Did you know one 10 oz. Long Island Iced Tea has the same number of calories as a McDonald ’s Big Mac? Yeah, a Big Mac. Instead of pounding down those Big Macs, how about finding some healthy alternatives? Yes, drinking and dieting can coexist.
Here are some healthy options that won’t leave you guilt-ridden:
Spritz me!
Instead of fruity beverages make your own spritzer of half of your favorite wine and spritzer.
In the words of Homer Simpson…mmmm beer
If beer is your forte, keep in mind that not all light beers are created equal. For instance, try a Beck’s Premier Light at 64 calories (compare that to a Bud Light which is 110 calories!).
Mo Mojitos Por Favor
A Mojito is a godsend compared to Long Island Iced Tea at 160 calories.
Rockin’ Recipe:
The Blueberry-Lime Margarita
Makes 2 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
2 cups ice
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup blueberry nectar
1/4 cup seltzer
2 tablespoons frozen limeade
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 ounces tequila, optional
1 lime wedge
Coarse salt
Combine ice, blueberries, blueberry nectar, seltzer, limeade, lime juice and tequila, if using, in a blender and blend until smooth. Rub rim of 2 glasses with lime wedge and dip in salt. Divide the margarita between the prepared glasses and serve.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 125 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 2 g fiber; 6 mg sodium; 147 mg potassium.
What you get: Potassium, vitamin C, phytochemicals.
2 Carbohydrate Servings
(Thanks to eatingwell.com for the great recipe!)
Urban Girl Fitness Quote of the Day:
Everything I like is either illegal, immoral or fattening. ~Alexander Woollcott
