An apple a day…
Everyone needs to indulge and enjoy some good holiday eating. However, whenever possible, sneak in a healthy snack.
Easy on the dressing, easy on the dress…
Salads might sound like the healthy option but only if they are not loaded with extras, such as cheese, meat or dressing. You can easily mix up your own dressing from 1 part water, 1 part apple cider vinegar and 1 part olive oil. Add 1-2 tbsp of honey, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and pour.
Stay away from winter whites!
Choose whole grain flour (pasta, bread) and brown or steamed rice instead of white flour and rice.
Vitamin C-heers!
When enjoying your mixed drinks, try to make your own – that way you can control home much sugar you add. Use citrus fruit for an extra helping of vitamin C, like this orange mojito, courtesy of cookingchanneltv.com.
Orange Mojito
From Food Network Kitchens
- Total Time:
- 4 min
- Prep:
- 4 min
- Level:
- Easy
- Yield:
- 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 orange, cut into 3 wedges
- 1/2 lime, cut into 3 wedges
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 or 2 sprigs fresh mint
- 2 1/2 ounces white rum
- 1 cup crushed ice
Directions
Put the oranges, limes, sugar, and mint in a large rocks glass. Muddle the leaves and citrus by pressing them with a pestle or a wooden spoon until juicy and fragrant. Add the rum and ice. Cover with a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, by the time the shaker mists up the drink is ready.) Serve.
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