Food/Beverage - Parenting Healthy

French Blue Wine puts an American twist on French rosé

If there is a wine that makes you feel relaxed or refreshed on a hot day or has you flying through hours with friends, it is a good French rosé. A good rosé has just enough grape skin for some color, but it is not a red wine. French rosé is best when chilled and pairs great with your summer favorites – salads, seafoods and great with Spanish dishes (try a rosé with some empanadas or fresh tortillas)! French Blue Wine is not French, however, it is American.

French Blue Wine 2020 Bordeaux Rosé has an American twist on French rosé. What is American about it? It is in the blend of fresh-cut flavor of watermelon, strawberry, and cherry. It is crisp and so refreshing for a hot summer day or evening or any time of year that you need to feel warm again.

Stephanie Rivin is the Creator of French Blue Wine. She wanted to bring and keep a piece of France with her in the US. Look for French Blue Wines at Whole Foods, World Markets, Target, Kroger and Wine.com. Visit French Blue Wines to see more.

Food/Beverage, Healthy Living

Electrolit has Launched a Zero Calorie, Zero Sugar Hydration Beverage

April 14, 2021July 10, 2023 Erin Sluka

As you have probably been wanting yourself, many consumers are more demanding lately for lower sugar, lower calorie options for foods and beverages. Just about any food product you want to enjoy has the ability to use better ingredients. Electrolit zero calorie and zero sugar Hydration Beverage has done what was requested, they have launched their Zero line and it comes with 3 flavors – Berry Blast, Lemon Breeze and Fruit Punch Splash.

Electrolit is known for its pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients that give you proper hydration and helps aid in recovery. They have created an optimal balance of electrolytes to prevent and treat dehydration. It is the Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium and Calcium that work together to help treat your body and recover faster and packaged in their familiar square bottles.

Electrolit will extend their Zero sugar hydration beverage line to select current retailers, including 7-11, HEB, AMPM, and more. Electrolit can also be purchased at Walmart, Kroger, and more, and through online stores such as Amazon. Visit https://electrolit.com/ to learn more!

Food/Beverage, Healthy Living, Natural Foods

Protein2O plant-based, vegan protein water is my go-to morning beverage

March 30, 2021July 10, 2023 Erin Sluka

I keep track of my diet in a food app and I struggle to eat enough protein. I have tried many protein shakes and with added sugars and some are too sweet or chalky to want to drink too much of, I could never find one that gives me the added protein I need and enjoy it at the same time. I was introduced to Protein2O waters and now it is my morning go-to beverage. I always grab a protein water on my way out the door to work and either drink in the morning or have it for later in the day to get me through meetings or errands when I need to fill up.

Protein2O is plant-based and vegan and very refreshing with 11 fruity flavors. I tend to crave the flavors of bottled protein water most, but love ending my night with canned beverages and the flavors like Key Lime Coconut, so if I have not met my protein intake I can end the day with the Protein2O waters in great flavors by can over ice for a refresher.

I love that they are available in many grocers and drugstores, but was very excited to find them at a great bulk price at my local Costco. I love these fruit-flavored waters much better over sweet shakes and bars. I am so excited this is a protein option. They take pure whey protein isolate and filter it through reverse osmosis to get rid of impurities and we get 15g of protein that is easily digestible.

Look for Protein2O as your source of daily protein! Visit Protein2O to learn more and find a retailer near you.

Food/Beverage, Healthy Living

Soothe Your Stomach and Make cocktails with Better Ingredients | SOOV

January 25, 2021July 8, 2023 Erin Sluka

When I was younger and had an upset stomach it was always soup and ginger ale to the rescue. The bubbles and broth did something magical to soothe your stomach and has been a go-to for many households for decades. Now that I am a parent myself I read labels and wonder just how a glass or sugary soda was always the right call? I mean, I felt it worked but was there something better?

Then I discovered SOOV, the stomach calming drink. Now there was an option with a lot less sugar and they actually used REAL ginger along with aloe, lemon, mint and chamomile.

This feel good drink in a can is great for kids and adults to soothe an upset stomach. However, as a bonus, it can also make a great alternative to sugary sodas as a mixer. The added benefit of the real ingredients can help your cocktail be a bit easier on the stomach. I just add some to a favorite liquor when I need a nightcap or have company.

SOOV has only 6 grams of sugar and you won’t find artificial ingredients, GMO and it is gluten-free. The label? That’s easy and you will recognize every ingredient – water, ginger juice, aloe vera juice, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, mint extract and chamomile extract. Just about 1 1/2 tsp of sugar per can is much better than the almost 9 tsp of sugar in a can of similar sodas. Also, sodas are not including real ginger in the ingredients.

Enjoy SOOV as a gentle mixer, stomach ache soother or as a digestive aid after a big meal. You’ll want to have these on hand, especially if you suffer with digestive disorders. My 12 year old has inflammatory, digestive problems and these are fantastic to have on hand. At under $3.50 a can (in the 12 pack) he can affordably trade out a digestive aid/enzyme drug for a can of SOOV and they taste great to him!

Visit SOOV to order a case and keep on hand in your fridge!