Sweeten Up Your Summer

An addictively delicious candy and sparkling, spiked water make this summer even sweeter

By The LifeMinute Team

July 11, 2016

Japan's most popular candy makes its American debut, plus spiked water's many benefits. Check out more on the latest trends in summer sweetness. Bahar Takhtehchian, Lifestyle Expert, shares how easy it is to have fun in the sun this summer.

Sometimes you need just a hint of sweetness. Now Japan's most popular chewy candy, Hi-Chew, has come to the states to excellent reviews. Says Lifestyle Expert Bahar Takhtehchian, "You need to try it. I love that it's made from made from real fruit juices and pures and comes in a variety of amazing, tasty flavors like strawberry, mango, banana, green apple, cherry, and grape."

Fans across the globe adore the fact that the candies are both bite-sized and affordable. "I love to keep some in my purse, and if you've got kids you can throw a couple in their lunchbox," says the expert. "They're also fantastic for parties. Just throw a big bunch of them in a bowl and you're good to go. I love these."

For more information go to Hi-Chews.com.

When it comes to summer entertaining of course you need to serve the right beverage.

"I've actually found the perfect alternative to light beers, wines and cocktails. It's called Truly Spiked and Sparkling and it is a spiked and sparkling water. It's really clean and crisp and refreshing," says Tekhtehchian, who counts is as a sophisticated alternative to typical cocktails and beers. With a hint of fruit, only one hundred calories, two grams of carb and five percent alcohol, the brand's many new fans find this is wonderful choice for summertime relaxation and entertaining. "It really satisfiying without the added sugar and excess calories a lot of other beverages can have. It doesn't have any artificial flavors or sweeteners and it's naturally gluten-free. Plus it comes in three really lovely and really tasty flavors," says Tektashian. Options include everything from Colima Lime to Grapefruit and Pomelo plus Pomegranate.

For more information about this beverage go to trulyspikedandsparkling.com.