Diabetic Healthy Beverages 4

Diabetic Healthy Beverages 4

Simmered Cider

2 quarts unsweetened apple cider
sliver of lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and let simmer for 10 minutes. Alternately you could simmer the ingredients in a crock pot. Strain and serve. Makes 16 servings.

Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 54
Carbohydrate: 13 grams
Protein: 0 grams
Fat: 0 grams
Saturated Fat: 0 grams
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: trace
Sodium: 4 mg
Potassium: 137 mg
Calcium: 9 mg
Exchanges: 1 fruit

Special Tea

4 cups water
2 whole cloves
dash of nutmeg
3 or 4 tea bags
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 long strip lemon peel
1 long strip orange peel

Combine all ingredients except tea bags in a sauce pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Add tea bags. Let steep to taste. Strain and serve. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 4
Carbohydrates: 1 gram
Protein: 0
Fat: 0
Saturated fat: 0
Cholesterol: 0
Fiber: 0
Sodium: 7 mg
Potassium: 92 mg
Calcium: 2 mg
Exchanges: Free

Tropical Blueberry Smoothie

1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
1 ripe banana, sliced
1 C milk
1 C fresh or frozen blueberries

In a blender combine pineapple, banana, milk, and blueberries Cover, blend until thick and smooth. Serve immediately. Makes 3 servings.

Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 139
Carbohydrate: 29 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Fat: 2 grams