June 25, 2010 9:56 am

Drink of the Day: Honest Ade

Sometimes, I just don't want water, and I've never been a fan of juices. Most of them taste like pure sugar and artificial flavor. So lately, I've been stuck in a plain water rut, but that all changed when I discovered Honest Ade.

Honest Ade stays true to its name. It is a USDA organic juice with natural flavors (not to mention plenty of Vitamins C and A). My favorite flavor is Orange Mango with Mangosteen, a thirst-quenching drink that can stand up to summer heat. Mangosteen is a purple fruit grown in Southeast Asia in countries such as Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. It's also high in antioxidants such as Xanthone, which is beneficial for cholesterol, infections and allergies.

Tip: Make a cocktail that's actually good for you. Add a 1/4 oz. of vodka to 4 oz. of Honest Ade and garnish with an orange slice for a refreshing summer drink.

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— Written by Joanna Weinstein

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May 19, 2010 12:19 pm

Drink of the Day: Sweet Leaf Organic Tea

It all started with an idea on a sailboat. Founder and CEO Clayton Christopher created Sweet Leaf Tea back in 1997 while sailing the seas on a hot Florida day. Clayton wanted others to experience the taste of his Grandma Mimi's homemade tea, so you might say the company's success sprung from his taste buds. Together, Clayton and his long-time friend David Smith nurtured their product and created a close-knit company which now boasts forty-five employees. Sporting twelve fresh flavors, the all-natural tea passes through a modern brewing system and is sweetened with pure cane sugar.

The company came from humble beginnings and hopeful aspirations, but the Sweet Leaf Tea craze is catching on. Currently, it is one of America's fastest growing organic drink companies. With their edgy designs, catchy slogans and charitable donations, there's nowhere to go but up for Granny.

Tip: Try Sweet Leaf's Organic Green Tea with Citrus — it's been shown that the combination of lemon and green tea enables even more heart-healthy antioxidants!

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— Written by Lindsay Rubin

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