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Obesity Discussion · 01-23-06, 10:02 PM

Watermelon-cranberry agua fresca
Dietitian's tip: Aguas frescas are popular fresh-fruit drinks in Mexico. Although water is a standard ingredient, this undiluted version is a thirst-quenching refresher whether accompanying spicy foods or sipped in the sun.

SERVES 6
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon, rind removed and diced (about 7 cups)
1 cup fruit-sweetened cranberry juice (sometimes called cranberry nectar)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 lime, cut into 6 slices

Directions
Place the melon in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Pass the puree through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl to eliminate the pulp and clarify the juice. Pour the juice into a large pitcher. Add the cranberry and lime juices and stir to combine. Refrigerate until very cold.

Pour into tall chilled glasses and garnish each with a fresh lime slice.

Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Calories 94 Cholesterol 0 mg
Protein 1 g Sodium 5 mg
Carbohydrate 23 g Fiber 0 g
Total fat 0 g Potassium 234 mg
Saturated fat 0 g Calcium 17 mg
Monounsaturated fat 0 g

MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS
Fruits 2

Your healthy weight pyramid: A tool for weight loss
A sample menu using the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid
DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES
Fruits 1 1/2

Your diabetes meal plan: Exchange lists
DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS
Fruits 1

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hea...ecipes/NU00356

01-23-06, 10:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,625 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:	Watermelon-cranberry agua fresca Watermelon-cranberry agua fresca Dietitian's tip: Aguas frescas are popular fresh-fruit drinks in Mexico. Although water is a standard ingredient, this undiluted version is a thirst-quenching refresher whether accompanying spicy foods or sipped in the sun. SERVES 6 Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon, rind removed and diced (about 7 cups) 1 cup fruit-sweetened cranberry juice (sometimes called cranberry nectar) 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 lime, cut into 6 slices Directions Place the melon in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Pass the puree through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl to eliminate the pulp and clarify the juice. Pour the juice into a large pitcher. Add the cranberry and lime juices and stir to combine. Refrigerate until very cold. Pour into tall chilled glasses and garnish each with a fresh lime slice. Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Calories 94 Cholesterol 0 mg Protein 1 g Sodium 5 mg Carbohydrate 23 g Fiber 0 g Total fat 0 g Potassium 234 mg Saturated fat 0 g Calcium 17 mg Monounsaturated fat 0 g MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS Fruits 2 Your healthy weight pyramid: A tool for weight loss A sample menu using the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES Fruits 1 1/2 Your diabetes meal plan: Exchange lists DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS Fruits 1 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hea...ecipes/NU00356 __________________