This post was written in partnership with Oasis Canada.
New year, new me, right? We-e-elll…I’m a work in progress, you know?
I know how important it is to get regular exercise, sleep more, keep hydrated, eat whole, unprocessed foods, and cutting sugar and sodium. I know you do too. But all that’s easier said than done of course.
Look, we all know sugar isn’t good for us and that we should be making changes to reduce our sugar intake. Some changes are hard to make, like quitting ice cream or only buying one box of Kay’s Girl Guide cookies. Fortunately, other changes are easier!
I know I should drink more water, but honestly it can get boring sometimes. At dinner time, water is our usual beverage of choice, but for lunch and snack time, sometimes we like a little bit of variety. Oasis HydraFruit beverages are a pretty good option as far as I’m concerned. These juice blends mix organic juice with filtered water for a juice that tastes much better than plain water with 60% less sugar than regular fruit juice.
HydraFruit beverages come in five delicious varieties – Fruit Fusion, Watermelon Apple, Lemon Iced Tea, Strawberry Kiwi, and Clementine – all without preservatives, added sugar, or artificial sweeteners. They’re certified organic and contain 60% less sugar than regular fruit juice blends, but still provide 100% recommended Vitamin C intake in one 250 ml serving. With 50 calories or less per serving, that’s a winning combo in my house!
But how do they taste?
Really good! HydraFruit beverages have lots of fruit flavour and don’t taste too watery at all. My favourite is the lemon iced tea (made with naturally caffeine-free rooibos tea so the kids can enjoy it too). Tee’s fave is the watermelon apple juice, and Kay wants you to know that strawberry kiwi is her favourite.
You know what else HydraFruit beverages are great for? Making ice pops!
Just pour into an ice pop mold and freeze. This super simple dessert idea has way less sugar than store-bought ice pops and a good portion of your day’s recommended Vitamin C. You could even add some chunks of real fruit for a little extra flair. You’re welcome!
HydraFruit beverages come in two sizes – 960 ml cartons and 200 ml juice boxes – and they’re processed and packaged entirely in Canada.
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I started eating more dark green vegetables this year.
Some of the changes that we’ve made are to drink more water, consume less sugar and to be active at least 30 minutes every day.
Upped my water intake by about 200% this year.
I used to drink a lot of Diet pop each day. I no longer do and instead drink water. We also eat more fruits and vegetables and make them the focus of our meals.
This week my new exercise class is starting and it is focusing on muscle stretching. This is my first venture in exercising after a year of inactivity.
I eat more fruits and vegetables and eliminate processed foods.
I’m trying to just get out more and walk. The more I’m outside the better.
I have improved my health by reducing sugar in my diet. I have also made it a daily habit to do a pilates and yoga routine.
We are cutting back on sugar and becoming more active.
Salty snacks and pop have been a staple in my family and we have eliminated these items from our house by drinking water and low sugar juice and have become very creative making snacks using vegetables and grains.
I try to be good Monday through Friday by limiting carbohydrates.
I have cut back on sugary foods. I try to stick to a more healthy diet.
I have changed my lifestyle around to be more healthy by drinking more water. I have also been much more conscious about what I eat.
I’ve recently signed up for a bootcamp class that takes place during lunch hour at work, and I try to prepare healthy meals for myself and my child. I make sure he gets lots of time running around at the park!
I have cut down on my sugar intake and replaced with natural stevia for better healthy
I have been exercising every day since October and I am shopping for healthier foods that have less sodium and juices with less sugar in them.
i’ve cut down on carbs
I am trying to manage my sweet cravings but it is difficult.
I cut down on Salty snack and stop adding salt to my plate.
I have increased the vegetable portions in our meals
I walk a lot more than I ever used to & use healthier meats as substitutes like turkey in my recipes.
I have weaned myself off eating late night snacks and am exercising more.
I’ve been eating less. I try to get outside more. and I don’t know the last time i had a pop.
Drinking more water in lieu of other more sugary beverages
I have been drinking less coffee, I walk a lot, and am eating more fruit and vegetables.
We only drink water except if we go to a birthday party. My kids never expect pop or juice.
I have been cutting out processed foods and eating more whole foods.
I am paying attention to nutrition labels and limiting my refined sugar consumption.
Great post I am drinking a lot more water now and our dinner plates are more than 1/2 veggies now – usually roasted. I’ve gone to the gym more and have been eating more well-balanced meals to maintain a good diet and good health. try to limit the amount of sugar and junk food our family eats, and lots of veggies! Thank you