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Recipe of the Day
This is the time of the year where we make resolutions to live healthier and rein in some of our indulgences. Although there is nothing wrong with coffee in moderation, if one of your 2019 goals is to cut down on the amount of java you consume throughout the day, here are some suggestions courtesy of this article from the Southland Sun:
Sparkling Water
We just had to put this one first. The article opines: “Sparkling water can be a refreshing alternative to both coffee and water. Especially when flavored with natural, sugar-free, fruit extracts, sparkling water is delicious and hydrating.” Sounds like Syfo to us!
Kombucha Tea
Kombucha is a type of yeast. When you ferment it with tea, flavors, sugar and other ingredients you get Kombucha tea. While the health benefits of Kombucha are being debated, many claim that it is useful for treating memory loss, regulating bowel movements, preventing cancer and lowering high blood pressure.
Probiotic Drinks
According to the article: “These sparkling beverages provide different strains of active cultures of live probiotics. Researchers say that some digestive disorders happen when the balance of friendly bacteria in the intestines becomes disturbed. This can happen after taking antibiotics. Probiotics are said to help counteract this. They regulate digestive health, boost the immune system, maintain gut health and more.”
Tea
Yep, good old-fashioned, straight-up tea can be great for an afternoon pick-me-up instead of brewing that extra pot of coffee. Teas come in a myriad of forms and blends and can be drunk hot or cold. There is a wide selection of green, black, herbal and specialty teas out there, many of which are caffeine-free and are naturally sweet enough to skip the sugar. Many teas are a well-known source of antioxidants, B vitamins and minerals.
Hot Apple Cider
Hot apple cider’s sweet tanginess offers its own unique pick-me-up in lieu of caffeine, and its soothing warmth is just as satisfying as that cup of coffee on a cold morning. In addition to its natural sweetness, because apples are the key ingredient, apple cider offers health benefits not available in coffee.
Coconut Water
The article states: “Coconut water is a clear, milky liquid that comes from green, young coconuts. Coconut water is naturally sweet, contains bioactive enzymes and is chock full of rehydrating electrolytes, which makes it a good replacement for sugary sports drinks.
So if you’re looking to cut down on the coffee consumption, Syfo is a great sugar, calorie, and caffeine-free, healthy alternative that can help you stay hydrated!
People often assume that natural flavors contain only natural ingredients. But that might not always be the case.
What can be called natural flavors is defined by law, and essentially the FDA says that any flavor extracted from a natural source, such as a fruit, spice, vegetable or seafood, can be called natural. In other words, the flavor wasn’t cooked up synthetically in a laboratory. However, that doesn’t mean that flavors called natural can’t also contain some unnatural additives.
Take the case of Hint Water, which was recently the target of a class action suit that charged they were deceptive in how they represented their product as “all-natural”. The company’s flavors are natural as defined by the FDA, but they also use propylene glycol (PG) — a synthetic substance used in cosmetics and food. And while synthetic solvents such as propylene glycol are not allowed in the production of organic certified products, they are permitted in “natural flavors.” The reasoning is that they are incidental additives present in food at an insignificant level. Although PG is FDA-approved, there is concern in some quarters about the potential negative health effects of the substance.
With Syfo there is no confusion. All of our natural flavors are propylene glycol free. We opt for vegetable based glycerin and/or ethyl alcohol (derived from grain) instead. There are no preservatives, artificial colors, or flavors used in the manufacturing of our flavors. That makes Syfo the clear choice.
Syfo’s glass and 100% recyclable PET bottles have always been completely BPA-Free. A new study links the chemical Bisphenol A or BPA to the development of prostate cancer. To reduce exposure, The Mayo Clinic recommends that consumers seek out BPA-free plastic and canned products.
BPA, a known endocrine disruptor, has been correlated to a number of health and developmental issues as we discussed in an earlier post here. This new study, headed by Gail Prins, Professor of Physiology and director of the andrology laboratory at the University of Illinois at Chicago, indicates that even low level of exposure to the chemical during development can lead to a higher risk of prostate cancer later in life.
