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32 / the tasting panel / january–february 2010 I f you, like me, overindulged in one-too- many nips of eggnog over the Holidays, you might be in need of a little non-al- coholic R&R in the early days of 2010. To help get you back in fi ghting form, here are a few of THE TASTING PANEL's picks for the hottest and newest products that will keep you nourished, healthy and ready to face a new year and new parties. A Cherry Good Time A new energy drink on the market, Bing is made with real Bing cherries and bursts with the fl avor of actual fruit—not that chemically sweet taste we're used to with many other energy drinks. With only 40 calories per can, all-natural fl avors and no high-fructose corn syrup, Bing is a healthy alternative for an afternoon pick-me-up, and thanks to its great taste, is mixable and cocktail-friendly. www.bingenergydrink.com Vitamins with a Twist There's something undeniably pleasur- able about an interactive product, but Activate's fun twist-the-cap-and-add-vi- tamins factor is just the tip of the iceberg for this innovative healthful beverage line. With eight fl avors and fi ve different ben- efi ts—vitamin, immu- nity, antioxidant, energy and workout—Activate drinks contain zero sugar, boast just fi ve calories and are sweet- ened with Stevia, giving them a fresh, fruity taste that packs a healthy punch. Before opening the bottle, a nifty vitamin capsule releases nutri- ents that disintegrate quickly and easily, avoiding the chalky, medicinal taste that plagues similar nutrient-packed products. www.activatedrinks.com New Year, New Neurons Offered in seven varieties that prom- ise to do everything from improve your sex life to help you shed those holiday lbs., Neuro is a new lineup of beverages that taste great (tropical pineapple and punch fl avors abound), look cool and are packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and botanicals that promote health and well- being. We're always looking for a better way to get our beauty sleep here at THE TASTING PANEL, and were pleasantly surprised when Neuro Sleep, loaded with magnesium and melatonin, helped us catch some better Z's. www.drinkneuro.com non-aLcoHoLic a Very non-aLc new year by Rachel Burkons