After a workout or the weather starts heating up, there's nothing better than a slice of refreshing juicy watermelon. Added to that my love of coconuts and you have the perfect light summery hydrating goodness that is sweet and healthy at the same time!
Watermelons has a PH of 7.5 making it one of the most alkaline foods available. It's low in fat and high in nutrition making it one of the best fruits for post workout treat. Once a year I do a cleanse for a few days where all I eat or blend is watermelon; flushing and hydrating my body as well as giving it a super alkaline boost.
Coconut, I've rave about all the time, highly nutritious, contains good fats, increases energy, boots the thyroid and the metabolism and packs a wallop in vitamins making it one of the best natural electrolyte sources in the world.
Mint leaves promotes digestion, it helps soothes the stomach aiding in indigestion and inflammation. It also gives everything a fresh and light flavour.
So there you go, 3 simple powerhouse ingredients together to light up your day!
Coconut, I've rave about all the time, highly nutritious, contains good fats, increases energy, boots the thyroid and the metabolism and packs a wallop in vitamins making it one of the best natural electrolyte sources in the world.
Mint leaves promotes digestion, it helps soothes the stomach aiding in indigestion and inflammation. It also gives everything a fresh and light flavour.
So there you go, 3 simple powerhouse ingredients together to light up your day!
Refresher Juice
2 cups watermelon
1 cup coconut water
several mint leaves
2 cups watermelon
1 cup coconut water
several mint leaves
1. Blend all together on high
* For a thicker shake add the flesh of the coconut
* For a thicker shake add the flesh of the coconut
