Sometimes we just crave cake. Don’t lie, you do too. Luckily, with Zevia, you don’t have to feel super guilty about making this delicious desert!
* One box chocolate cake mix, any brand you like.
* 1 can Zevia Strawberry soda
Combine cake mix and soda, stir and bake as directed on the box.
Instead of traditional frosting, we heated up some cream cheese and a few packets of stevia just until it was loose enough to brush or drizzle on lightly. Top with sliced strawberries and voila! You have a guilt free desert. Now go enjoy a slightly larger piece than normal.
Going for yet another MMA win tonight, Chad George took a minute to chat with our CEO, Paddy Spence. Check out his tips for cutting weight, training smart and enjoying the little things in life along the way.
In celebration of tonight’s big fight, we are giving away an awesome Chad George Prize Pack! We’ll offer the exclusive Team Savage Reason to Rebel t-shirt, a limited edition Reason to Rebel poster and case of Zevia! Tell us how Zevia fits into your fitness plan on our Facebook page for your chance to win.
Winner will be chose by the Zevia team on Friday, May 11th, at 3pm pst of entries posted on the Zevia Facebook page, visable to all fans, noting how Zevia its into your fitness plan.
The Z team is passionate about all things health and wellness and when we had the pleasure of meeting Mari Ruddy, the founder of TeamWILD, we knew a partnership was the next natural step. Mari Ruddy, the infectously happy and enthusiastic Director of TeamWILD, is the founder of the American Diabetes Association Red Rider program so she knows a thing or two about athletics and success.
TeamWILD: We Inspire Life with Diabetes, is a new company created to support people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in becoming healthy through integrated, internet-based education in diabetes and exercise. TeamWILD provides 12, 14, 16 and 18 week training plans in walking, running, triathlon and cycling that integrate expert athletic coaching with expert diabetes and nutrition coaching, along with mental skills coaching.
TeamWILD athletes can live anywhere in the world as long as they have internet access and the desire to get out and move. Once TeamWILD participants make the mental and physical shift to thinking of themselves as healthy empowered athletes, they need healthy options to support their new lifestyle.
The Zevia TeamWILD fit was a natural one, growing first out of a mutual love of soda and enthusiasm for growing an athletic support group for people with diabetes. “Zevia was created to provide a healthier option for soda drinkers, by offering zero calorie sodas with no artificial sweeteners. We’re committed to helping people take control of their own health, and that’s why we are so excited to be partnering with TeamWILD. Being healthy is within all of our reach, and it’s the small lifestyle changes that we all make that ultimately result in a better quality of life. By choosing Zevia, or training in running, walking, triathlon or cycling, we can minimize the impact that diabetes has upon our lives.” Paddy Spence, Chief Executive Officer, Zevia LLC.
TeamWILD Director Mari Ruddy commented about the exciting new partnership with Zevia, “TeamWILD exists to empower people with diabetes to become athletes as a strategy for improving their health. And on the journey to becoming an athlete with diabetes, one needs treats to celebrate accomplishments. Zevia is a zero calorie soda with no artificial sweeteners, and best of all Zevia is fun and tasty! And that’s why TeamWILD is excited to partner with Zevia: to bring more fun and joy to all who seek to have a healthy and happy life, even living with diabetes. Thank you Zevia for providing such an awesome fun beverage for all of us!”
This year, expect to see TeamWILD and Zevia at all Tour de Cure rides for the American Diabetes Association. Both TeamWILD and Zevia are supporters of the Tour de Cure cycling events. TeamWILD is the official training partner of the Tour de Cure, providing training to all 6,000 Red Riders, or cyclists with diabetes at the Tour de Cure.
To learn more about TeamWILD and to join a program, visit http://teamwildathletics.com. To learn more about the Tour de Cure of the American Diabetes Association visit: http://tour.diabetes.org.
Brian shared this amazing recipe with us on our Twitter and we just had to share it with you!
