Drinks

Weight Watchers Friendly Weight Loss Tip: Don’t Drink Your Calories

March 5, 2012

Are you guilty of drinking too many of your daily calories? Here’s more on why it’s a bad idea along with some refreshing low calorie drink options to consider. Americans consume way too many calories. And at least 20% of those calories come from the things we drink, which aren’t nearly as satisfying as to [...]

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Slim & Healthy Pumpkin Drinks: Smoothies, Lattes, Milkshakes and More

November 21, 2011

If you like pumpkin pie, you’ll love this collection of slim & healthy pumpkin drinks that includes recipes for lighter versions of pumpkin smoothies, lattes, milkshakes and more. I love indulging in pumpkin flavored drinks, especially at this time of year. Unfortunately they can be full of calories and fat. Did you know that a [...]

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Have You Tried Tejava Unsweetened Iced Tea?

October 18, 2011

Have you tried Tejava unsweetened iced tea? I remember having it for lunch several years ago when visiting by brother in California, but hadn’t really thought about it until recently, when the folks at Crystal Geyser Water Company offered to send me a bottle to sample. I rarely buy bottled iced tea – mostly because it’s [...]

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Hot Chocolate Recipe

February 1, 2011

Do you have a favorite hot chocolate recipe or style of hot cocoa? It was actually chilly enough here in Phoenix this morning for me to contemplate hot chocolate during my morning walk with Francie. Days cold enough to justify drinking hot chocolate are few and far between in this part of the country. Since [...]

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How To Make Lemonade with Lemon Juice

March 18, 2009

If you grew up drinking lemonade from a can or making it with powdered mix or frozen concentrate, you may not be familiar with how to make lemonade with lemon juice. Making lemonade from fresh squeezed lemon juice is actually very easy. I think it tastes a lot better than what you make from concentrate [...]

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Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Recipe

March 16, 2009

Here’s a quick and easy fresh squeezed lemonade recipe for your files. Fresh squeezed lemonade is so easy and refreshing, especially if you have a source for fresh lemons, the way I do living here in Phoenix! I’ve got several great friends with lemon trees who are always willing to share their lemons with me [...]

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Cayenne Pepper Water Lemon Maple Syrup

March 15, 2009

While looking for easy lemon recipes on-line yesterday, I came across the recipe for a lemon detox drink containing cayenne pepper, water, lemon juice and maple syrup – the ingredients contained in the famous Master Cleanse or Lemonade Diet Drink.

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Healthy Smoothie Recipe For Breakfast and Beyond

June 2, 2008

When the weather turns hot I love to start the day with a healthy smoothie. Healthy smoothies are a simple way to get the day started in a cool refreshing way while providing a delicious source of healthy protein, fiber and phytonutrients. There are gazillions of healthy smoothie recipes and healthy breakfast smoothie recipes to [...]