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Eating Healthy on the Go With Alison Vel\\xe1zquez\\xa0

\\u201cFresh produce is not only a cornerstone of my brand. It\\u2019s a cornerstone to my own diet as well.\\u201d

Alison Vel\\xe1zquez (6:45 - 6:53)

Drinkable soup is the newest food trend you definitely want to get in on. When you\\u2019re in a hurry for your eight o\\u2019clock meeting but haven\\u2019t eaten breakfast yet - what do you reach for? A thick Clif bar? Strawberry Pop-tarts?

Alison Vel\\xe1zquez is raising the bar for grab and go meals. The Chicagoan is the Founder and CEO of Skinny Souping, a line of drinkable plant-based soups designed for deliciousness hot or chilled. You can feed your body the real food it needs for optimum health.\\xa0

\\u201cMost people struggle to survive on protein shakes and bars stashed in their cars. But what they really want are real veggies and real nutrition.\\u201d - Alison Vel\\xe1zquez (3:47-3:54)

Alison was born in Mexico City. When her family relocated to Chicago, they brought with them their traditional dishes. \\u201cSoup was always at the center of our table,\\u201d Alison remembers. Every meal was fresh and made from scratch.\\xa0

As life got busier, Alison found it challenging to stick to her healthy values. There had to be a better alternative to protein smoothies for a quick grab and go meal.\\xa0

Your Body Needs Real Food

Soup is filling and nutrient-dense. But it\\u2019s hardly been the first choice for a mess-free grab-and-go meal. Now you can enjoy it anywhere and anytime. Skinny Souping makes it easy for you to grab and go with their single-serve bottles (BPA-free of course). There are plenty of unique flavors for you to choose from like Lemon Broccoli Arugula and Red Pepper Chickpea Basil. Or you get your chef\\u2019s hat on and try out Alison\\u2019s personal recipes from her latest book.\\xa0

Real food means fresh produce and veggies.\\xa0

Skinny Souping only uses all-natural and simple ingredients. \\u201cThe majority of the product in these soups are all fresh,\\u201d Alison states, \\u201cWe\\u2019re really working to get as much local produce as possible.\\u201d The nutrition label doesn\\u2019t read like hieroglyphics. That\\u2019s because the Skinny Souping flavors are simple, vegan and gluten-free with no preservatives. A single-serve holds no more than 300 calories with less sodium than most soups on the market.

\\u201cLook for natural ingredients you know in your food products. The Spicy Super Greens soup has tons of fresh produce. I love it!\\u201d\\xa0

- Lori Taylor (4:54 - 5:00)

You can find Skinny Souping at select stores. If you don\\u2019t see a store near you, then head to your local store and make a product request. Don\\u2019t underestimate the change you can make. The consumer\'s voice is powerful. Ditch the sugary and unfilling meals. Drink fresh today to look and feel your best.\\xa0

How to get involved

• Join The Produce Moms Group on Facebook and continue the discussion every week!\\xa0
• Reach out to us - we\\u2019d love to hear more about where you are in life and business! Find out more here.\\xa0
• If you love soup, then follow Alison Vel\\xe1zquez on her website here.

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