snacks with benefits.

| recipe for brussels fries here |

...complete this snack by pairing your faux fries with lite cayenne lemonade: omgosh. it's pretty simple. 

    

mix in a mason jar {yes, the mason jar matters because it's super darling}:

• 3 oz trader joe's low calorie lemonade, chilled 
• 2 dashes cayenne pepper
• top off the jar with chilled filtered water {add a few ice cubes, optional}

|tj's low calorie lemonade is made with organic lemon juice & no preservatives, sweetened with cane sugar & stevia. in moderation, what a great alternative to chemical laden pop & sugary juice. your cute little organs are already thanking you.|

cayenne pepper is one of those often forgotten natural food kickers that is packed with health benefits. not only are you getting vitamins a, e, b6, c & k, it also has a high concentration of capsicum |a substance that reduces internal inflammation, is a natural pain reducer, ulcer preventative, congestion reliever, and a heart-healthy metabolism booster {ahem, weight loss}; it's also being studied for its effect on nerve fiber disorders for people with pain associated with arthritis, psoriasis, and diabetic neuropathy {numb feet}|.

sip. 

enjoy your cool bev with a refreshing spicy-tart kick...not to mention the awesome health benefits of the cayenne & lemon {...and more about my love affair with lemons here}.