Bite of the Best

Fruit2O Essentials is a zero-calorie water fortified with some of the vitamins, minerals and fiber found in two servings of fruit. There is no fruit juice in these bottles, only purified water with added vitamins, electrolytes, minerals and fiber. Fruit20 Essentials fortified water is available in six varieties, and is sold in supermarkets and retail stores nationwide for $1.29 to $1.49 per 18-oz bottle.

R.W. Knudsen’s non-alcoholic celebratory beverages are packed in champagne-style bottles. R.W. Knudsen beverages do not contain added sugar, artificial flavors or preservatives. The celebratory beverages are available nationwide at natural food stores and the natural section of your local grocery store.

SUSTA is a natural, low calorie, low-glycemic, antioxidant sweetening system that supports healthy blood sugar levels & energy. The SUSTA sweetener is available online and in select supermarkets and retail stores nationwide.

Honest Kids Appley Ever After is a light and refreshing apple variety of Honest Kids organic thirst quenchers. The Appley Ever After variety is available starting Fall 2009 and will retail at Whole Foods markets for between $3.99 to $4.99 per eight 6.75-oz pouches.

Naked Juice announced that it has become the first nationally-distributed brand to transition to a 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic. The Naked Juice reNEWabottle is currently available nationally in a 32-oz bottle.

Ayala’s Herbal Waters are the first nationally available USDA-certified Organic flavored water on the market with zero calories, zero artificial additives and zero preservatives. Ayala’s herbal waters are available nationwide in 16-oz bottles.

Capri Sun Sunrise Juice Drink contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives and contains 100% Vitamin C and 10% Calcium. The new Capri Sun Sunrise drinks are available in a variety of new flavors.

Pacific Natural Foods Simply Coffee, Simply Tea and Simply Mate have released 12 new ready-to-drink organic beverages served in a one-of-a-kind aseptic prisma package. The new beverages are available as of June 2009.

Fruit2O Essentials is a zero-calorie fortified water that provides the nutrients found in two servings of fruit, in every bottle. Fruit2O Essentials are available in 18-oz bottles and in a variety of flavors.

FRS Healthy Energy products are powered by the antioxidant quercetin to provide sustained energy. FRS Health drinks are available in 11.5-oz cans in a variety of retailers nationwide.

Nescafé Dolce Gusto by Krups is an innovative, single-cup coffee machine designed with 15 bars of pressure. Nescafé Dolce Gusto includes a free starter kit, variety pack of drink flavors and a helpful guide.

healthdropz are a low-calorie concentrated mix of vitamins, herbs and select natural ingredients that, when added to 8oz of any beverage, provide a daily boost of energy. healthdropz are packaged in a lipstick-size container, and are available in three varieties

Oregon Chai’s newest addition is Peppermint Chai, a blend of black tea, honey and chai spices with the cool taste of peppermint added for a twist. The new chai concentrate is available in select supermarkets nationwide

Evolve Kefir is lowfat smoothies that offers 11 active cultures, including two probiotic strains that aid in digestion. The smoothie is high in calcium, and a source of low-fat protein.

Jones GABA soda features the performance enhancing PharmaGABA. GABA is a non-caffeinated tea-juice blend clinically proven to relieve stress and improve mental acuity by reducing beta brain waves and increasing alpha waves.

HiBix OOBA tea is a gently carbonated, lightly sweetened beverage as “exotic and beautiful as the hibiscus flower from which they’re made.” OOBA tea is available in five varieties and sold nationally in Whole Foods supermarkets.

Rubyy Blood Orange Energy Drink is the first premium luxury energy drink developed to appeal to the “sophisticated, stylish tastemakers.” The drink, packaged in a 12-oz bottle, is available in select areas of the country and online at the company website.

The Gevalia Skinny Cappuccino discs are the newest T discs available for the Tassimo hot beverage system. The discs combine both Gevalia espresso and liquid milk to create a low-fat cappuccino with real foamed milk. Kraft released the Gevalia Skinny Cappuccino in December 2008. The Tassimo discs are available for purchase in select stores or on the company website.