Nutrifitx Approved Healthy Lemonade Recipe 🍋 PERFECT for Summer… Yum!

If you follow the Nutrifitx System or have had any coaching sessions with us, you know that one of the first diet changes we have you make is to stop drinking sugar. That means sodas, energy drinks, sweet teas, sports drinks, flavored water, and all those sugar spiking drinks we love. But, without fail, the first question we always get is, “Then what do I drink?”

There is an entire section in the Nutrifitx System dedicated to hydration and Nutrifitx Approved options. But, as we come into summer, we know you’ll be looking for refreshing sips and drink ideas for entertaining. Enter: Nutrifitx Lemonade. It’s a clean and healthy lemonade recipe that’s easy to make and oh so delicious!

This is a summertime staple in the Nutrifitx Kitchen! It’s super easy to make, it’s clean, and it’s actually good for you. While there is sugar in this recipe, we choose a healthier, all natural sweetener that sacrifices NO flavor.

Note: A serving of Nutrifitx Lemonade is 8 ounces. While this is a low-sugar option, the calories in this drink do come from sugar. If you drink too much of this healthy lemonade recipe without any other food, it will likely spike your blood sugar. This recipe is best consumed in combination with a balanced meal. You can learn more about balancing your meals in the Nutrifitx System or our free nutrition plan.

Here’s what we love about this Healthy Lemonade Recipe:

• Easy recipe (beginner friendly!)
• Great option for meal prep
• Quick and simple
• Low sugar
• All natural ingredients
• ZERO artificial sweeteners
• 100% clean and non-toxic (When you use Nutrifitx Approved ingredients)

Plus, this recipe is 100% Nutrifitx Approved, which means you can feel safe and healthy eating this food. Members of the Nutrifitx System can learn how and when to eat this meal to maximize weight loss, boost health benefits, and optimize energy levels! Learn more about how you can accelerate your health journey below…

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Nutrifitx Healthy Lemonade Recipe

**Please enjoy with a balanced meal.**

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Healthy Mushroom Tuna Steak Pasta

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

This creamy mushroom tuna steak pasta is a great, quick, easy dish that looks more impressive than it is. It's lean, clean, and satisfying!

Nutrifitx Approved brands linked in ingredients and below recipe.

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Ingredients

• 4 oz Nutrifitx Approved Pasta (see note)
• 2 Yellowfin Tuna Steaks
• Salt & Pepper, to taste
• 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp Butter
• 1 cup Baby Bella Mushrooms, sliced
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1/2 c Organic Vegetable Broth
• 1/4 c Unsweetened Oat Milk
• Fresh Parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Keep warm once cooked.
2. Meanwhile, season your tuna steaks with salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a medium skillet, add butter and melt over medium-low heat (be careful not to burn your butter When butter is ready, add tuna steaks (you should hear a sizzle). Cover and allow to cook for 3-5 minutes. Flip and repeat until cooked through. If you need more oil, add a SMALL AMOUNT of olive oil. Oil is a high calorie, nutrient-poor food. Use as little as possible.
4. When tuna steaks are cooked as desired, remove from pan and set aside. Add 1/2 Tbsp olive oil to skillet and warm. (Do not allow oil to smoke.) When warmed, add slived mushrooms cooking until soft (approximately 5 minutes).
5. Add broth and garlic, stirring until pan is deglazed.
6. Once deglazed, turn off heat and add oat milk. Stir until well combined.
7. Place tuna steaks back into the skillet, and cover with a lid. Allow to sit until tuna is reheated. (Approximately 2-3 minutes.)
8. Add 1 serving of pasta to a plate, top with tuna steaks, mushrooms, and sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and black pepper if desired.

Notes

Pasta: If you are having this meal at the end of the day, opt for lentil or chickpea pasta. We like these brands:

• Lentil Penne Pasta
• Chickpea Penne Pasta

If you are havng this meal for lunch or earlier, we recommend quinoa, brown rice, or whole grain pasta of choice. We like these brands:

• Brown Rice & Quinoa Penne Pasta
• Quinoa Penne Pasta

Recommended Products

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• 
  Banza Penne Pasta, 8 oz - Walmart.com
• 
  Pasta Lensi Yellow Lentil 10oz - Walmart.com
• 
  Great Value Gluten Free Organic Brown Rice & Quinoa Penne Pasta, 16 oz Bag - Walmart.com
• 
  Great Value Organic Vegetable Broth, 32 oz - Walmart.com
• 
  Minced Garlic In Water (8Oz) (1) - Walmart.com
• 
  Pompeian Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 32 fl oz - Walmart.com
• 
  McCormick Black Pepper Grinder, 1 oz - Walmart.com
• 
  McCormick Himalayan Pink Salt Grinder, 2.5 oz - Walmart.com
• 
  McCormick Sea Salt Grinder, 2.12 oz - Walmart.com

Nutrition Information

Serving Size 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving Calories 290Total Fat 7.1gSaturated Fat 2.7gUnsaturated Fat 3.5gCholesterol 54.2mgSodium 256.5mgCarbohydrates 19.6gFiber 1.9gSugar 1.1gProtein 35.7g

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