Fruit Soda Pop

Ok, ok. I know you're thinking that I said that this blog was supposed to be for healthy foods. The words soda and pop don't necessarily conjure up images of healthful eating, so try to think of this as a treat. I don't drink pop. Well, I shouldn't say that. I try to limit my pop consumption greatly. I have a pop maybe every month or so. I'm pregnant, though, and sometimes I really just crave a carbonated beverage. I found this alternative to work really well. The only problem is not drinking too much of it, because it is really high in calories! Again: it's a treat!

WIC food:
12 oz juice concentrate in your favorite flavor, thawed (These are on checks for pregnant and breastfeeding women only, from what I understand.)

Non-WIC food:
1 liter of club soda

Mix the two ingredients in a pitcher, stir and serve over ice. I think the drink is delicious with grape concentrate. If you don't have concentrate on hand, in a pinch you can just add a splash of club soda to a glass of juice and get a similar effect.