Recipes Health Conditions High Blood Pressure Print Strawberry Basil Sparkler By Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD facebook twitter linkedin Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is an intuitive eating registered dietitian with a master's in clinical nutrition. Learn about our editorial policy Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD on March 15, 2017 facebook linkedin Richard N. Fogoros, MD, is a retired professor of medicine and board-certified internal medicine physician and cardiologist. He is Verywell's Senior Medical Advisor. Learn about our Medical Review Board Richard N. Fogoros, MD Updated on September 20, 2019 Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD (20 ratings) Total Time: 5 min Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 0 min Servings: 1 Nutrition Highlights (per serving) 16 calories 0g fat 4g carbs 0g protein Show Nutrition Label Hide Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings: 1 Amount per serving Calories 16 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 1mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 2g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 0g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 13mg 1% Iron 0mg 0% Potassium 82mg 2% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. Staying hydrated is an important part of caring for your blood pressure and overall health. Drinking plenty of water is obviously the best way to keep a healthy hydration level, but sometimes plain water can get, well, boring. It's easy to understand why people often turn to sugary drinks and sodas instead of water, but sugary drinks are an empty source of calories that provide little nutrition and contain lots of sugar and even sodium at times—not the healthiest option. Instead of soda, reach for a sparkling water. The bubbles make it a little more fun than plain water, and you can flavor it with any fruit or herbs that you like! Just make sure to read your nutrition labels. Some sparkling waters contain sodium, so look for sodium-free and unsweetened versions. Or, you can whip one up at home. This strawberry basil sparkler is one of my favorite combinations for jazzing up a drink. Fresh strawberries add a natural sweetness while basil lends a bit of an earthy flavor that compliments that of the strawberries. It's a great drink to reach for when you want a little more fun and flavor without all the sugar and calories. Ingredients Ice 4 strawberries, sliced 6 basil leaves, roughly chopped 12 ounces sodium-free sparkling water Preparation Add ice to a highball glass. Add sliced strawberries and basil. Fill with sparkling water and stir. Enjoy! Ingredient Variations and Substitutions Use any type of fruit or herbs that you like, such as blueberries, blackberries, citrus fruit, or apples, with mint or thyme. You can munch on them after, so choose your favorite! You can also use plain water if you’d rather. Cooking and Serving Tips Make sure your sparkling water is unflavored and sodium free so that your final drink is nutrition-friendly. Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get simple, delicious recipes to help you eat well without feeling deprived. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Show Full Recipe