How to Make Watermelon Juice
Watermelon Juice Recipe
3
servings15
minutes15
minutesINGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED:
1 1 small watermelon
1 cup 1 mint leaves
4 4 lemons (the juice of 4 lemons)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Peel and cut the watermelon in small pieces. Square cuts if possible (watch me how I cut the watermelon on the image above).
- Place the watermelon and the mint leaves in your blender (you may need split it in two portions to fit your blender).
- Blend for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Strain using a cloth strainer or a nut milk bag.
- Squeeze the juice of the 4 lemons and stir.
- You can drink this watermelon juice instantly or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Equipment
- Blender
Benefits of Watermelon Juice
This healthy watermelon Juice is packed with a lot of health benefits as well as numerous amounts of nutrients so it is well worth making watermelon juice recipe. From the watermelon itself, to the lemons and mint leaves, not only you will give your body a lot of nutrients, but I can also assure you that you will enjoy the wonderful taste of this watermelon juice!
Benefits of Watermelon
(Citrullus lanatus)
Watermelon is very good for cleansing your colon and keeping it healthy. It acts like a sponge in your colon, cleansing and removing all impurities. You can make a watermelon juice to cleanse your colon and keep it healthy. The watermelon contains an antioxidant called lycopene, and this compound is what gives it the red color, lycopene has several health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer. Watermelon also contains Vitamin A and C for a healthy skin.
Benefits of Mint leaves
Mint leaves helps your body have good digestion after meals and they also relieve congestion associated with colds or flu, helping you breathe better. Mint leaves also act as a natural menthol and decongestant. And they contain several antioxidants that help with overall health.
Watermelon is believed to have originated in Africa and it’s long history of cultivation dates back to the Egyptians. It has been cultivated for thousands of years and it thrives in hot weather conditions.
If you want to know about all the benefits of lemons, I encourage you to read all about lemons and try my recipe: Homemade Lemonade Recipe. And I also Encourage you to try my Peppermint Tea Recipe.
If you’re wanting to make more recipes to help with constipation and digestive health you should try my recipe Smoothie for Constipation.
And if you are one of the many watermelons lovers and want to grow your own watermelons, here is a link of more information about watermelons that is worth reading, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Watermelon.
