It's not unusual to step on the scale in the summer and be surprised that the number is going up! So why the weight gain? It could be what you're drinking- calories in your summer beverages. Drinks account for more calories than many people ever imagined.
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Honeydew Punch
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 0 min
Serves: 8
Perfectly ripe melon is a summer treat. Enjoy
it as is, paired with prosciutto or pureed with kiwi in this
ultra-refreshing punch.
Ingredients
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4 cup(s) honeydew melon, seeded and cubed |
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1 cup(s) low-calorie powdered lemonade, or other diet lemonade, prepared |
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3 large kiwifruit(s), peeled and chopped |
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1 1/3 cup(s) grape juice, white-variety, unsweetened |
Instructions
- Place melon chunks and 1/2 cup of lemonade in a large blender; cover
and blend until smooth. Pour through a strainer into a large pitcher to
remove any pulp and solids.
- Place remaining 1/2 cup of lemonade and chopped kiwi in
blender; cover and blend until smooth. Again, pour through strainer into
same large pitcher.*
- Add grape juice, stir well and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 3 days. Serve over ice. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.
Notes
- *Alternatively, you can place all the melon, lemonade and chopped
kiwi in a very large food processor fitted with the chopping blade, and
process until smooth. Pour through a strainer into a large pitcher and
then proceed with the last instruction.
FRUIT SANGRIA for adults only!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 0 min
Serves: 8
An adult-friendly way to celebrate summer. We
used strawberries and apples but pitted, halved cherries and pears are
tasty, too.
Ingredients
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1 cup(s) table wine, dry, red |
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3 cup(s) low-calorie cranberry juice cocktail, cold |
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2 cup(s) strawberries, chopped |
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2 medium fresh apple(s), chopped |
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1/8 tsp ground cinnamon, or to taste |
Instructions
- Stir together all ingredients in a large pitcher; allow to stand for
30 minutes. Place ice in glasses and serve. Yields about 3/4 cup per
serving.
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