Say Hello To Summer!
Try a True Citrus Slush
This amazing brand is made with lemon and lime, both citrus fruits that have health
benefits. In addition to being flavorful and refreshing there are health benefits to
including lemon and lime in your diet, the main one being:
The citrus in these products provide Vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that
increases iron absorption. This is especially helpful for vegan and vegetarian diets that
can be lower in iron. One idea is to use the True Citrus Lemon on spinach, as dark leafy
greens are a plant source of iron but the addition of citrus will increase the body’s
absorption. Vitamin C can also boost immunity!
The shakers are ideal for BBQ season and a fun idea for the drinks is to blend with ice
for a slushy version!
Fresh is Surely the Best
Fresh is Best products deliver snacks made with wholesome, fresh, wholesome
ingredients. The manufacturing processes result in products with long lasting freshness.
The corn chips are low in sodium and gluten free. They do provide some nutrition as
well:
- Fibre
- B vitamins
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Iron
The chips are great when dipped into a Fresh is Best salsa (also gluten free). The
combination of corn chips and fresh salsa helps to increase the body’s absorption of
iron from the corn due to the Vitamin C in the salsa.
It’s Not A BBQ without Neal Brothers
The Neal Brothers BBQ sauces are a tasty addition to your next BBQ masterpiece!
They are relatively low in sugar and sodium and made from wholesome ingredients.
Some of the varieties are gluten free!
The sauces provide both nutrition and protection against oxidative stress. This is due in
the most part to the presence of tomato paste. Tomato paste is rich in lycopene, a
powerful antioxidant that helps to protect cells from damage by free radicals.
In addition, the delicious selection of chips and snacks are a healthier option when the
need for snacking arises! They are made without preservatives or artificial coloring or
flavors.
Of course they are great dipped into Neal Brothers salsa! However, they can also be a
healthy vehicle for a nutritious dip-depending on the dip used. A nutrient dense (and
tasty) way is to use cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt (or combine them!) as the
base of a dip-one cup of cottage cheese and/or contains roughly 24-30 g of protein!
Rviita Really Hydrates
Now is the time of year when we start getting outside to be active. We all need to stay
hydrated in summer weather and especially with physical activity. Rviita is an excellent
choice for outdoor activities considering that it’s innovative packaging extremely
portable and convenient and environmentally friendly. It can be used frozen as an ice
pack for lunch if you are out on the road and then the thawed drink will be icy cold and
extra refreshing!
Most energy drinks are quite high in sugar, artificial ingredients and provide a temporary
burst of energy, followed by an energy crash. Rviita is made from only natural
ingredients that provide continuous energy and hydration.
Pack In The Power with Probar
While your thirst is being quenched with Rviita you can further add to your energy levels
with Probar. These plant based nutritious snacks are gluten free and plant based.
Probar offers portable energy chews, protein bars and meal replacement bars. They are
made from wholesome, nutrient organic ingredients. As they are plant based, they
contain many polyphenols, plant compounds that have oxidative properties (which
protect our cells).
Have Fun With Food!
Cara Stoller, RD
Registered Dietitian
B. Lambert Ltd