We have mixed it with crushed ice or if you have one of the fancy schmancy ice cream maker attachements, as seen here, you can use that too. Either way, an icey cold Zevia Ginger Root Beer Slushie is the perfect guilt-free treat for these newly warm Spring nights!
We found this chart of the US fascinating. What do you call it?
Today, Tuesday, March 27, 2012, is the 24th Annual American Diabetes Association Alert Day, a one-day, “wake-up call” asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. As Zevia is a proud supporter of the American Diabetes Association and their mission, we urge all Zevia fans to share this information with their communities and take the Diabetes Risk Test.
In 2011, the American Diabetes Association encouraged Americans to “Join the Million Challenge” and more than 600,000 people took the Diabetes Risk Test. On March 27, 2012, the Association will aim to top that number, inspiring people to take the all-new Diabetes Risk Test and to join the Association in the fight to Stop Diabetes®.
Diabetes is a serious disease that strikes nearly 26 million Americans. A quarter of those affected by diabetes are not aware that they have the disease. Recent estimates project that as many as one in three American adults will have diabetes in 2050 unless we take the steps to Stop Diabetes.
An additional 79 million, or one in three American adults, have prediabetes, which means that their blood glucose (sugar) is higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. Early intervention via lifestyle changes such as weight loss and increased physical activity can help delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association is fighting to Stop Diabetes® and takes the opportunity of Alert Day to help identify those who are undiagnosed and those at risk for type 2 diabetes, by educating people about diabetes risk factors and warning signs.
Unfortunately, diagnosis often comes 7 to 10 years after the onset of the disease, after disabling and even deadly complications have had time to develop. Therefore, early diagnosis is critical to successful treatment and delaying or preventing some of its complications such as heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, stroke, amputation and death.
Studies have shown that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by losing just 7 percent of body weight (such as 15 pounds if you weigh 200) through regular physical activity (30 minutes a day, five days a week) and healthy eating. The American Diabetes Association hopes that this Alert Day will encourage people to take the Diabetes Risk Test and share it with their loved ones. By understanding your risk, you can take the necessary steps to help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes
To help people better recognize their own risk for type 2 diabetes, the American Diabetes Association provides the new Diabetes Risk Test, asking users to answer simple questions about weight, age, family history and other potential risks for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Preventative tips are provided for everyone who takes the test, including encouraging those at high risk to talk with their health care provider. You can be part of the movement to Stop Diabetes® and get your free Diabetes Risk Test (English or Spanish) by visiting us on Facebook, stopdiabetes.com or by calling 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Although Alert Day is a one-day event, the Diabetes Risk Test is available year-round.
Super fan Miriam shared this delicious and healthy recipe with us and we just had to share it with you!
Zuper Low Carb Zevia Almond Bread
1 (16-oz) Almond Meal (or almond flour)* (@ 4 ½ cups)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. powdered stevia
5 large eggs
½ cup ground flax seed
1 cup Zevia lemon lime soda
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. sesame seeds (optional)
1.) Preheat oven to 325º F.
2.) In a large bowl, combine almond meal, salt, baking soda, 3/8 cup of flax seed, and baking powder.
3.) In a medium bowl, whisk eggs until frothy, then add Zevia and vinegar
4.) Add wet mixture to dry mixture and mix thoroughly.
5.) Spray aerosol cooking spray into a 5” x 9” oiled loaf pan and sprinkle with remaining ground flax seeds
6.) Pour mixture into loaf pan.
7.) Immediately place in oven on center rack and bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If top begins to brown too much, drape with foil. When cool, run a sharp knife along edge of pan to loosen bread and remove to slice. Enjoy plain or with your favorite deli sandwich ingredients.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Hands-off cooking time: 55 minutes
Serves: 12
* slightly more coarse version of almond flour. I grind my own from whole almonds 4 cups of almonds comes to 4 ½ cups of flour.
Approximate Nutrition per serving: 317 calories, 25 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 13 g protein, 3g carbs, 5 g fiber, 450 mg sodium.
