Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Is Low Calorie and Super Simple to Make

Its hot outside. I don’t know if I somehow just forget each year how hot Florida gets or what, but somehow I am surprised EVERY summer how hot it gets!…and its only June.

When it's this hot outside, its important to stay hydrated. Unfortunately in the past, although I mostly drink water, I would reach for the occasional diet Coke. But in always striving to be healthier, I decided to finally kick that habit! I may have also made the husband quit it, too, which he’s not too happy about.

So I got to thinking what other drink I could make at home, that’s healthy, refreshing, and still good for us when we need a little flavor. Enter strawberry lemonade.

Health Benefits

Lemons-excellent source of  Vitamin C, anti-carcinogenic, and fights against infection and the common cold.
Strawberries- one of top antioxidant foods, aid in blood sugar regulation, and contain anti-inflammatory properties.

It's super simple to make and have on hand for the whole week, is low calorie, and I feel much better knowing I’m not drinking chemicals. Just be sure not to get lemon juice in your eye while making. Not that I did that or anything...

For more info on the ingredients in diet soda and its health effects…read this article.

Strawberry Lemonade

• Juice of 7 lemons

• 1/2 carton of strawberries, pureed

• 2 liters of water

• 1 1/2 cups of stevia in the raw (*you could also use raw sugar)

Directions
In a pitcher, dissolve stevia in the water by stirring. Add lemon juice and strawberry puree. Chill at least 2 hours. Drink up!