Watermelon Smoothie
Cool off with this delicious and refreshing watermelon smoothie! It is a must if you are craving a light, icy cold drink loaded with fresh ingredients!
Recipe
1/2 a frozen banana
1/2 cup of ice
1 cup watermelon
1/2 of the Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup of almond milk
10 leaves of fresh mint
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Blend all together and enjoy!
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Watermelon:
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Helps You Hydrate.
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Drinking water is an important way to keep your body hydrated.
However, eating foods that have a high water content can also help. Interestingly, watermelon is 92% water.
What’s more, a high water content is one of the reasons why fruits and vegetables help you feel full.
The combination of water and fiber means you're eating a good volume of food without a lot of calories.
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As far as fruits go, watermelon is one of the lowest in calories — only 46 calories per cup (154 grams). That's lower than even low-sugar fruits such as berries.
One cup (154 grams) of watermelon has many other nutrients as well, including these vitamins and minerals:
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Vitamin C: 21% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
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Vitamin A: 18% of the RDI
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Potassium: 5% of the RDI
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Magnesium: 4% of the RDI
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Vitamins B1, B5 and B6: 3% of the RDI
Watermelon is also high in carotenoids, including beta-carotene and lycopene. Plus, it has citrulline, an important amino acid.
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