Well all know that it’s important to stay hydrated, so I was excited when I got these 3 flavored waters to try from Cascade Ice
No calories, and the flavors were nice. Not overpowering and not “fake” or chemically tasting like some zero calorie drinks can be.
My favorite was the orange mango. I love mango anything!
I drink plenty of water and 99% of the time it’s just regular tap water. So these were a nice change of pace. And I dig the insulated cooler bag they sent the water in.
This will come in handy when the weather warms up for groceries or frozen foods that need to be kept cool.
The water helped me wash down the sticky-fest I munched on: medjool dates with PB and chocolate chips
Remember “ants on a log” (celery sticks with PB and raisins)? I like these logs better.
I have had a really busy week. Aren’t they all? But I did make a batch of Raw Vegan Taco Nut “Meat” which takes all of 30 seconds.
For anyone who wants to make a raw vegan “taco salad” that meat lovers will enjoy, try this one. I would not steer you wrong. I bring this to parties and even die-hard meat-and-potatoes eaters enjoy this recipe. Feel free to add shredded cheese, sour cream, beans, olives, or anything you’d add to your version of taco salad.
The nut meat is hearty, is raw/vegan/GF, and is not bland or boring. It has a nice kick, for sure.From my last post, thanks for the compliments on my hair and I’m glad you enjoyed my hair products reviews.
And as I predicted, blog readers love their chickpeas. Or garbanzo beans, whatever you want to call them. I’m glad you enjoyed my chickpea recipes and thanks for telling me about your faves.
Dessert: I mentioned above that I love mango. Especially in Mango Banana Vanilla Softserve.
You can always thin it down with more nut milk/water/ice and even add protein powder if you prefer more of a smoothie instead of softserve.
Questions:
1. Do you like mangoes?
Yes, I adore them! I buy TJ’s frozen mango chunks for smoothie/softserve making and fresh mangoes are a splurge for me.
2. How much water do you drink?
95% of what I drink is water. The other 5% is coffee, homemade kombucha, homemade coconut milk kefir, and every once in awhile, a drink.
But by and large, I drink lots of water but I don’t quantify it in ounces per day. I’ve read that if your urine is clear and frequent, you’re drinking enough. And mine is both, so I guess I am doing ok.
3. Do you “force” yourself to drink water or do you drink to thirst?
I am not one of those people who walks around with a gallon jug of water or anything, but when I go out, I never leave the house without my big pink Klean Kanteen jug of water. I did a post on all our re-usable water bottles.
I would say I do drink to thirst but also sometimes do force myself a bit to drink extra water, just to make sure I am well-hydrated. Being properly hydrated keeps skin looking better, digestion is better, toxins are flushed easier, thinking is clearer, headaches are prevented, and your body just works better and more efficiently when you’re not in a state of dehydration. We need water!
They also say that once you start actually feeling thirsty, you are not properly hydrated. So the key is to drink before that.
There are so many exceptions to the rules though such as exercise and activity levels, personal medical/health circumstances, temperature/climate, sodium intake, food intake (vegetables and fruits do contain lots of water) and so one size doesn’t fit all on the hydration front.
There’s also a point where you can drink too much water. Rare, but it can happen with devastating consequences.
I would surmise, though, that most people are a bit (or a lot) under-hydrated and the average person probably doesn’t drink enough water.
Talk to me about your water drinking habits!
i’m notorious for drinking a bazillion glasses of water a day. well, more like 6-7, plus tea and smoothies.
i never leave home without my water bottles! i have 2 – a giant kleen kanteen that i keep at home b/c it’s heavy and a small sigg i carry everywhere
I drink LOTS of water. How much I couldn’t tell you exactly but I’m sure I more than meet my quota! I love getting a flavored water every so often to mix it up, too – but agree that they can be hit or miss sometimes!
The taco “meat” looks awesome – yet another recipe from you that I must try. I need to start eating dinner and dessert like, 5x a day so I can catch up with your recipes :P
Dates stuffed with PB and chocolate chips? YES, please!! Best snack ever!
And from your more recent post – congrats on the iPhone – so exciting!! Have fun playing with it tonight. Don’t you love having new gadgets?
Those “logs” definitely look better than the ones with celery!! That water sounds really good and refreshing.. :)
I’m all about the water! I always have my water bottle with me, and I probably drink 2-3 L a day, but I don’t really keep track. I get a ton of water in my smoothies and other such drink too, and like you, I keep track in other ways. ;)
I’ve had those waters – not too shabby.
What kind of sweeteners (if any) do the waters use??
they have it all on their site :)
We are sooooo the same. Right now I’m eating a medjool stuffed with almond butter and unsweetened chocolate from TJ’s. SO good. Screw making balls in a blender, this is straight to the point.
Just stopping by to say I miss you and hope everything is good! xo
hi honey, great to hear from you!
Sweet swag score, those bags are great to groceries in our summer heat. The date dessert looks wonderful!
1. Yes and I can’t wait for them to be cheaper, I used to score them for free from people’s trees while living in Florida.
2. A lot, I always have a Klean Kanteen loaded with me and drink plenty at work … and always having to pee. :-)
3. I just drink a lot out of habit now, not forcing, but it helps keep my breath tolerable and from getting too hot at work when running around.
I always think I need to drink more H2o. I live in the desert and can’t get enough! And I luv mangoes. They are amazing
I love the date/peanut butter/chocolate combo! Soooo yummy!
Trader Joes frozen mango is so great… I wish so much that Trader Joes was closer to me.. the closest store is an hour away.. when I go, I take a cooler and always get mango!
oh I love your version of ants on a log! Much better. I drink lots of almond milk, kombucha, and vitamin water. I don’t like real water, sad!
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That Cascade Ice looks awesome! I’ll have to look for it. I LOVE water, always have. Probably because I grew up with just about everyone in my family loving it–except my mom, she’s more coffee and tea. Iced cold water is my #1 beverage, though! It tastes really good with chocolate. :)
I like the flavor of mango, but something about the scent of fresh mango smells like burnt wood to me! Maybe I just haven’t had enough of it. I almost bought one the other day, but bought a pineapple instead.
I have to try your raw taco meat, LOVE taco salads. As you’ve seen! hehehe
i suspect your mangoes are sub-par if they smell like burnt wood. lol
they ARE part of the latex family of fruits, i.e. avos, bananas, mangoes, so ppl with allergies to one often have allergies to another, but never heard of them smelling like burnt wood. haha
and taco salad, i thought of you when i posted that recipe!
I cannot get enough dates stuffed with peanut butter lately!!! I need to add some chocolate chip action like you’ve got going on!
I love your modified ants on a log!!