Weight Watcher's Summer Sips
By: Meaghan Collier
Updated: June 25, 2012
There's something richly satisfying about an ice-cold shake on a spring or summer day--until you think about what it's doing to your weight loss efforts. But that doesn't mean you can't cool down with a cool beverage when the weather heats up.
Whether
you're opting for a healthy smoothie, a festive cocktail or a fruity
drink for the entire
family, there are easy ways to create your own signature drinks that are
delicious and won't ruin your weight-loss plan. Below are a few ideas
to help lighten up your favorite beverages:
- For smoothies, combine yogurt with fat-free or low-fat milk.
- Try adding soft tofu or non-fat Greek yogurt to your fruity blended shakes for a protein boost that will keep you satisfied longer.
- Spruce up your favorite caffeine-free diet soda with a scoop of fat-free ice cream or frozen yogurt.
- Add ice to fruit-based smoothies (before blending them) and to give them more volume.
- If doing an adult beverage...try a festive Sangria or mix a citrus flavored soft drink with white wine with lots of ice to maximize a cocktail and make it fruity.
At Weight Watchers, we don't want people to feel deprived. In order to lose weight and keep it off,
learning to enjoy the things we love is critical in keeping off our weight long term. Here are a few beverage recipes:
Frozen Watermelon Virgin Margaritas PointsPlus Value 3
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 0 min
Serves: 4
What better way to beat the heat than with a margarita? Try substituting other melon combos to create
exotic flavors.
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Mango Shake3PointsPlus
Value 5
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 0 min
Serves: 2
Cool off with this fruity shake on a hot spring or summer day. You can substitute any type of ripe
fruit for the mango.
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