Beverages

I discovered cinnamon water in Costa Rica. Try adding pear slices – it makes a wonderful summer treat.

Dieter Claire invented this recipe by modifying the fruit parfait recipe and adding extra frozen strawberries. She says, "it's as close to ice cream as you can get." We agree.

Traditional orange juice is not allowed on Plan Z because when you remove all the pulp (the fiber) what's left is a whole bunch of sugar. But, if you have a magic bullet or a high-powered blender, you can enjoy a liquefied, blended orange - as long as you blend the whole orange and don't strain the pulp.

The virgin Bloody Mary mocktail is full of flavor and tastes just like the real thing - just without the alcohol.

The good news is you can have your sweet tea and drink it, too. I’ve come up with a new recipe and had it rated and perfected at a party at my home last night.

Collagen protein powder is not cheap but the health benefits are HUGE.

I tinkered with several eggnog recipes to come up with two that you can make for your holiday. The first one is a coconut milk version.

If you miss soda but know in your heart that it’s bad for you, try a recipe like this one.

I would not drink this all day while on ZReduction, but a couple of glasses should be fine.

This recipe is for a sweet version. I think it tastes just like a Dreamsicle. For a drink that's not as sweet, use regular vodka.

On Christmas Eve I come downstairs and make a cup of cocoa. I though it time to share my favorite hot cocoa recipe. Happy holidays!

I loved Plan Z dieter Steve’s idea of a smoothie incorporating flaxseed, so I invented one of my own too. Very similar.