HAPPY FRIDAY

After a long week sometimes you just need to unwind...ANTIOXIDANT -RICH, LOW -CAL SANGRIA
This antioxidant-rich sangria recipe from nutritionist Christine Avanti, author of

Skinny Chicks Don’t Eat Salad, is also low in calories.

Ingredients:
½ pound fresh strawberries, sliced
1 peach, thinly sliced
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced
2 cups red wine
1 ounce cherry liqueur
1 cup club soda
Mint, for garnish

Directions:
Place fruit in a large, chilled glass pitcher. Add wine and liqueur, stir lightly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Remove from refrigerator, and add club soda; stir. Fill 4 glasses halfway with ice cubes; add sangria. Garnish with lime wedge, strawberry, and a mint leaf. (Serving size: 12 ounces)

Nutrition:
Calories 173

Fat 0g (sat 0g, mono 0g, poly 0g)

Cholesterol 0mg

Protein 1g

Carbohydrate 20g

Sugars 12g

Fiber 3g

Iron 1mg

Sodium 18mg

Calcium 37mg

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I worked today & by around noon in addition to loading up on water I had a Nutri Grain bar to hold me over until dinner. I plan to eat bigger lunches but knew I'd be eating dinner shortly. For dinner around 4 I enjoyed dinner @ Longhorn with good company :). I had the 7 pepper steak salad with LITE ranch dressing..& of course water w/ Lemon!

For a late night snack it was freshly picked Zucchini from the garden :) Organic veggies make me happy!

*tip to save calories with dressing- try dipping your fork or the salad in the dressing before each bite instead of pouring it on your salad

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Today, say “yes” to things that are totally outside your comfort zone. This is your life! What are you waiting for?