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Obesity Discussion · 01-23-06, 10:01 PM

Minty-lime ice tea
Dietitian's tip: To prepare brewed tea, heat water to a simmer, remove from heat and add the tea. Generally, steep 1 teaspoon of tea per 1 cup of water. For this recipe, you can use brewed tea that has been cooled or instant tea.

SERVES 1
Ingredients
1 cup freshly brewed unsweetened tea, cooled
2 tablespoons lime juice concentrate
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish
5 to 6 ice cubes
Sugar substitute, to taste

Directions
In a blender, combine the ice tea, lime juice, mint leaves and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and frothy. Add sugar substitute for desired sweetness.

Pour into a tall chilled glass and garnish with a mint sprig.

Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Calories 12 Cholesterol 0 mg
Protein 0 g Sodium 7 mg
Carbohydrate 3 g Fiber 0 g
Total fat 0 g Potassium 101 mg
Saturated fat 0 g Calcium 10 mg
Monounsaturated fat 0 g

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hea...ecipes/NU00409

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Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,800 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Minty-lime ice tea Minty-lime ice tea Dietitian's tip: To prepare brewed tea, heat water to a simmer, remove from heat and add the tea. Generally, steep 1 teaspoon of tea per 1 cup of water. For this recipe, you can use brewed tea that has been cooled or instant tea. SERVES 1 Ingredients 1 cup freshly brewed unsweetened tea, cooled 2 tablespoons lime juice concentrate 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish 5 to 6 ice cubes Sugar substitute, to taste Directions In a blender, combine the ice tea, lime juice, mint leaves and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and frothy. Add sugar substitute for desired sweetness. Pour into a tall chilled glass and garnish with a mint sprig. Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Calories 12 Cholesterol 0 mg Protein 0 g Sodium 7 mg Carbohydrate 3 g Fiber 0 g Total fat 0 g Potassium 101 mg Saturated fat 0 g Calcium 10 mg Monounsaturated fat 0 g http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hea...ecipes/NU00409 __________________