February 17, 2024

Every so often Web discussions and articles appear on the health benefits and effects of sparkling water. And the results are always the same, sparkling water is as healthy as ever! One of the latest trending topics is effect of sparkling water on digestive health. According to this article on Healthline.com, sparkling water has many digestive health benefits:

Improves swallowing ability

Studies suggest that sparkling water may improve swallowing ability. In one study, 16 healthy people were asked to repeatedly swallow different liquids. Carbonated water showed the strongest ability to stimulate the nerves responsible for swallowing.

Can make you feel fuller

Carbonated water can make you feel fuller after meals when compared with plain water and help you lose weight (read our customer testimonials of weight loss). According to HealthLine, in a controlled study in 19 healthy young women, fullness scores were higher after the participants drank 8 ounces of sparkling water, compared to when they drank still water.

May help relieve constipation

People who experience constipation may find that drinking sparkling water helps relieve their symptoms. In a two-week study in 40 older individuals who had experienced a stroke, average bowel movement frequency nearly doubled in the group that drank carbonated water, compared with the group that drank tap water. What’s more, participants reported a 58% decrease in constipation symptoms.

Helps to relieve stomach pain

There’s also evidence that sparkling water may improve other symptoms of indigestion, including stomach pain. The Healthline.com article references a controlled study that examined 21 people with chronic digestive issues. After 15 days, those who drank carbonated water experienced significant improvements in digestive symptoms, constipation, and gallbladder emptying.

So there you have it. There is one other issue that has been the subject of online discussions of late, and that is whether carbonated water can aggravate IBS (Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome). HealthLine says that sparkling water doesn’t cause IBS, but if you have IBS and are sensitive to carbonated beverages, it may be best to remove them from your diet.

You can read more about the health benefits of sparkling water in our earlier posts here and here.

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February 11, 2024

Delicious Drinks for Love This Valentine’s Day

Bring a sparkle to your Valentine’s Day celebrations with these delicious drinks made from Syfo Seltzer and Naturally Flavored Sparkling Waters.

Liquid Lust

Set the mood this Valentine’s Day with this tantalizing cocktail. Made with sliced fruit and rose-infused tequila, this mouth-watering cocktail is perfect for a day (or night) of romance. Enjoy one with the one you love this Valentine’s Day.

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INGREDIENTS:
  • 1/2 bottle of ROSANGEL Tequila
  • 1/2 bottle of White Wine
  • 1/3 cup of White Sugar
  • 1 oz of Orange Juice
  • 2 oz of Cranberry Juice
  • 2 Oranges (sliced)
  • 1 Lemon (sliced)
  • 1 Lime (sliced)
  • 1 bunch of Grapes (sliced)
  • 1 Apple (diced)
  • 1/2 liter of chilled Syfo Original Seltzer

 

 

PREPARATION:

Combine all ingredients and stir. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Recipe adapted from nochelatina.com.

 

Cherub’s Cup

Here’s a recipe that’s perfect for everyone in love, for Valentine’s Day or at any time of year:

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Ingredients:

1 part St. Germain elderflower liqueur 2 parts vodka, citrus vodka, or Hendricks Gin

3/4 part fresh lemon juice

optional 1/4 shot simple syrup

1 part muddled strawberry

Top with Syfo Original Seltzer

Strawberry for garnish

Preparation:

Shake and strain over fresh rocks in a collins glass. Top with Brut Rose or Brut Champagne or Syfo Original Seltzer. Garnish with a strawberry.

 

Make Believe Champagne

While you’re celebrating this Valentine’s Day, have this non-alcoholic drink on hand for toasting.

Ingredients:
  • 1 (1-liter bottle) Syfo Original Seltzer, chilled
  • 1 (1-liter bottle) ginger ale, chilled
  • 1 (24-ounce) bottle unsweetened white grape juice, chilled
  • Ice cubes

 

 

Preparation:

In a large pitcher combine the seltzer, ginger ale, and white grape juice. Pour over ice cubes in chilled champagne glasses or wine glasses.

Makes 20 servings.

