by Cascade Ice on May 24, 2011
According to a recent article from CNN, some health drinks aren’t really all they are hyped up to be. In 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) claimed that 17 companies were using misleading nutritional information and very specific health claims. According to the FDA, many of these companies use buzzwords in attempt to make their product sound healthier than it actually is.
The grocery shelves are stocked with products that claim to be healthy, so it can be difficult for the average shopper to know what to look for. This doesn’t mean that all drinks with claims of health benefits are bad for you, just make sure to be cautious when reading the labels.
Cascade Ice flavored waters are a healthier alternative to soft drinks. We use sucralose, a sugar alternative, that has endured hundreds of tests and deemed safe as a sugar alternative. Our nutrition labels are also easy to read. Each bottle has only 2 calories per serving (with a little over 2 servings per bottle), and no sugar content, caffeine, sodium, gluten or carbs.
So feel good knowing you are abandoning your soft drink — most of which are filled with sugar and empty calories, and enjoy a Cascade Ice!
by Cascade Ice on May 11, 2011
The Flavorful Life is featuring several “healthy living journey” stories from Cascade Ice fans around the country, where guest bloggers tell us their thoughts on how they face challenges and come up with new ideas to pursue better health and fitness lifestyles. The following is the latest update from Rebecca Warren of Ohio.
I don’t know about you, but the word “dieting” should be up there with those bad words that you were taught never to use growing up as a child. It’s a horrible word and makes me break out into a cold sweat just thinking about it! However, because it is life and something that I personally need to do, I do it. I’m not the girl who can eat whatever I want without gaining a pound. Sure, I can eat whatever I want, but I can assure you that I will gain a pound and then some more, and some more, and some more!
I’ve been a member of Weight Watchers for years. It has helped in many ways, but I will tell you the most helpful part of the weekly meetings isn’t being held accountable to the required weigh-in, but the helpful suggestions and ideas from the other members. The meeting that I attend has a new leader, and she has incorporated a portion of the meeting where we can bring products to share with the other members. Typically, the products are a low-point food or drink. It’s amazing how much food is out there in the grocery store that you frequent but you just don’t notice!
Sometimes, there is a hidden gem that no one knows about, such as my love for Cascade Ice. This was my show-and-tell item recently, and the soda drinkers were thrilled to hear about it! It’s the bubble in the drink that wins over your heart! Okay, okay – it’s the bubble, the taste and lack of calories all combined. It’s everything about it!
Since my New Years Resolution was to drink more water, Cascade Ice has helped me stay true to going in the right direction. I am a true addict of a particular diet soda and there is no denying it. Though I still love it, and I still drink it daily, I’ve been able to add some more variety into my day by drinking Cascade Ice during the day and in the evening.
Wanna know a secret? I may or may not have added a hint of extra flavored fun to a particular Mixed Berry 2-calorie drink over a weekend, and found that it is wonderful special occasion drink! Cheers to you!
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by Cascade Ice on May 3, 2011
May’s issue of Today’s Diet & Nutrition magazine featured alongside popular, new healthy products for summer. Did you know that Cascade Ice 2-calorie water can be used as a summer cocktail mixer for guiltless drinks to enjoy by the pool? Cascade Ice even has a line of skinny cocktail mixers available, all of which are under 10 calories!
To read the Today’s Diet & Nutrition article on Cascade Ice, click here.
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by Cascade Ice on March 11, 2011
It’s common knowledge that if you want to drink healthier and manage your weight, sugary-sweet sodas and calorie-laden flavored waters are not the right thing to have in your fridge. After all, we all know what actually makes them bad for you – excess sugar, sodium, calories and carbs. But is the actual “fizz” (or carbonation, as some people like to call it) all that bad for you?
Staying hydrated is crucial to your health, and fluids can help you feel full and satisfy your thirst. In fact, some experts agree that carbonated beverages can help to make you feel fuller, longer. Plus, some people just don’t like plain water and have a hard time meeting their water consumption requirements. Substituting carbonated drinks for plain water can add a little variety, and some exciting flavor.
If you do decide to indulge in a diet soda instead, consider the impact on the number of calories in your daily intake. These empty sources of calories can quickly add up – using up your daily allowance of calories and leave you still hungry.
According to a recent article from CNN, some health drinks aren’t really all they are hyped up to be. In 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) claimed that 17 companies were using misleading nutritional information and very specific health claims. According to the FDA, many of these companies use buzzwords in attempt to make their product sound healthier than it actually is.
