Healthy Bits · Cooking & recipes

Healthy "soda"

A 12-ounce can of regular soda has about 39 grams of sugar, nearly 10 teaspoons. When clients miss the fizz, I suggest this homemade version: all the bubbles, a fraction of the sugar and no artificial colors.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sparkling mineral water, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons 100% fruit juice (tart cherry, pomegranate or orange)
  • Squeeze of fresh lime or lemon
  • A few fresh mint leaves or berries
  • Ice

Preparation:

  • Gently muddle the mint or berries in the bottom of a glass.
  • Add the juice, citrus and ice.
  • Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
  • Over time, try using a little less juice; your taste buds adapt faster than you'd think.

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