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I’m already thinking about summer! It’s so close I can almost taste it… well I can definitely taste it when I’m enjoying this sour lemon shaved iced! Thank you to True Citrus for sponsoring this discussion on staying hydrated.
Spring in Southern California is feeling more like summer already, and I’m not complaining one bit!
The weather has been warm and the skies bright! We’ve been spending time enjoying the fresh air outside but that also means we’ve started thinking more about staying hydrated too!
A couple months ago we were invited over to our friend Amy’s (from The Best Of Life Magazine) house for dinner. Pete and I aren’t big drinkers so we were happy with ice water with our dinner. Amy and I were talking about how much I love having lemon in my water when she introduced me to True Lemon and even sent me home with some packs of it.
It quickly became my beverage of choice.
I had cold water with two packs of true lemon with me at all times. I’ve never been this good about drinking enough water each day as I was after this. I went through the packs Amy sent me home with quickly, and I ordered another 500 packs!
A few weeks later True Citrus reached out and asked if I’d like to work with them to share how awesome their products are… it was as if they read my mind! I jumped at the opportunity because it’s a product I love and use all the time! I was excited to show how much of a difference it’s made in my life…
Then I started thinking of all the ways I use it. They have a large selection of products that really make life easier and more flavorful.
Let’s start with the kids favorite way to use True Citrus… our Sour Lemon Shaved Ice!
This isn’t your typical shaved ice. This one is magical!
The reason this works so wonderfully is that it uses TRUE lemon and since it’s a powder it doesn’t melt the ice as quickly! You can also add other flavors to it in layers and it doesn’t saturate the other flavors!
This shaved ice is SO easy to make!
We have a little machine that we bought years ago that you add ice to and it grinds it up. You should get one! If not you can use a blender or whatever you have to make the ice into smaller pieces. The size and texture of the ice isn’t that important since it won’t be holding any liquid.
For the little one’s shaved ice, I always add TRUE lemon. She’s a purist and eats it with just one flavor. My older daughters like it layered. So for them I add a scoop of ice at a time to a plastic cup and sprinkle a packet on top of each scoop. The latest one I made them was a citrus trio with Lemon, orange and lime! It was pretty much the most perfect warm weather treat of all time! Although I shouldn’t call it a treat at all. It has no calories, includes only natural flavors and keeps them hydrated in a fun way!
True Citrus makes some other great products that help keep you hydrated!
And by keep you hydrated I mean that they make drinking liquids enjoyable! They all have 100% natural ingredients and are low in calories. The “ades” were new to me. Limeade, lemonade, black cherry lemonade, raspberry lemonade and even a peach lemonade are all available! Pete has always liked peach tea and lemonades and he said this was one of his favorites. Plus they are sweetened with Stevia so there are only 10 calories per serving!
The little one is in love with the orchard drink mixes!
She calls them punch… and I don’t correct her. It does taste like punch. Like a fresh fruit drink! I made the crisp apple medley and I heated it up last week because we had a cooler night. It was like having hot apple cider with a splash of lemon!
I was really excited to see these available now too! Salt-free citrus seasonings.
We used the lemon pepper one to make tofu steaks and it’s our new go-to spice. I even sprinkled TRUE Lemon on my avocado taco and I’ll never eat it without it again (if I can help it). I’m eager to try out the rest with other recipes soon.
True Citrus products provide a new and delicious way to enjoy fresh-squeezed citrus taste anywhere, anytime.
I love that this would be an easy way to get the kids involved in making treats perfect for those hot summer days.
If it helps you drink enough water, it’s a definitely plus in my book. I like that you made shaved ice. I don’t think I’ve ever made it (shame on me!).
I have had this product and loved it! Glad you reminded me I have to go stock up for the summer—and I am certainly going to look for the new varieties as well.
That is such a great idea. i love my lemonade super tart so this would be perfect.
Oh this sounds so, so good! I love tangy sour lemon. They sell something similar to this in Little Italy here in NYC- it’s so good.
My kid would love this! The crisp apple medley would probably be her favorite.
I’m dreaming of summer 🙂 We will be making these for sure!