In the study, Prins implanted mice with human prostate stem cells from healthy donors. For two weeks before the structure reached maturity, her team then fed the mice BPA at levels to which pregnant women are typically exposed. A third of the tissues in the test sample had either pre-cancerous lesions or prostate cancer, compared to only 13 percent in a control group that was only fed oil. In another group where the stem cells were exposed to BPA before implantation and again as they produced the prostate tissue in the mice, the prevalence of pre-cancerous lesions or cancer rose to 45 percent. Researchers in the field say the study shows that human prostate cells are targets of BPA and that early exposure may be associated with an increased risk for prostate cancer.
You can read more about the study linking BPA to prostate cancer here.
Labor Day weekend — the last hurrah of the summer. Labor Day is looked forward to as a great opportunity to relax, rejuvenate and have fun. Need we say BBQ? To help ease the sorrow of the end of summer, enjoy these refreshing beverage recipes with a sparkling Syfo touch.
Rangpur Strawberry Crush
From delish, here’s a perfect late-summer recipe:
Ingredients:
4 strawberries
1 1/2 oz. Tanqueray Rangpur
1 1/2 oz. Syfo Lemon-Lime Naturally Flavored Sparkling Water
Preparation:
Prepare strawberries in a highball glass. Add crushed ice and Tanqueray Rangpur and top with Syfo Lemon-Lime Naturally Flavored Sparkling Water .
Sparkling Cojito Cocktail
Courtesy of the kitchn website, here’s a cool refreshing variation of the mojito. The recipe serves six.
Ingredients:
1 bunch fresh mint, keep a few sprigs to the side for garnish
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
4 limes juiced
3 cups coconut rum, like Blue Chair Bay
1 liter Syfo Original Seltzer
Ice
Lime wedges for garnish
Preparation:
In a large pitcher, combine the mint, sugar and water, and muddle. Add the lime juice and rum, and stir to combine. Fill the pitcher with ice and add the seltzer. Pour into ice filled glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge.
Red, White & Blue Spritzer
Ingredients:
White Wine (we chose Moscato)
Lemon-Lime Syfo Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water
Frozen Blueberries & Strawberries
Preparation:
Pour 4oz of chilled Moscato and 2oz of Syfo Lemon-Lime Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water in a glass. Top with frozen blueberries and strawberries and enjoy!
Watermelon Slush
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups of Watermelon
1/3 cups of Pomegranate Juice
Syfo Original Seltzer
1 cup of ice
Vodka (optional)
Preparation:
Blend fresh watermelon, pomegranate juice and ice. Add 1 part of slush blend and 1 part of Syfo Original Seltzer in a glass. Add an optional shot of Vodka or liquor of your choice.
Summer Breeze
Ingredients:
Cranberry Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Syfo Wild Cherry Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water
Ice
Pineapple Wedge
Vodka (we chose citrus flavor)
Preparation:
Pour 1 part cranberry juice, 1 part grapefruit juice, and 1 part citrus vodka in a shaker over ice. Shake well. Pour mixture in a glass and top with Syfo Wild Cherry Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water. Garnish with a wedge of pineapple and enjoy the summer breeze.
Believe or not, the start of the summer season — with the beach outings, picnics, pool parties and barbecues that launch the struggle to keep it all healthy — is upon us. Remember the New Years Resolution of not that long ago?
Besides all the tempting food, desserts and snacks, the warmer weather and increased outdoor activities bring the biggest challenge — the need to stay hydrated. So that means it’s more important than ever to stay away from sugary sodas and heavily-caffeinated drinks that may satisfy at first but will ultimately dehydrate you. Studies have shown that the sugar in beverages like energy and some sports drinks can remove water from your body.
Enter Syfo Original Seltzer and Naturally Flavored Sparkling Waters. They’re the perfect beverage choice for all the summer fun ahead. Made with 100% purified water, Syfo products help you stay hydrated because water is simply the best way to hydrate yourself during warm weather activities. And since our products contain no sugar, sodium, artificial sweeteners, preservatives or other additives, there’s nothing in them to cancel that effect, making Syfo the healthy summer choice.
But we didn’t want to give you the impression that staying healthy this summer can’t be tasty and fun. Enjoy those cookouts and parties with some of our favorite Syfo summer recipes. Click the photos below for the full recipe details:
Lemon Ginger Pear Spritzer
Minty Lemon Soda
Strawberry Lemonade Fizz
Aloha Sparkle