Nutritional facts per serving (1/20 of recipe):

Calories: 37, total fat: 0g, saturated fat: 0g, cholesterol: 0mg, sodium: 14mg, carbohydrate: 9g, fiber: 0g, protein: 0g, vitamin A: 0%, vitamin C: 0%, calcium: 0%, iron: 1%

Recipe provided by Better Homes and Gardens – BHG.com a member of the Home and Family Network for the best of cooking, gardening, decorating and more. (c) 2003 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

 

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January 1, 2024

The start of the New Year is traditionally a time of renewed focus and new beginnings, so that makes it a perfect time to refocus on your health, especially this year. Here are a few simple steps you can take, gathered from sources around the Web, that can help you get off to a healthy start in 2022 and help to put the stress of 2021 behind.

Get a good night’s sleep — According to the American Sleep Foundation, about two-thirds of Americans say their sleep needs are not being met during the week with 15 percent reporting less than six hours per night. Between 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night is considered optimal for good health.

Eat protein for breakfast – When you rise from that restful sleep, try having a protein-rich breakfast. According to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating a protein-rich breakfast may help control appetite and curb the urge to snack in the evening. It can also improve alertness, energy and performance throughout the day.

Take time during your day to release stress – According to the Mayo Clinic, simple meditation exercises during the day that can be done practically anytime and anywhere can bring both a sense of calm and balance. This can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health.

Exercise for at least 90 minutes a week – According to this article on Discovery Health, you don’t need to exercise for hours a day or run a marathon to get the weight loss, cardiovascular and overall heath benefits. Studies have shown that walking as little as 10 minutes a day increases the heart’s oxygen consumption rate by more than 4 percent while helping to reduce weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Make the switch to healthy beverages – Sugary soft drinks have been associated with weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, dental problems and even depression. A move toward healthy beverages can improve your overall health and keep you hydrated. We recommend Syfo of course.

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November 30, 2023

Celebrate Hanukkah with Syfo Beverages this holiday season. In addition to being one of the healthiest beverages on the market, the Syfo is certified Kosher by the largest and most widely respected Kashruth agency — the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. Syfo is sold at all Publix Super Markets throughout the Southeast, Winn-Dixie in Florida and many independent grocers throughout the region.

Try these delicious and festive drink recipes to enjoy during Hanukkah this year.

Manischewitz Spritzer

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This is an adaptation of a recipe that we found on the Manischewitz website:

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1½ cup of mixed frozen berries
  • Syfo Kosher Wild Cherry Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water
  • Manischewitz Blackberry Wine

PREPARATION:

In a large pitcher, mix 1 part of Syfo Sparkling Water and 1 part Manischewitz Blackberry Wine. Mix in frozen fruit and add in ice if needed. Enjoy!

 

Adult Hanukkah Beverage

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This recipe is a variation of the many blue-themed drink recipes that are common for Hanukkah:

INGREDIENTS:

  • Blue Curacao Liqueur
  • Syfo Kosher Lemon-Lime Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water
  • Ice
  • Citrus Flavored Vodka

PREPARATION:

Mix 2 parts of Syfo Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water, 1 part Blue Curacao and 1 part citrus vodka, with ice. Stir gently in a glass and drink up!

 

Non Alcoholic Hanukkah Blue Beverage

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Here’s a blue recipe for the kids!

INGREDIENTS:

  • Blue Raspberry Kool-Aid
  • Syfo Kosher Lemon-Lime Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water
  • Ice
  • White Grape Juice

PREPARATION:

Combine 1 part Kool-Aid, 1 part white grape juice and 1 part Syfo Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water. Pour over ice and of course serve with a blue bendy straw.

 

Honey Hanukkah Punch

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A tasty but not too sweet punch, adapted from a recipe on Liquors.com

INGREDIENTS:

  • Dark Rum or Light Rum
  • Fresh Lime Juice
  • Honey Syrup (two parts honey, 1 part water)
  • Syfo Kosher Lemon-Lime Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water

PREPARATION:

Combine 2 part rum, 2 parts Syfo Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water, 1 part lime juice and desired amount of honey syrup. Mix gently and pour over ice in a glass. Sprinkle a bit of ground nutmeg for garnish, if desired

 

Rosemary Gin Cocktail

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From ahealthylifeforme.com, here’s a refreshing gin cocktail that’s perfect for Hanukkah and includes a homemade rosemary syrup.