I’m going to get these — I love ice on it’s own, but I never thought to flavour it! Great idea! It’s the perfect way to get enough water.
I have to try this for my daughter – she loves lemon flavored anything. It would make a great summer treat.
I have been loving True Lime products for 7 months now! Ever since I gave up Pepsi…I didn’t realize they had some new flavors out…will have to get some next time I shop!!
This would be a great summer treat.
This is the first time I’ve heard of TRUE products and I would love to try the different beverage flavors. The crisp apple medley ne caught my attention.
Oh that looks great to enjoy on a hot summer day. I think I would even enjoy it on a cool spring day like today.
Heather – that sounds like a fun treat – and I never thought of this – I’ll put the True Citrus products on my list to try out and thank you 🙂
I haven’t heard of this before but it sounds amazing. I love drinking lemon or lime water. I am just curious about long term stevia use.
Interesting. I’ll be sure to check this out this summer. Thank you for sharing!
Yummy!! It looks so good 🙂 I will definitely be checking this out next time i’m out shopping!
I am wondering what the orange ginger seasoning would taste like
I’m with Pete I love Peach, but they all look amazing.
So nice! It’s summer here, time to get an ice shaver and try these cool drinks 🙂
I want to try them All!! I would probably choose the lemon to try first though, I love the taste and smell of lemons 🙂
What a sweet snack for your soccer star! I love making my kids food I can feel good about. I know the extra effort into making the adorable butterflies would be appreciated.
I have never tried the True Lemon brand before. However, I definitely need to!
I would love to try the True Lemon Raspberry Lemon flavor. That sounds so good!! So does the Grapefruit though too!!
That is so smart to use on shaved ice since it’s powdered. I can not wait to try it!
This sounds so delicious! I am going to have to give it a try!
I love the shaved ice idea, it looks great.
That looks very nice and refreshing. I can see enjoying that in a hot summer’s day.
These flavors all look so refreshing and tasty! If I could try any one flavor it would be the true lemon as I love lemon.
It looks very delicious. I love that you get to drink lots of water too.
I have never heard of True Citrus! I LOVE shaved ice and where I live we NEED a nice cool treat in the summer! We will trying this idea this summer for sure!
I would love to try the Raspberry Lemonade! What a great refreshing drink to make for Summer!
I’ve been looking for this product, I’ve been seeing it used in lots of different low carb dessert recipes. I definitely need to pick some up.
I love that it comes in lemon. I would love to try that.
Summer can’t get here fast enough! Northern New England has had a long, cold winter and we are just starting to see signs of spring. Your citrus trio with Lemon, orange and lime would be the perfect summer time treat!
We really love shaved ice here, and it is SO easy to make. Staying hydrated is so important, and shaved ice makes it super easy!
This stuff looks amazing! I used to eat this stuff at the ball parks growing up and loved it! I might need to grab some of this stuff for me too!
She seems to be enjoying her shaved ice a lot! Perfect for the sunny California weather. 🙂
So many possibilities with all these products! Some of these flavors sound sooo good. The lemonade looks refreshing!
I have never heard of these! They would be great for the summer!!
What a perfect thirst quencher for a very warm day. I will check that out ‘coz I know my summer babe loves shaved ice.
I love snowcones, aka shaved ice. I have never had a lemon one before. I think this is a great activity for the kids during the summer.
I love the True Lemon products. We use them regularly in our home and I agree that they are great. Thanks for sharing!
Shaved ice sounds so good. I live in Florida and this would be great on a very hot spring/summer day. I would love to try any flavor. They all sound delicious. I love lemon.
That sounds so yummy. I have to get some.
I’m going to look for those salt-free seasonings. So many times I look for the flavor of spices without the added unnecessary ingredients. These will be great for the bbq season!
Awe these look so good! We havent made an shaved ice yet this year.
I love that this is all natural and calorie free! I am learning to love lemon water and this sounds perfect. I had no idea they made these and that they made seasoning spices!
I am a HUGE fan of TRue Lemon products and the drink mixes. I use them a lot, but never made shaved ice with them before – sounds tasty.
The peach lemonade sounds amazing! I would love to try that first.