Summer’s Essentials in a Glass
By Claire Georgiou, Reboot Naturopath, B.HSc ND
When warm weather hits, strawberries and watermelon are a must! This smoothie combines both making it very hydrating due to the high water content, contains electrolytes, and is nutritious and super easy. This serving of watermelon will provide 27% of vitamin A and 32% of vitamin C needs for the day. It also contains B vitamins and anti-oxidants such as lycopene. Watermelon has also showed some promise for the reduction of blood pressure in obese middle-aged adults and other health ailments.
Ingredients
1 lime
1 ½ cups watermelon
6 strawberries
1 handful of ice (more ice if a slushie consistency is desired)
Directions
- Squeeze the lime juice with a citrus squeezer.
- Add all the ingredients into the blender.
- Blend & Enjoy!
Serving Size: 16 - 18 oz (500 ml)
Substitutions
- Watermelon – green melon, cantaloupe
- Strawberries – blueberries, raspberries
Calories: 110
Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 10 mg
Carbohydrates: 33 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sugars: 23 g
Protein: 2 g