The famed Miami Beach cardiologist who has helped millions of people worldwide to lose weight and eat healthier with his best-selling South Beach Diet books now addresses the special challenge that can undermine anyones willpower, the irresistible lure of diet-busting dishes at festive occasions. As the more than 20 menus and 150 easy, all-new recipes in this cookbook prove, theres no need to give up favorite holiday and party dishes to stay on the South Beach Diet.
The vibrant red color and sprightly flavor of this fresh-tasting fruit and ginger drink will make homemade soda fans of all your friends.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Makes 10 (3/4-cup) drinks
1 (10-ounce) package frozen raspberries, thawed, with juices
1 (3/4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
2 tablespoons granular sugar substitute
1 (2-liter) bottle seltzer water, chilled
Ice cubes (optional)
To make the drink base: Puree raspberries and their juices, ginger, and sugar substitute in a blender. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
For each drink: place 4 1/2 teaspoons of the base in an 8-ounce glass. Add 3/4 cup seltzer and stir rapidly. Add a few ice cubes, if desired, and stir again. Serve.
Make-Ahead: Raspberry-ginger drink base can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated in a covered container until ready to use. Add seltzer water to drinks individually, just before serving.
Nutrition at a Glance
Per drink: 60 calories, 4.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 4 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 25 mg sodium
