LITHE HIBISCUS SANGRIA! 7 May 2012

Here's number two in our Lithe-tail series!  Sangria, is a delicious, fruit-based "punch" that's typically made with red wine, fresh seasonal fruit and bubbly water. Our version is made with far less sugar and Lithe-friendly Hibiscus! 

The whole world drinks Hibiscus tea and I fell in love with it the first time I had Aqua de Jamaica on Lithe Escape. We’ve added seasonal, fresh-pressed orange, lime and ginger (and cubed apple and orange for authenticity and sweetness!) all while keeping it under 100 calories. 

Drink as a mock-tail or add red wine to this healthy mixer. Hibiscus is not only beautiful and delicious but it has numerous health benefits:  

• It lowers blood pressure, LDL cholesterol levels and your risk of heart disease.
• it’s rich in antioxidants (such as vitamin C) that protect us from cancer.
• It’s high in electrolytes (perfect post-Lithe)
• It gets things moving:  it’s a diuretic and a mild laxative
• When you consume hibiscus tea after the meal, it assists in breaking down starch and sugar.
  
• Drink post-Lithe:  It has a cooling effect and acts as a natural body refrigerant.