Although it is still bitterly cold in several places, Arizona has been gearing up for the harsh hot summer heat and already had days near 100 degrees.
Summer is a time of surviving the Arizona sun, careless days for kids, several pool parties and lots of sweet, juicy, fresh fruit. Strawberries and melons are my favorite and a perfect low calorie option to satisfy a sweet tooth in the hot summer months ahead.
Last week strawberries were on sale at the market - 2 (16oz) containers for $1.00.
It was a great price, so I bought 4 containers. As it was, my daughter was hungry and started eating them out of the container. By the time we got home she and I had eaten a 1/2 lb of strawberries.
Strawberries provide a good source of vitamin C and just under 50 calories per 1 cup serving - half the daily fruit servings for a 2000 calorie diet.
They freeze well and are a healthy alternative to Popsicles or ice cream on a hot summer day.
Frozen strawberries make great smoothies with few simple ingredients.
Strawberry Smoothie
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup milk
1/2 banana
1/4 cup pineapple or apple juice (optional)
Blend until smooth and enjoy!
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