We wanted to give a big shout out to a Zevia fan, mixed martial artist Chad George, in advance of a big fight tonight against Shad Smith. Chad is a huge fan of Zevia, especially the new Strawberry flavor, and says “Zevia is great because it’s low in sodium. I can incorporate it into my pre-fight weight cutting program.” The athlete in all of us can appreciate low or no sodium and when it tastes this good, it’s a win for all. And here’s hoping for a big win for Chad tonight.
That’s right! We are thrilled to share the exciting news that there is now even Zevia more to love. Consumers asked and we listened. The top three most requested and now delicious flavors are . . .
Zevia Strawberry, Zevia Lime Cola and Zevia Cherry Cola!
Coming very soon to stores everywhere and Amazon.com. Stay tuned, we’ll post new distribution news on Facebook and Twitter.
Want to sample these? Zevia is giving 100 sample packs to lucky fans! Sign up before 12pm PST on 3/2/12 for your chance to win. (100 winners chosen at random.) http://www.zevia.com/newitemsamples
Happy Valentine’s Day! Thanks to everyone that submitted a love letter/poem to our contest. We have a very creative bunch of fans! We are really feeling the love today.
And the winners are…
Cola: Sarah M.
To my Dear Cola Z,
I truly do enjoy all of our moments together, from the guilt-free look you flaunt from my refrigerator shelf, to the lovely way you perspire in my icy glass. And let’s not forget your fierce determination to save myself from unpleasant calories– by the way, I’m looking finer every day! Thanks to you Cola Z, I have spice in my life with none of the guilt. (Hey, isn’t spice one of your flavors?) I can always look my best for me (and you), and still have full-bodied flavor and fun. Aww, you really do care for me and my body. And my dear, your natural goodness keeps me coming back for more– who says nice guys finish last? You are so naturally sweet and cola-”nutty” at the same time, I always have a blast when we’re together. I long to taste you on the morrow. Until then, I will content myself with reading your sweet list of ingredients. Adieu!
With stevia-sweetened love,
Zesty Z
Ginger Root Beer: Audrey E.
Ginger Root Beer is fizzy and sweet–
Calorie free, it can be an everyday treat.
No fake stuff, but plenty of flavor.
That hint of ginger makes it a soda to savor.
As an afternoon pick-me-up
Or accompanying a meal,
There is no end to Zevia’s appeal.
Effervescent, rich, and smooth.
Ginger Root Beer is in the groove.
Mellow earthiness from the sassafras
Foaming as it fills the glass,
Splashing on the crackling ice…
Cheers! This is the life.
Grapefruit Citrus: Debbi O.
I love my Zevia. My favorite is the ever enticing grapefruit citrus. It is zesty and sparkly and tickles my taste buds. I am so grateful to have Zevia as an extra special treat. I don’t do sugar and currently am not consuming fruit. Grapefruit citrus Zevia satisfies my cravings for something sweet and is ABSOLUTELY DECADENTLY DELICIOUS. The soft drink that is good for you. It is wonderful to be able to drink something that tastes OH SO GOOD and sweet and doesn’t increase your waist line. There is nothing diet about Zevia, it is absolutely decadently delicious. After taste? There is none! The only problem is that once you‘ve tasted grapefruit citrus Zevia you don’t want the moment to end. It is hard not to indulge in this tantalizing and satisfying pleasure. Zevia is GOOD STUFF! And grapefruit citrus is DEVINE!!!! And it’s all mine! 
Thank you for creating Zevia!
