Cawston Press Kids' Blend Juice Cartons

My children have packed lunches at school and I like to make sure they eat healthily but still enjoy what they have, especially important with my fussy 4 year old Freddy.

Cawston Press sent us some of their new Kids' Blend juice cartons to try in Apple & Summer Berrries and Apple & Blackcurrant flavours.  Consisting of ripe pressed fruit and water in a 60/40 ratio, they are a lighter, milder tasting juice yet still give you one of your five a day.  They contain absolutely no added nasties and are sweetened only by naturally occurring sugars making them a perfect drink for little ones!

They come in handy slimline 200ml cartons with a straw so are perfect for when you are on the go with the kids.

The flavour of the juice is pleasant, refreshing and natural tasting.  Kizzy and Freddy both enjoy it and I am happy that they are having a drink which is free from potentially harmful artificial sweeteners.  Being mixed with water, the juice isn't too harsh on their teeth, unlike pure fruit juices.  So it ticks all the boxes for me.

Apple & Pear and Apple & Mango flavours are also available.  Find them in Sainsbury's and Tesco for £1.79 for a three pack.

SUSO - A Healthier Alternative In Fizzy Drinks

The fizzy drinks market is dominated by canned drinks which are full of chemical sweeteners and flavourings.  Not the healthiest of options for our children, who enjoy drinking carbonated beverages.  Many teenagers are becoming far more aware of their health and according to a survey conducted at Nottingham Trent University, a quarter of students would like access to a healthier option.  Yet they still demand great tasting drinks.  Finding that balance is not always easy.

One brand that is trying to do just this is SUSO- a range of fizzy, fruit-based drinks that contain over 60% juice and act as one of your 5 a day.  They contain no preservatives, sugar or additives making them a healthy choice with all the flavour of real fruit and the added fun of the fizz!

We were sent a Berry Fizz, Orange Fizz and Tropical Fizz can of SUSO to try.  They also come in Apple Fizz and Lemon Fizz flavours.  The 250ml cans are a good size for lunchboxes and are approved by schools.

The drinks were really refreshing and fruity.  The girls both really liked the Tropical Fizz one most of all as it was intensely fruity and naturally sweet.  Ella's least favourite was the orange one as its predominant flavour was that of  sparkling spring water...but this was my favourite! I really like the concept of having such a healthy, fizzy drink.  Served cold it is perfect for summer. 

SUSO have launched their new "Taste Greatness" campaign to promote the brand to teens who 

want all the taste, fizz and appeal that this drink delivers.

Check out their website at www.suso.co.uk

Tot or Teen? My Weekly Photo 6/52

It's week 6 of 2012, and this is my photo of the week.  Freddy is practising to be a teenager, swigging juice from out of the carton!  At least he's getting one of  his five a day!!

Toddler or Teenager?