High Antioxidant Iced Pomegranate Green Tea

The combination of green tea and pomegranate juice is a refreshing and absolutely delicious way to take advantage of the potent antioxidants both contain. They are two of the best sources of powerful free radical-scavenging compounds called polyphenols.

Makes about four 12-ounce servings.

1 quart of filtered water
8 tea bags
1-2 c. pomegranate juice
Ice
Sweetener to taste

•    Bring water to a boil, remove from heat and add 8 bags of green tea. Steep for 3-5 minutes, then remove the bags. Use immediately or refrigerate.
•    Fill four 12-ounce glasses halfway with ice.
•    Add about one cup of green tea and ¼ to ½ c. of pomegranate juice. If desired, add your sweetener of choice and a slice of lemon, and serve.

Nutritional Information per Serving (with 1/2 c. juice, no sweetener): 80 calories, 0 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 12 mg sodium