On hot days, there is nothing better than a truly refreshing and hydrating drink. Added to the amazing taste of this Strawberry Ginger Watermelon Lemonade, you also add an abundance of healing properties that will have you making this excellent drink again and again!
Watermelons are pre-digested - this means that the flesh of the watermelon is so digestible that our digestive system hardly needs to process it when it enters the body, because it is so high in enzymes and some as-yet-undiscovered coenzymes that reinforce them. The fructose in the watermelon leaves the stomach in less than a minute, after which the rest of the fruit goes directly into the intestinal tract, immediately strengthening and recharging the body. Eating watermelon is like intravenous nutrient therapy. Watermelon in particular is known to significantly reduce inflammation, help flush out swelling, aid weight loss, and relieve depression. Watermelon can also boost the immune system as well as improve eyesight.
Strawberries are rich in antioxidants, which increases their ability to restore, repair and rejuvenate the body. They also have high levels of phenolics, which are anti-inflammatory, making them a staple food for those suffering from autoimmune diseases. They are also loaded with vitamin C, which helps strengthen the immune system, protecting against colds, flu and respiratory infections.
Ginger has antispasmodic properties that come from its more than 60 trace elements, well over 30 amino acids (many of them undiscovered), and more than 500 enzymes and coenzymes that work together to calm reactivity. And as an anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-parasitic product, ginger deserves all the praise it gets for promoting a healthy immune system. Ginger is also ideal for helping with stress, repairing DNA and improving the body's production of vitamin B12.
Ingredients:
- 8 p.m. watermelon, cut into cubes;
- 1 tsp strawberries, peeled and cut into halves;
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger;
- 1/3 tsp. lemon juice;
- 1-2 tbsp. raw honey (optional)
- Lemon slices, for serving;
- Ice for serving.
Method of preparation:
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve with ice and a lemon wedge.
Portion for 4 people.
