1/2 c. skim milk
1/2 c. plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 c. frozen unsweetened whole strawberries
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 pkg. artificial sweetener (Equal)

Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and serve. Yields 1 (1 1/2 cup) serving. Calories = 106. Exchanges: 2/3 fruit, 1 milk and 1/2 fat. Cholesterol = 19 grams. Protein = 8 grams. Fat = 2.5 grams.

4 tomatoes, quartered
1/2 sm. onion, sliced
1/2 green pepper, seeded, sliced
1/2 cucumber, sliced
4 sprigs parsley
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. instant beef bouillon
1 tsp. salt (opt.)
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. canola (Puritan) oil
2 tbsp. vinegar
3/4 c. cold water
2 ice cubes

Put all ingredients in blender. Cover. Blend 15 seconds or until all ingredients pass through blades. Do not over blend. Serve garnished with toasted croutons, or any of the vegetables used in the soup, thinly sliced or chopped. Makes six servings. Serve cold.

1 can sugar-free ginger ale
1/4 c. unsweetened pineapple juice
ice cubes Blend until slushy. May add rum extract.

1-2 liter diet Sprite
1 (46 oz.) can chilled unsweetened pineapple juice
1 pkg. blueberry Kool-Aid with Nutrasweet

Chill all ingredients and pour in punch bowl and serve.