Breakfast in a Glass (Mix Fruits Smoothie)

Bananas are high in potassium, have fibre and protein, but are high in fructose. They are
however a natural fruit and a "food" so eaten in moderation, especially for breakfast when you have a busy morning ahead of you is okay. If not, leave out the banana and go for a berry smoothie instead! Try squeezing your own fruit juices.

Ingredients:
•1 1/4 cups natural orange juice
•1/2 ripe small banana, peeled and sliced (12g of sugar per 100g and 23g of carbs, but 2.6g in dietary fibre)
•1 1/2 cups frozen berries such as blueberries or raspberries
•1/2 cup silken tofu (optional - it has 2.7g of sugar per 100g and 1.9g of carbs)
•a few ice cubes, crushed

Directions:
Mix orange juice, banana, berries, tofu & crushed ice until smooth and frothy. Very tasty – brimming with soy protein, fibre and a host of other nutrients. Give this smoothie the party look by decorating with an umbrella, straw and slice of fruit.

Article Source: Sugar Free Recipes: Low Carb Low Sugar Recipes on a Sugar Smart Diet by Peggy Annear

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Water Infused with Berries and Herbs

Ice-cold water flavored with a variety of berries and herbs is one of the most refreshing
quaffs you can enjoy on a warm summer’s day.

The water will absorb a lot of flavor from the berries if you leave it in the refrigerator to
infuse. Frozen berries give off more juice, so if you want water with intense taste and color,
opt for frozen fruit, or crush a few of the berries before adding them to the bottle.

Do freeze different berries and herbs in ice-cube trays—they look fresh and inviting in
glasses and pitchers. And the carbohydrate count is very low in flavored water, especially
compared to Italian sodas and pop.

Pick large, nice sprigs of herbs, rinse them well, and put them in a bottle or pitcher. Add to
this about ⅓ cup (100 ml) berries, top with water, and leave in the refrigerator to chill
overnight.

Here are a few suggestions for flavor combinations:
Lingonberries and rosemary
Black currants and a few young leaves from a black currant bush
Blueberries and lemon thyme
Raspberries and peppermint
Red currants and thyme
Sea buckthorn and lemon verbena
Cloudberry and young birch leaves
Cherries and lemon balm
Gooseberries and lavender

Article Source: Low Carb High Fat Barbecue by Birgitta Hoglund

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