Healthy During the Holidays

by Cascade Ice on December 5, 2011

The holidays can be one of the most exciting and fun times of the year. Often, this fun can also be coupled with stress, weight gain and headaches. The holidays don’t have to hinder your healthy living style if you remember to do a few simple things.

Stick to your typical work out routine. This will not only balance out the extra holiday food you are consuming, but also keep you in a cheerful mood!

Make sure to take a multivitamin and get some extra vitamin C. With so much traveling this season, it’s pretty easy to catch a cold. Adding vitamins to your routine will help you avoid getting sick during the most wonderful time of the year!

Get some sleep! We know all those late night parties and shows are so much fun, but be sure to get enough sleep. This will help you ward off illness, maintain a calm and happy mood and can help keep you from overeating.

Staying healthy means you will be able to enjoy all the things that you love this holiday season! Don’t forget to visit the Cascade Ice Facebook page for updates and great health related tips throughout the holiday season!

Sensible Snacking for Holiday Travel

by Cascade Ice on November 30, 2011

Holidays typically mean lots of traveling! Whether you are traveling by bus, train, plane or car it’s hard to not get the munchies in route to your destination. Most airports and rest stops are home to fast food and empty-calorie snacks, but that doesn’t mean you have to ruin your figure while traveling! Check out these great snack ideas that are all under 150 calories:

– 15 grapes   & 16 peanuts
– 1 low-fat mozzarella cheese stick & 8  wheat crackers
– 1 pear & 8 almonds
– 8 honey whole wheat pretzels & 1/8 cup dried cherries

These snacks are finger friendly and can easily be tossed into plastic bags for wherever you may go this holiday season! Don’t forget to grab a 2-calorie Cascade Ice to keep you hydrated while you travel!