INGREDIENTS:

For the rosemary syrup:

  • 1/4 cup ground Rosemary1/2 cup water1/2 cup of sugar

For the cocktail:

  • 1 and 1/2 oz of Gin (we used Saphire)
  • 3/4 oz Rosemary syrup
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 of a lemon, squeezed)
  • Syfo Original Seltzer
  • Sprig of Rosemary for garnish

PREPARATION:

Bring the water to a boil, add the sugar and rosemary and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and steep the mixture off heat for 45 minutes.Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl.Fill glass with ice. Add gin, lemon and Rosemary simple syrup and stir.Top with a splash of Syfo Original Seltzer, stir briefly and garnish with a rosemary sprig.We hope you enjoy these recipes and everyone at Syfo would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Hanukkah.

 

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November 21, 2023

Thanksgiving is the holiday that gathers family and friends for a day of feasting and giving thanks.  Much planning goes in to the preparation of Thanksgiving dinner, but what about the beverage menu? Below are delicious recipes to add to your menu this season.

 

Cranberry Thanksgiving Punch

 

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Ingredients:

  • 2 bottles of chilled cranberry juice
  • 2 containers of lemonade or orange juice concentrate
  • 1 bottle of Syfo Seltzer or Syfo Tangerine-Orange Sparkling Water

Preparation:

Mix all of the ingredients right before serving.  For an extra flavor boost, you can try a cranberry juice blend such as cranberry apple, cranberry blueberry or cranberry grape.

Acknowledgement: Based on a recipe idea from punchbowl.com.

 

 

Orange, Rosewater, and Mint Sparkler

 

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  • 1/4 cup mint leaves (about 25 leaves), loosely packed and removed from their stems
  • 6 ounces (3/4 cup) fresh orange juice (from 2 medium oranges)
  • 2 drops rosewater
  • 6 ounces (3/4 cup) Syfo Original Seltzer

 

 

Preparation:

Muddle the mint leaves gently in a mixing glass. Add orange juice, rosewater, and seltzer, stir gently to combine. Pour the sparkling orange juice mixture into two ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses and serve immediately.

Acknowledgement: Photo and recipe from seriouseats.com

 

 

Pear Rosemary Cocktail

 

Ingredients

  • 6 to 10 pears
  • 12-16 fresh rosemary sprigs
    • 4 cups of vodka
    • ½ cup of sugar
  • 1 ½ cups of pear nectar
  • 4 cups of Syfo Peach- Pear Sparkling Water

 

 

 

Preparation

To prepare pear infused vodka, place pears in a large 48 ounce jar to fill. Pour vodka over the pears to fill, then seal the jar. Allow the pear- vodka mix to sit at room temperature for about 2 weeks (Hint: if infusing your own vodka isn’t your style, pear vodka such as Absolut can be found at most stores).

To make your simple syrup, heat sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan over medium to high heat, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add rosemary springs and remove from heat. Allow the mixture to cool for 30 minutes. Remove the rosemary sprigs and continue to cool the mixture completely.

Fill glasses with ice. Combine 2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of simple syrup, and 1.5 ounces of pear nectar. Top with ½ cup of Syfo Peach- Pear Sparkling Water and garnish with rosemary springs.

Acknowledgement: Photo and recipe from marthastewart.com

 

Thanksgiving Brunch Tonic

 

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  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 cup of water
  • 4 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 4 cups of chilled cranberry juice cocktail
  • 2 cups of fresh orange juice (use about 6 oranges)
  • 3 cups of chilled Syfo Original Seltzer

 

 

Preparation

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Add rosemary; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour sugar syrup into a bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight.

Uncover sugar syrup; remove and discard rosemary sprigs. Combine the sugar syrup, juices, and soda in a large pitcher. Serve immediately over ice.

Acknowledgement: Photo and recipe from myrecipes.com

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