Recipe:
Citrusy grapefruit and piney rosemary pair perfectly in this bubbly drink. The grapefruit and rosemary add subtle notes of flavor to otherwise plain sparkling water. Grapefruit contains vitamin C, which is involved in collagen production and may help protect against wrinkles. Rosemary is a source of antioxidants, too.
Ingredients:
2 small grapefruits, sliced
4 sprigs rosemary
32 oz seltzer or sparkling water
Ice, if desired
Instructions:
In a large pitcher, add grapefruit slices, rosemary sprigs, and seltzer. Refrigerate overnight. Pour into glasses and squeeze some of the juice from the grapefruit slices and crush the rosemary leaves slightly with your fingers to release some of their natural oils. Add ice before serving if desired.
Yields: 4 servings (8 oz each)
Per serving (without eating grapefruit after): 6.3 calories, 0 g protein, 1.4 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 1.4 g sugars, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 48 mg sodium, 12.6 mg calcium, 0 g omega-3 fats, 0 IU vitamin A, 4 mg vitamin C, 0 mg vitamin E, 0 mg iron, 0.2 mg zinc
Per serving (eating grapefruit after): 32 calories, 0.6 g protein, 8.1 g carbohydrates, 1.1 g fiber, 7 g sugars, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 48 mg sodium, 23 mg calcium, 0 g omega-3 fats, 927 IU vitamin A, 34.4 mg vitamin C, 0 mg vitamin E, 0.1 mg iron, 0.3 mg zinc
Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D.,
is the author of THE BEAUTY DIET and STRONG, SLIM, and 30! For more of Lisa’s Beauty Bites, visit www.lisadrayer.com.