MAYO CLINIC NEWSLETTERS & AGUA FRESCA

There are so many websites dealing with health and medical issues but one, in particular, stands out - MayoClinic.com.  I subscribe to their free on-line newsletter called "Housecall" which covers a wide variety of interesting topics.  There is also a "symptom checker" that can quickly lead to excellent information on particular maladies.  The newsletter also offers healthy recipes including the following recipe for an agua fresca.

WATERMELON CRANBERRY AGUA FRESCA.  Serves 6.

Dietitian's tip:Aguas frescas are popular fresh-fruit drinks in Mexico. Although water is a standard ingredient, this undiluted version is a thirst-quenching refresher whether accompanying spicy foods or sipped in the sun.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon, rind removed and diced (about 7 cups)
• 1 cup fruit-sweetened cranberry juice (sometimes called cranberry nectar)
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 lime, cut into 6 slices

Directions

Place the melon in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Pass the puree through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl to eliminate the pulp and clarify the juice. Pour the juice into a large pitcher. Add the cranberry and lime juices and stir to combine. Refrigerate until very cold. Pour into tall chilled glasses and garnish each with a fresh lime slice.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories	94	Sodium	5 mg
Total fat	0 g	Total carbohydrate	23 g
Saturated fat	0 g	Dietary fiber	0 g
Monounsaturated fat	0 g	Protein	1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg