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Thirst Refresher
| Serves: 2-4 People |
Preparation Time: 5 minutes |
Cooking Time: 0 minutes |
Ingredients:
½ Small Watermelon
1 Honeydew Melon
Mint Leaves (to taste)
Preparation Instructions:
- Chill both melons before juicing
- Scoop out watermelon pulp and juice
- Cut honeydew melon into pieces and juice also
- Combine the two juices and pour into a glass filled with mint leaves, stir and enjoy.
- Bruise the mint leaves a little before using them if you want a stronger mint taste.
Serving Suggestions:
Add some mineral water to the juices for a lighter taste. You can change the honeydew melon for a rockmelon if you want to experiment with different flavors, but remember to keep the watermelon in the recipe. For a more tropical treat, try adding the juice of one mango to the mixture.
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Health Benefits:
Melons are great because:
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They are the best fruit source of sodium which helps to eliminate excess body acids which are one of the major causes of arthritis, hardened arteries and gall & kidney stones. |
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They supply an abundance of liquids which are well balanced with nutrients such as 8 minerals and vitamins A and C. |
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They are easy to digest. |
Source: Laugh With Health
(Manfred Urs Koch)
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