Ginger Ale: Michelle
My sweet ginger ale
You make me love my scale
Your not like the other gingers
That are full of sugars that injure
Your taste is divine
I’m so glad your mine
You made me a believer in stevia
I could not live without my zevia
♥
Dr. Zevia: Heidi Jo
To my beloved Dr. Zevia,
I know I said I wouldn’t write, but I simply can’t stand to be without
you. I had sworn of off soda love, too many times I’ve been left
feeling sluggish and hurt from it’s artificial additives . That was, of course, until the day I met you. My dear Dr. Zevia, I know you’re not a real doctor, but I’ve given up apples just in case they really do keep you away. I love everything about you, Dr. You’re a sweet indulgence like no other and I’m thankful to have you in my life. We have so many memories together, I don’t know which is my favorite. Perhaps it could be the sunny days relaxing by the pool or our date nights at home with
popcorn and a witty romantic comedy? No matter, Dr. I miss you. I
miss you and I can’t take this distance between us. I can’t wait until the day we live closer to one another and I can swing by to pick you up
whenever we need time together. The good news is that I’ll be at the
store tomorrow and plan to sweep you off your delicious little feet right into my cart and into my home. Until tomorrow, my love.
Xo,
Heidi Jo
Grape: Brandy T.
Diving over old ladies plowing
over would be innocent shoppers
Trying to get the big six, tin cans,
the whopper
Clutching the six pack to my chest in delight so afraid it will take flight
To much in a hurry to get a cart
my hands, arms, are full my
fingers know there part
Yes purple is thy color
grape is thy name
I love this flavor and
surely a lot of folks feel the same
My Zevia grape is the best
it over shadows all the rest
Black Cherry: Amy D.
Oh sweet Black Cherry
you are my favorite berry
and you have never made me fear
that someday you would disappear
and that was always clear
Just like you
no artificial red or blue
and naturally sweet
you are my favorite treat!
I can tell you, this is not a crush
dear black cherry, I love you so much
Cream Soda: AG M.
Oh Cream Soda, how I adore thee…
You’re so creamy and sweet, you make my heart smile with glee.
Such an indulgence, so bubbly and bright.
And to know you’re guilt free, well that’s out of sight!
Such a delicious vanilla flavor…
Mmmm the joys to behold and savor!
Even your sweet smell, it just takes me away…
Please, oh please tell me you’ll forever stay!
I love you so much I just want to shout!
Happy Valentine’s Day, Cream Soda! You’re what it’s all about!
Caffeine Free Cola: Lisa R.
My Dearest Caffeine Free Cola Zevia,
I love you in the morning,
You ride with me to work.
I love you in the afternoon,
You’re my little perk.
I love you in the evening,
As I sip you in bed
I love you Caffeine Free Cola Zevia,
In My Heart you’ve spread.
Love your Sweetie,
Lisa
The poems/love letters we received were just so cute that we had to pick a couple overall winners- they will get a little something extra!
Overall Winner #1
Dr. Zevia: Sara C.
A Checkup with Dr. Zevia
By Sara C.
Grade 6
Dear Dr. Zevia, I might have the flu,
My symptoms are that I’m thinking about you,
The virus is love, makes my heart turn to goo,
Oh, dear Dr. Zevia, what shall I do?
Who in my life makes all my wishes come true?
It turns out that the answer is you, that’s who!
You’re carbonated on Bubble Avenue,
Where lives Root Beer, Cola, and Ginger Ale too!
You’re the one for me, I don’t know how I knew,
And from a can I pore out my heart to you,
When I drink you, you make all my dreams come true,
You are the single best drink since World War II!
Overall winner #2
Cream Soda: Shelley H
To be sung to the tune of The Brady Bunch:
There’s a story
Of a gal named Shelley
Who was drinking way too many Diet Cokes
She was bloated
And feeling icky
And she was all alone.
There’s a story
Of a yummy soda
That was natural and oh so very good
It’s Cream soda, and made by Zevia
And it was all alone.
Til the one day when this lady met this soda
Shelley knew that it was much more than a trick
That this flavor would soon become her favorite
That’s the way Cream became her favorite pick!
Her favorite pick! Her favorite pick!
That’s the way, Cream became Shel’s favorite pick!!
Winners- you will be contacted directly by Zevia about receiving your prize.
