Healthy Diet

Beat the Heat with Icy Treats

Indulge in a frozen treat that'll not only help you keep your cool, but will also help you keep your swimsuit figure.

Triple-Berry Popsicles

Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are disease-fighting foods- high in antioxidants and fiber, low in fat. Even picky eaters will love these cool, icy, and vibrant red treats.

Recipe: Triple-Berry Popsicles

Lemonade Frozen Yogurt

This tangy cold treat satisfies the summer day blues. Prepare to be wowed by the combination of lemonade, low-fat vanilla yogurt, and half-and-half. Rich in taste and full of zest, it's hard to believe this dessert is low in fat and calories.

Recipe: Lemonade Frozen Yogurt

Mango-Ginger Strawberry Smoothie

Quick and easy to make, this certainly isn't your standard smoothie. The combination of ginger and fresh mango elevates this one to super-smoothie status by promoting immune system, heart, and vision health.

Recipe: Mango-Ginger Strawberry Smoothie

Strawberry Granita

Glitzy and glamorous, granitas are prized for their slushy crystalline texture and ease of preparation. Richly-colored strawberries add antioxidants and vitamin C to this refreshing dessert.

Recipe: Strawberry Granita

Pumpkin Pie Shake

Thanksgiving isn't the only time to savor pumpkin. Low in fat and calories, and loaded with potassium, vitamin A, beta-carotene, and vitamin C, pumpkin is a great addition to a cool afternoon shake.

Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Shake

Ice Cream Treasures

Store-bought reduced-fat ice cream forms the base of these frozen cereal bars. Combining rice and whole-grain cereals boosts fiber, and chopped almonds add protein and vitamin E.

Recipe: Ice Cream Treasures

Mexican Paletas

Latin American fresh fruit popsicles are a great alternative to sugar-filled popsicles. Combining nutrient-rich fruit with water or milk is a great snack on a hot sunny day.

Recipe: Mexican Paletas

Frozen Iced Tea

Tea is rich in polyphenols– nutrients that help protect cells against cancer and heart disease. This frozen-version of a Southern classic tastes great and promotes good health.

Recipe: Frozen Iced Tea

Fresh Orange Sorbet

This milk-free frozen treat is refreshing and easy to make. Fresh oranges are high in vitamin C, which helps improve the body's defense system against disease-causing free radicals.

Recipe: Fresh Orange Sorbet

Pineapple-Brown Sugar Frozen Yogurt

Frozen yogurt has less fat than most traditional ice creams, and the pineapple provides both manganese and vitamin C. Remember that this sweet treat is still rich in sugar, so rather than over-indulging stick to the recommended serving size– 1/2 cup.

Recipe: Pineapple-Brown Sugar Frozen Yogurt