organic juice – Happymomblogger

Some of the best things about living in California are access to fresh California grown food, an abundance of organic and natural grocery stores, and meeting people who are as passionate about healthy living as I am. As a Moms Meet Ambassador I am honored and pleased to be able to meet many brands and people who are of sound mind. One of the fun things we did a few weekends ago was visit Whole Foods Market for a Healthy Kids Tour. We already shop at Whole Foods on occasion but it was fascinating to learn about some new aspects of the company that I never knew before.

As my son and I entered the cool atmosphere of Whole Foods Market, our eyes couldn’t help but roam the entire building and smile with excitement. Shopping at Whole Foods Market is always an interesting experience. With their rows and rows of organic and natural products and their aesthetically pleasing cafes and fresh beverage bars, the popular store is indeed a feast for the eyes and the palette. Although some products may be more expensive than necessary, if you know what to look for and how to shop there, you would come out with an abundance of healthy products and a few dollars saved.

Our store coordinator, Candice was a delight to work with. With her cheery smile she led all of us around the store pointing out key features unique to the Whole Foods Market franchise. Certain things I already knew about such as the freshly baked bread sliced to order but if you like cheese, there is also an option to have the clerks cut them into different sizes for you. They also sell remnant cheese in bins that are smaller and less expensive. I was surprised at all the “secret” requests you could make at Whole Foods Market as they benefit the customers with this unique customer oriented services. Other services tailored to your shopping experience would be meat cut to the size and texture you want, an organic juice bar made to order, and pour-your-own honey. Honey can be quite expensive so I really appreciate this feature at Whole Foods.

The point of this Healthy Kids Tour sponsored by Moms Meet and Whole Foods Market is to enlighten parents and friends on the aspect of healthy living. Through healthier food choices, we can all achieve a healthier lifestyle. At Whole Foods Market, they offer an abundance of fresh produce, meat, bread, dairy, and bakery to satisfy the gourmet as well as virgin organics. Although Whole Foods is a bit farther from where we live, I do like to shop with my son there as we usually pick up a quick and healthy snack at their cafe or a freshly-pressed juice at their juice bar. There is also a kids snack zone at customer service where there is always a healthy snack for your kiddos to enjoy while shopping around the store with you.

If you’re interested in learning more about living a healthier lifestyle, please visit the Moms Meet website: http://www.greenmomsmeet.com/ as well as Whole Foods Market: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/.

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When my son and I go grocery shopping, I try to bypass the snacks and beverage aisles as quickly as possible. But when colorful containers jump out at your children, I can’t help but cringe at all the artificial beverages targeted towards children.
And while it’s no wonder that child obesity is such a major concern in the US, companies still make artificial drinks for children and people still buy them. Sometimes it’s inevitable because kids see their friends drink them, but as parents who want to give their children a healthier life, it is up to us to weed out bad food and bring in the good ones.

When we’re at home, it’s easy to give our kids water, milk, or the occasional all natural juice. But when we’re at parties or even in restaurants, kids just can’t resist that sugary drink or the artificial colored ones. Yes, sugar is the main attraction, but we can just as easily provide them with something made with less sugar or sweetened with natural juices. But have you ever considered giving your children tea? Tea comes in many varieties and degrees of caffeine and antioxidants. While most tea contain great amounts of antioxidants called Catechins, they are found primarily in green tea, and have superb antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. My son drinks diluted green tea now and then and he likes to drink them warm. Green tea is most powerful when it’s hot but most kids have a hard time drinking anything hot. As with most tea, the natural caffeine found in the leaves are not the same as those found in coffee so it is a safe alternative for beverages.

When we discovered Little Me Tea (http://littlemetea.com/) not too long ago at the Healthy Beverages Expo, I was impressed at the taste and quality of their tea-juice blends. Using only the natural beauty of organic tea and organic fruit juices, the melange of flavors is quite exciting. The tea/juice fusions are sweetened only with fruit and vegetable juices so there are no added sugar. For me, it was just sweet enough and when you drink it cold or iced, it’s incredibly refreshing. I like to include their beverages in my son’s lunch box as the tea-juice boxes are a good size for quenching his thirst.

Little Me Tea began as a love for their daughter, who after realizing that there weren’t enough healthy beverage choices for kids out there, the proud and innovative parents came up with the concept of blending organic tea with organic fruit juices. Knowing the benefits of tea, the company created a beverage that was both delicious and good for you. And since Little Me Tea are caffeine-free, low in sugar, and non-GMO, their tea-juice blends are an excellent choice for parents who want to find something new to serve their kids. It’s no longer just juice anymore – children’s beverages have evolved into more sophisticated tastes.

Currently Little Me Tea comes in two flavors: Julia’s Tropical Tea which is a delightful blend of organic white tea with organic citrus fruits and Zane’s Grape Tea which is a yummy blend of organic white tea with organic red grapes. Both flavors are infused with a melange of unique and ultra healthy ingredients that both you and your kids will recognize. Two more flavors have also been added to their lineup: Fruit Punch Tea and Berry Tasty Tea and we’re looking forward to trying those out as well! And rest assured that all of Little Me Teas are made with only natural and organic ingredients, have no added sugar, and packaged in BPA-free Tetra Packs which can be readily recycled. The juice boxes are 6.75 ounces and can fit into a regular lunch box for kids. They make excellent thirst quenchers and can also be used as a base for other beverages like smoothies or even frozen for a delightful iced treat.

I like to give my son Little Me Tea as an in-between meals snack or as a special beverage treat for dinner. The juice boxes come with attached straws and are easy to use for little kids. Little Me Teas can be found at most natural grocery stores and currently on their website they are offering coupons to try their tea-juice blends. So if you’re looking for a new and healthier beverage alternative for your kids, you might want to give Little Me Tea a try. If your kids have never tried tea before, don’t worry for these refreshing tea-juice blends have enough of a unique flavor to satisfy their thirsts.

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