yogen fruz 2012

The holidays are here! And while we are sure you love everything there is to love about the most wonderful time of the year, sometimes we can fall a little too in love (cough cough third glass of egg nog).  Here are five ways to avoid putting on the holiday pounds without avoiding your favourite festive fillings!

1.    Eat Regularly: It gets super busy this time of the year causing major diet disruptions. We can go hours without eating when we are in a ‘gift wrap zone’ and then over indulge when we are in ‘party zone.’ Avoid eating irregularly; keep snacks handy and healthy. We recommend a Yogen FrÜz fruit cup – its heart-healthy and full of flavour!

2.    Sleep: Make sure your counting your sheep during the holidays! Catching major z’s will reduce stress and help boost your metabolism.

3.    Exercise: You’ve got a million and one things to do before the 24th, how will you ever find the time to hit the elliptical. Don’t worry; exercising comes in all shapes and forms (literally). Take a brisk walk while catching up with visiting family or do some crunches while watching your fave Christmas special!

4.    Relax: The holidays are all about enjoyment, however sometimes relaxing and enjoying are not one in the same. Make sure to breathe, relax and take time for Ü.  Read that book you just bought or enjoy your favorite froyo with a friend.

5.    Indulge Moderately: How could anyone say no to a turkey dinner with all the fixings? You don’t have to. Enjoy everything in moderation. Have your CARBniverous meal with a glass of water instead of wine or substitute bread for more veggies. Whatever you do make sure to treat yourself, you’ve been so good this year!

Oh the Holidays have arrived! We are wrapping presents, decorating trees, watching Elf (a billion times) and all in all being merry! And because ü have been so good this year, we want to give ü the gift of good health and fresh flavoür!
For 12 days, starting December 12th, we will be giving away Yogen Früz gift cards loaded with as much as $50! Follow üs on Twitter and tweet the following:

“@yogenfruz Oh how I lüv your 12 festive days of froyo! I want to WIN #yummyfruz”

OR answer our daily question. Just be sure to include the “#yummyfruz” hashtag.
With 80 gift cards to give away, ür days of Christmas this year will be filled with more than just French hens and partridges in pear trees! Happy Mixing!


The quick and simple Rules & Regulations highlights:

1. Void where prohibited by law.
2. Participants must be of legal age in their region to participate.
3. Any taxes or other fees are the responsibility of each winner.
4. Prizes shall be awarded as our social media monkeys deem fit but rest assured that employees and their immediate family members, along with the same for our partners, suppliers and so forth are not eligible to win.
5. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries.
6. No cheating to enter — like by creating bogus twitter accounts. But we are ok with you flooding your twitter feed with our #yummyfruz hashtag ;-)
7. Winners may be required to pick up their prize at their nearest yogen Früz store, although we may also mail out prizes, depending on your location.

For more information, please visit: http://www.yogenfruz.com/festivefroyo/

We ran into an interesting article over at the Fitness Tips for Life website. They offered advice about healthy foods you can eat while holiday shopping at the mall and what foods to avoid. Guess who they suggested? Ü

We’ve came up with our own list of tips to compliment everyone’s holiday shopping experience.

1. Try to come to the mall only wearing a light jacket as the malls are already set to a toasty 72F / 22C

2. Bring cash only so you know you will not overspend

3. Wear comfortable shoes

4. Avoid caffeine as it just gives you a short spike in energy and leaves you more tired after the affects wear off

5. Avoid shopping on an empty stomach

6. Eat healthy snacks like Yogen Fruz frozen yogurt, smoothies and fruit cups to maintain your energy level Ü

7. Stay hydrated and drink lots of water

8. Bring your iPod to avoid having to listen to the same holiday jingles over and over, from store to store

9. Take lots of breaks, because we know what heavy shopping bags can do

10. Most of all, have fun! Wear a Ü on your face!

We ran into an interesting article over at the Fitness Tips for Life website. They offered advice about healthy foods you can eat while holiday shopping at the mall and what foods to avoid. Guess who they suggested?

Now we came up with our own list of tips to compliment anyone’s holiday shopping experience.

1. Try to come to the mall only wearing a light jacket as the malls are already set to a toasty 72F / 22C

2. Bring cash only so you know you will not overspend

3. Wear comfortable shoes

4. Avoid caffeine as it just gives you a short spike in energy and leaves you more tired than before

5. Avoid shopping on an empty stomach

6. Eat healthy snacks like Yogen Fruz frozen yogurt, smoothies and fruit cups to maintain your energy level. :)

7. Stay hydrated and drink lots of water

8. Bring your iPod to avoid having to listen to the same holiday jingles over and over, from store to store.

9. Take lots of breaks, cuz we know what heavy shopping bags can do.

10. Most of all, have fun! Wear a Ü on your face!