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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
Earlier this year we posted some tips to help you beat those sugar cravings in 2018. Now this article in the New York Times and its companion piece give you more ammunition for your fight to break the sugar habit.
One point that both pieces stress — Big Sugar has been actively pushing added sweeteners into our lives for decades, and has implemented an aggressive disinformation campaign to turn the focus on obesity and other health issues in our society toward fats and away from sugar. But the facts are that sugar is a primary culprit for a variety of health issues, including obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
But you don’t have to take it lying down (and we do recommend that you exercise). We encourage you to read the complete articles, but here are some important takeaways from both articles:
1) Cut out soda
Not just in these articles, but almost all subject matter experts on this topic say the same thing: cutting out sugar-laden soft drinks is key to both losing weight and improving your overall health. According to the federal government, sweetened beverages are the biggest source of added sugar in our diet — to the tune of a whopping 47 percent! Now for the shameless plug: the writer for the New York Times recommends swapping out soda for seltzer and sparkling water, saying: “…the shift to seltzer, club soda or sparkling water is life changing.” We can’t help but to agree and so do our Syfonatics. Read testimonials from our customers on how Syfo has improved their health, helped them to lose weight and changed their lives.
2) Change your breakfast
That glazed donut or muffin on the run with juice or a coffee sweetened with sugar may taste great on your morning commute, but breakfast is another big culprit in adding unneeded sugar in our diet. A breakfast with more protein (eggs, nuts, plain yogurt) fiber (fruits, unsweetened whole grain cereal) and vegetables (yes vegetables!) will stay with you longer, give you more energy and propel you into lunchtime.
3) Check your pantry
You know, it’s those items that beckon you at a certain hour of the evening when you’re bing-watching your favorite program. The problem is that many commercial snacks and crackers have plenty of hidden or added sugar. Fruit is a great alternative that can slash added sugar and up your intake of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Nuts are also a good option. If you must crunch, then Triscuits and Saltines have no added sugar.
We invite you to explore the New York Times articles for more insights and to visit our Health Tips section for great information on weight loss, nutrition and more.
Last year we posted an article on natural flavor claims, citing the case of a lawsuit targeting Hint water, whose “natural flavors” were made using propylene glycol. The lawsuit stated that calling flavors that contained synthetic, highly processed solvents such as propylene glycol misleads the consumer.
A recent article in The New York Times revived the topic since the FDA has never issued a legal or regulatory definition of the term “natural.” Some of the all-natural claims seem to stretch the limits of believability. Take for example “All Natural” 7Up, Pop-Tarts “Baked With Real Fruit” and Crystal Light “Natural” lemonade. Some recent food products that have been the target of lawsuits include Breyer’s and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Annie’s Homegrown salad dressings for using xanthan gum, a widely used thickener and food stabilizer. Another lawsuit brought against General Mills forced it to change the labels on its Nature Valley Granola Bars that contained some artificial ingredients, replacing labels that once read “100% Natural” to say they are “Made With 100% Natural Whole Grain Oats.”
Luckily, when it comes to beverages, Syfo makes it simple. Our flavors are as natural as can be and are derived from the oil that is selectively extracted from the peel of the fruit. As opposed to many other flavored products on the market, Syfo’s flavorings are made without using synthetic solvents such as propylene glycol. We only use premium, high quality and natural humectants such as vegetable based glycerin and ethyl alcohol. All of our Naturally Flavored Sparkling Waters and Original Seltzer are made with 100% purified water and contain no sugar, sodium, artificial sweeteners or preservatives. Just pure natural goodness.
You may have made cutting back on sugar your New Year’s resolution this year, perhaps not for the first time. Sugar cravings can be hard to beat, but one month into 2018 we have your back. Sugar lurks in many places in our daily diet (the average American consumes 82 grams of sugar every day) but you can finally beat those cravings with these six tips, courtesy of the Atlanta Journal Constitution and Shape Magazine.
1) Drink more water
Well we’ve talked about this one more than once — avoid sugar-laden sodas like the plague. According to Shape Magazine: “If you crave bubbles switch to sparkling water or all-natural seltzer with a splash of 100-percent fruit juice or fresh fruit for flavor.” Of course our delicious Naturally Flavored Sparkling Waters taste great just on their very own. If you must have a sweet drink, sports dietitian Natalie Rizzo recommends combining fresh sliced fruit and water in a pitcher and letting it sit overnight.
2) Reach for fruit at snack time
“Trading processed treats for fruit-based snacks is a great way to slash added sugar and up your intake of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber,” Shape Magazine notes. The publication suggests sliced apples or pears dolloped with almond butter; nonfat organic yogurt layered with in-season fresh fruit, nuts and rolled oats; or a fresh fruit smoothie.
3) Swap tea for soda
Nutritionist Christy Brissette recommends: “When I want something sweet and I need to make water more exciting, I love to drink fruity, herbal teas like peach, apple, lemon, or raspberry — hot or iced.” (Shameless plug: Our Tangerine-Orange, Wild Cherry and Peach-Pear Naturally Flavored Sparkling Waters can have the same effect.)
4) Sweeten oatmeal with fruit
“Add frozen berries to your plain, warm, cooked oats instead of purchasing instant oatmeal that’s packaged with added sugar,” registered dietitian Tori Holthaus told Weight Watchers. “The frozen berries melt and nearly liquefy into the oatmeal –and a sweet, delicious flavor results.”
5) Make your own tomato sauce
“Many jarred tomato sauces have added sugar, and who needs that?” registered dietitian Sarah Pflugradt told Weight Watchers. “When you make your own you’ll feel like an Italian chef with a savory sauce simmering away in your house!”
6) Pre-plan your splurges
Shape recommends that you stash healthy snacks in your desk to help avoid the office goodies that show up, and make it a policy to avoid free samples. That way you can genuinely enjoy the occasional planned splurge, like a restaurant dessert balanced by a light entrée.
We hope these tips — with the help of our Naturally Flavored Sparkling Waters — put you on the road to a healthier diet in 2018. Click here for more helpful information in our Health Tips section.
Many women face the dilemma: what is safe and beneficial to drink during pregnancy? Women have long said that water can be the solution to many pregnancy complaints, from constipation to fatigue and dry skin and everything in between. And the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that pregnant women drink at least 8 cups of fluids each day. But women during pregnancy also report that the taste or the idea of drinking plain water can be unappealing. What to do?
Enter seltzer and sparkling water. Many women find that the carbonation in seltzer and sparkling water helps with nausea, and the Pregnancy & Baby website lists flavored sparkling water as a great way to stay hydrated while combating the craving for soda, which because of the sugar and the caffeine that it contains, may not be the healthiest beverage to drink while pregnant.
But don’t just take our word for it. Read what our customers say about how Syfo has helped them while they were pregnant:
“I am 32 weeks pregnant and suffer from GERD and other digestive issues. I happened to come across Syfo and purchased the bigger bottle. Let me tell you I felt a sense of relief.”
“I’m pregnant and the drinks that I usually consumed suddenly all had a terrible aftertaste, so water was my only option. I’ve been searching for a refreshing flavored water for months and I’m so glad to have stumbled upon Syfo!!!! It has also helped me to curb my issues with morning sickness. I’m thinking Syfo will be my drink of choice even after the baby is born…thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!”
“I am so thankful that I found Syfo. I’m pregnant and it’s the only beverage that works for me.”
So if you’re pregnant, why not give Syfo Naturally Flavored Sparkling Waters a try. There are four delicious flavors to choose from, and since they’re made with purified water with no sugar, sodium, artificial sweeteners, preservatives or other additives, they’re the healthy choice for you and your baby now and for years to come.