Is Apple Juice Always a Healthy Beverage?

Concern Over Chemicals in Apple Juice

A study by the Empire State Consumer Project, a partner to the Food and Water Watch Organization, has shown an alarming high level of arsenic and heavy metals in apple juice, especially apple juice imported from China. The tests commissioned by the project revealed levels of arsenic contamination in one sample that was five times higher than what the Environmental Protection Agency allows in drinking water.
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Diet vs. Healthy Beverages

Are Diet Soft Drinks Really Healthy?

Is switching from sugary soft drinks to diet soft drinks a healthier beverage choice? Not necessarily.

Recent research has shown that both regular and diet soda have health risks. In fact, artificial sweeteners actually increase your sweet tooth, causing you to consume more calories in the long run. According to this article in theHuffington post, research on sugar substitutes connects diet soda consumption to metabolic syndrome, chronic kidney disease, and Type 2 Diabetes. (more…)
Ask for Syfo

Can’t find Syfo? Tell Your Grocer.

We hear from so many people all over the country who would like to try Syfo or who have tried Syfo and love it but can’t find it in their hometown stores. With the support of our customers, we hope we can encourage national or regional chains to carry our healthy beverages.

We’ve put together a list of all the major super markets across the country with links to where you can submit a request to carry Syfo. If you don’t see your favorite store on there, please let us know and we’ll add it.

Whatever you can do to help us spread the word about the “best tasting seltzer and sparkling waters on the planet” would be fantastic and we thank you. Click here to find links to your favorite store.

Healthy Diet and Healthy Beverages with Myplate

MyPlate Replaces the Food Pyramid

The food pyramid that we’ve known for years as a dietary guide has been replaced by MyPlate, which may be a more practical and easier-to-understand illustration of a good diet. Instead of the pyramid diagram, the types of foods needed to achieve a balanced diet will be represented on a plate as an example of a healthy meal.
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Health Dangers of Fluoride
Health Concerns Grow Over Fluoridated Water

Coming on the heels of the US government statement in January lowering the recommended levels of fluoride in drinking water, concern continues to grow over use of the substance in drinking water, toothpaste and other products.

Toothpaste manufacturers are introducing fluoride-free toothpaste for young children and the National Kidney Foundation has withdrawn its support for water fluoridation, noting the potential risks to susceptible members of the population.

Made from purified water and naturally-flavored, with no preservatives or additives of any kind, Syfo continues to be a great healthy beverage alternative.

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